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Trump to Sign Executive Orders Easing Lead Ammunition Bans

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 12:14 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump will sign executive orders Thursday to expand hunting, fishing and reverse Biden-era restrictions.
He will host over 100 hunters, anglers and industry leaders for a White House dinner.
The orders direct Interior, Agriculture, War and Commerce secretaries to propose changes, easing lead-ammunition bans at wildlife refuges.
The outdoor recreation sector generates $1.2 trillion annually and supports over 5 million jobs, a White House official said.

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U.S. President Donald Trump will sign executive orders Thursday to expand hunting, fishing and reverse Biden-era restrictions.
He will host over 100 hunters, anglers and industry leaders for a White House dinner.
The orders direct Interior, Agriculture, War and Commerce secretaries to propose changes, easing lead-ammunition bans at wildlife refuges.
The outdoor recreation sector generates $1.2 trillion annually and supports over 5 million jobs, a White House official said.