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Trump Signs Orders Expanding Hunting, Fishing on Public Lands

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 4:56 PM UTC · How we work

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President Donald Trump signed two executive orders expanding public lands and waterways for hunting and fishing.
He highlighted reversing Biden-era restrictions on lead ammunition and tackle at national wildlife refuges.
The administration will open additional public lands and ease regulatory barriers for younger Americans and veterans.
Outdoor recreation generates over $1.2 trillion annually and supports more than 5 million U.S. jobs, officials said.

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President Donald Trump signed two executive orders expanding public lands and waterways for hunting and fishing.
He highlighted reversing Biden-era restrictions on lead ammunition and tackle at national wildlife refuges.
The administration will open additional public lands and ease regulatory barriers for younger Americans and veterans.
Outdoor recreation generates over $1.2 trillion annually and supports more than 5 million U.S. jobs, officials said.