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Shrinking hunting population draws aggressive response from Trump administration
by Chris EgerPresident Trump's Interior Secretary on Friday released a management plan to expand hunting, fishing and increase outdoor recreation opportunities on federal lands.
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Federal survey shows over 100 million adults engaged in wildlife activities
by Chris EgerA report compiled twice per decade by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shows increases nationally in wildlife watching and fishing, but declines in the number of hunters.
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August designated National Shooting Sports Month
by Chris EgerU.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke signed a proclamation last week to encourage participation in the shooting sports and emphasize firearms safety.
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Avid hunter David Bernhardt confirmed as Interior’s Deputy Secretary
by Chris EgerThe attorney and former U.S. Department of Interior solicitor was narrowly confirmed by the Senate to the department's number two position this week.
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California 2017 turkey season will be lead free
by Chris EgerThe California Department of Fish and Wildlife issued a reminder to sportsmen that this year's spring wild turkey season will be the first in which traditional ammunition cannot be used.
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Day 1: Zinke repeals lead ammo ban, opens lands to more sportsmen
by Chris EgerAfter riding to work on a horse, the new Secretary of Interior on his first day on the job signed orders overturning a pending ban on the use of lead ammunition and seeking to expand public land access for hunting and fishing.
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Obama’s wildlife director moves to ban lead ammo use
by Chris EgerThe day before the completion of his appointment last week, the head of the federal agency dedicated to wildlife conservation issued an order ending the use of lead ammo on service lands within five years.
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TBA: Another ATF proposal to change armor piercing ammo regs
by Daniel TerrillMoving forward, the ATF must sift through comments from the public and possibly even maneuver through newly imposed laws before writing another proposal.
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Proposed lead ammo ban to cause huge price jump, shortages
by Chris EgerIndustry groups presented a study on California's ban of the use of traditional lead ammunition in hunting Wednesday, citing it could triple the price of ammunition and force hunters out of the sport.
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