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Shrinking hunting population draws aggressive response from Trump administration

by Chris Eger

President 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 Eger

A 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 Eger

U.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 Eger

The 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 Eger

The 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 Eger

After 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 Eger

The 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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Surplus DoD guns could head to scrappers under pending bill

by Chris Eger

This week the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the 2017 defense authorization act-- but hidden inside its pages is a section that could destroy the military's current stock of surplus rifles and pistols.

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Obama signs defense bill, civilians to get 10,000 M1911s for starters

by Chris Eger

President Obama last week signed the NDAA into law, which, among other pro-gun reforms, will allow the Civilian Marksmanship Program to sell surplus Army .45s.

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State Wildlife Commission rejects petition to ban traditional ammunition

by Chris Eger

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission rebuffed an effort this week by anti-hunting activists to ban the use of lead ammunition by hunters in the state.

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Proposed lead ammo ban to cause huge price jump, shortages

by Chris Eger

Industry 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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