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Feds Propose 2.3 Million Acre Hunting, Fishing Expansion

by Chris Eger

On Wednesday, Interior Secretary David Bernhardt announced the largest expansion of hunting and fishing opportunities by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in history.

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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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Former SEAL Ryan Zinke confirmed as Secretary of the Interior

by Chris Eger

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday in a bipartisan vote approved the cabinet appointment of Montana Republican Congressman Ryan Zinke as the 52nd Secretary of the Interior.

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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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Trump nominates pro-gun Navy SEAL as Interior Secretary

by Chris Eger

Montana Republican Congressman and retired Navy SEAL officer Ryan Zinke has been nominated to become the 52nd U.S. Secretary of the Interior by President-elect Donald Trump.

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