Trump to Sign 2 Orders Expanding Hunting and Fishing, Reversing Biden-Era Lead Rules
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 17
Trump to Sign 2 Orders Expanding Hunting and Fishing, Reversing Biden-Era Lead Rules
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 17
Summary
Two executive orders expected Thursday would widen hunting and fishing access on public lands, coastal waters and offshore areas while rolling back some Biden-era restrictions.
The hunting order directs Interior, Agriculture, Commerce and other agencies to propose policy changes, ease access and regulatory barriers, and promote participation among younger Americans and veterans.
A key target is Biden-era limits on traditional lead ammunition and tackle at several national wildlife refuges, where the Fish and Wildlife Service had imposed site-specific lead-free requirements.
The fishing order would push multi-year permits for charter operators, replace mail-in catch surveys with mobile reporting, support depleted stocks such as Atlantic striped bass, and turn eligible offshore platforms into artificial reefs.
More than 100 hunters, anglers and industry leaders are expected at the White House event as Trump highlights an outdoor recreation sector the administration says generates $1.2 trillion a year and supports over 5 million jobs.
Can expanding public land access for millions of new outdoor enthusiasts coexist with the strict conservation needs of sensitive wildlife habitats?
Will modernizing catch data through mobile reporting finally solve the tension between expanding angler access and protecting vulnerable fish populations?
How will converting decommissioned oil platforms into artificial reefs transform the future of offshore fishing and marine ecosystems?