Interior announces expansion of hunting and fishing rights across 2.1 million acres

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BY ZACK BUDRYK – 08/30/21 11:56 AM EDT

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Interior announces expansion of hunting and fishing rights across 2.1 million acres

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The Interior Department on Monday announced an expansion of hunting and fishing rights across 2.1 million acres, which it tied to the Biden administration’s lands conservation target.

The announcement applies to a single national fish hatchery and 88 national wildlife refuges, according to an Interior announcement.

“Increasing access to outdoor recreation opportunities is essential to advancing the Administration’s commitment to the conservation stewardship of our public lands,” Interior SecretaryDeb Haalandsaid in a statement. “Responsible hunting and fishing helps to promote healthy wildlife habitats while boosting local recreation economies.”

“Today’s announcement furthers a rich tradition of providing quality outdoor recreation experiences to the American people on our public lands,” Service Principal Deputy Director Martha Williams said…

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1 thought on “Interior announces expansion of hunting and fishing rights across 2.1 million acres

  1. Sure, killing = conservation. The earth is flat, too, in case you haven’t noticed. “Representative government” is a joke.

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