Washington, D.C. – On his first day on the job, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke issued two orders that deliver on promises made by himself and President Trump to expand public access to federal lands.
According to the Bureau of Land Management Oregon and Washington, the actions were “hailed by representatives from sportsman, conservation and recreation organizations.”
“Outdoor recreation is about both our heritage and our economy. Between hunting, fishing, motorized recreation, camping and more, the industry generates thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in economic activity,” said Zinke. “Over the past eight years however, hunting, and recreation enthusiasts have seen trails closed and dramatic decreases in access to public lands across the board. It worries me to think about hunting and fishing becoming activities for the land-owning elite. This package of secretarial orders will expand access for outdoor enthusiasts and also make sure the community’s voice is heard.”
Here are summaries of the orders provided by the BLM:
Secretarial Order 3346 advances conservation stewardship, improves game and habitat management, and increases outdoor recreation opportunities by directing bureaus and agencies to immediately identify areas where recreation and fishing can be expanded. The order also requests input from the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council and Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council to provide recommendations on enhancing and expanding access on public lands and improving habitat for fish and wildlife.
https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/uploads/order_no._3346.pdf
Secretarial Order 3347 overturns the recent ban lead ammunition and fish tackle used on Fish and Wildlife Service lands, waters, and facilities. The order highlights the need for additional review and consultation with local stakeholders.
https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/uploads/order_no._3347.pdf
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