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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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NSSF leader slams Tito’s vodka brand over HSUS support

by Chris Eger

A top leader of the trade organization for the firearms industry is at odds with Texas-based Tito's vodka over the brand's support for the Humane Society of the United States.

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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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Humane Society kicking in big in 2016 campaign (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

The nation's largest anti-hunting group has ponied up more than $600,000 in funds to support their picks among ballot measures and political candidates this year.

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Find out how much the Humane Society gives to your local pet shelters (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

A group who keeps an eye on all things related to the anti-gun Humane Society of the United States, contends that less than 1 percent of the money raised by HSUS goes to homeless animals.

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California lead ammunition ban in effect

by Jared Morgan

The first phase of a bill passed by the California legislature took effect Wednesday and places restrictions on the use of lead ammunition in hunting.

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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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