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Minnesota artist wins 2017 Federal Duck Stamp Contest

by Chris Eger

Bob Hautman of Delano on Saturday picked up his third win in the annual juried art contest since 1996 with his acrylic painting of a pair of mallards.

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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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Zinke Announce Plans at Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Banquet

by Ammoland Editor Joe Evans

This week, sportsmen's interests were advanced on Capitol Hill as Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced plans for a new Secretarial Order.

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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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Mule Deer Foundation Applauds Secretary Zinke for Opening Sabinoso Wilderness Area

by AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson

Mule Deer Foundation applauds Secretary Zinke’s decision to support the donation of the Rimrock Rose Ranch to open access to the Sabinoso Wilderness Area in New Mexico.

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Boone and Crockett Club Applauds National Monuments Review

by AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke recently presented a draft report to President Trump, which includes his findings and recommendations on previously designated National Monuments.

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Feds propose to expand hunting, fishing in 10 National Wildlife Refuges

by Chris Eger

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service last week proposed to expand hunting and fishing at national wildlife refuges in eight states.

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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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Ryan Zinke Touts Increased Partnerships, Celebrates American Products

by Ammoland Editor Joe Evans

Interior Sec. Ryan Zinke, other senior federal officials met with representatives of the outdoor recreation industry at the U.S. Department of the Interior.

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As Public Comment Period Ends, Sportsmen Speak up for National Monuments

by AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson

Valuable fish and wildlife habitat, unique hunting and fishing opportunities at stake as administration deliberates the future of 27 monuments

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DOI Announces Recovery and Delisting of Yellowstone Grizzly Population

by AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson

The U.S. Department of Interior announced the recovery of the Yellowstone grizzly bear population as well as its intent to remove federal protections.

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