President Donald J. Trump is delivering on his promises to America’s outdoorsmen by cutting red tape, removing burdensome and unnecessary restrictions levied by previous Administrations and expanding America’s great outdoor recreation sector that generates over $1. 2 trillion annually and supports over 5 million jobs. Last night, the President signed two Executive Orders to bolster American hunting and revive American saltwater angling. Industry leaders and stakeholders nationwide hailed the President’s leadership and commitment to restoring Americans’ access to Federal lands, revitalizing our Nation’s outdoor recreation economy, while conserving and protecting America’s abundant natural resources.
Here’s what they are saying: Secretary Doug Burgum: “Sportsmen are among our greatest conservationists, and this administration is committed to supporting the men and women who help protect our public lands and wildlife. At @POTUS’ direction, @Interior will: Promote habitat management Improve migratory bird hunting authorizations Encourage Sunday hunting Support hunter education and youth and veteran programs Putting American hunters, fishermen and outdoorsmen FIRST. ” Senator Tom Cotton: “Hunting is an important part of Arkansas’s culture and economy. Thankful President Trump is prioritizing America’s hunting heritage for future generations. ” Rep.
Bruce Westerman: “Today’s executive orders signed by President Trump are generational victories for America’s sportsmen and women. The actions taken by President Trump expand access to public lands and waters, eliminate burdensome regulation, reinvigorate our outdoor economy and invest in the next generation of hunters and anglers. I’m proud to have advanced legislation on many of these policies through the Natural Resources Committee, including the reauthorization of the Great American Outdoors Act. I look forward to working with the Trump administration to codify these executive orders and support our nation’s hunters and anglers. ” Rep.
August Pfluger: “For years, Washington made it harder to access the public lands and waters that belong to the American people. Today’s executive order…