Tag Archives: U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke

Zinke proclamation honors National Hunting and Fishing Month

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke recently proclaimed October as National Hunting and Fishing Month during a visit at the Wonders of Wildlife Museum in Springfield, Mo. The Trump Administration has prioritized public access to federal lands for sportsmen and sportswomen to expand opportunities for all citizens to enjoy hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation across our nation. “I am ...

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Secretary Zinke proposes fishing access expansion at national wildlife refuges

Continuing his efforts to increase access to public lands, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced yesterday a proposal to open more than 248,000 acres to new or expanded hunting and fishing opportunities at 30 national wildlife refuges. Opportunities include places like Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge in Illinois and Wisconsin, and deer hunting in Philadelphia at John Heinz National ...

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EPA administrator, interior secretary speak at American Boating Congress

Fuel policy, fisheries and infrastructure were among top policies discussed during the final day of the 2018 American Boating Congress. Among the high profile speakers from Washington were special appearances by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt, and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke. Pruitt addressed an audience at the opening of ABC’s final session. He recognized the ...

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Interior Secretary Zinke signs orders to increase recreational opportunities

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke has signed two secretarial orders continuing his efforts to prioritize the Department of Interior’s recreation mission and increase access to public lands. Secretarial Order 3366 directs certain Interior bureaus to create and deliver plans to the department within 90 days that focus on developing or expanding recreational opportunities on public lands and waterways. ...

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