From Newsweek · · 1m 10s
Trump Orders Expand Hunting Access on Federal Lands
Trump's new hunting rules open federal lands in 11 western states for more hunting and fishing.
In brief
Trump's new hunting rules open federal lands in 11 western states for more hunting and fishing. Trump signed executive orders to expand hunting access on federal lands in California and Idaho, and unlock landlocked parcels in 11 western states. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Trump Signs Hunting Orders
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders to expand federal hunting and fishing access across 32 states.
“I'll tell you what, the power of this office is crazy”
Orders Target National Parks
The orders direct hunting access in California's Castle Mountains National Monument and Idaho's Craters of the Moon National Monument within 90 days.
“We believe that public lands belong to the American people and to the public”
Landlocked Parcels Problem
Over 6.35 million acres of western state lands are landlocked by private property, with Montana having 1.56 million acres.
“The nonprofit calculated that the following states in the West had the most landlocked land”
States Most Affected
Arizona has 1.31 million landlocked acres, New Mexico 1.35 million, and Wyoming 1.11 million acres of state lands.
“The states with the most landlocked federal parcels are generally those with checkerboard land ownership”
Lead Ammunition Ban Reversed
The administration rolled back Biden-era rules prohibiting traditional lead ammunition and fishing tackle.
“Lead ammunition was a problem, huh? Is it better than other ammunition?”
Public Lands Access Impact
At least 75,000 acres in California are entirely surrounded by private property, making hunting access difficult.
“In California, a state targeted by the Trump administration’s orders, at least 75,000 acres of public land were identified”
The key point
Trump signed executive orders to expand hunting access on federal lands in California and Idaho, and unlock landlocked parcels in 11 western states.
