NewsPBS NewsHourMay 8, 2026United States
Trump Administration Directs National Parks to Reduce Hunting Restrictions
The U.S. Department of the Interior has issued an order directing federal land managers to remove 'unnecessary' barriers to hunting and fishing across 55 national park sites in the lower 48 states. The policy requires managers to justify any existing restrictions, leading to the removal of bans on tree stands, dog training, and vehicle use in some areas.
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Visitors to 55 national park sites may encounter expanded hunting activities, including extended seasons and new permissions for game processing, as federal managers adjust local regulations to comply with the new Interior Department directive.
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Who's Mentioned
organizationNational Parks Conservation Association“Organization that reviewed site regulations”locationCape Cod National Seashore“Site where hunting season may be extended”personElaine Leslie“Former head of NPS biological resources department”locationJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve“Site where alligator hunting may be permitted”personDan Wenk“Former Yellowstone National Park superintendent”organizationTheodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership“Hunting advocacy group”personDoug Burgum“U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary”locationLake Meredith National Recreation Area“Site where game cleaning in bathrooms may be allowed”personElizabeth Peace“Interior Department spokesperson”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”organizationDucks Unlimited“Hunting advocacy group”organizationNational Park Service“Federal agency managing the affected sites”