Burgum's Hunting Order: Opening Public Lands

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Interior Secretary Doug Burgums order to relax hunting and fishing rules on public lands, affecting 55 national park sites, has sparked controversy. The move aims to boost conservation, support rural towns, and encourage outdoor activities. However, former park managers argue that these limits protect visitors and resources, questioning the need for such …

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Interior Secretary Doug Burgums order to relax hunting and fishing rules on public lands, affecting 55 national park sites, has sparked controversy. The move aims to boost conservation, support rural towns, and encourage outdoor activities. However, former park managers argue that these limits protect visitors and resources, questioning the need for such changes. The order allows for tree stands, training hunt dogs, using vehicles to haul game, and shooting near trails. Hunters and groups like D

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