America’s hunters get an exclusive seat at Trump’s White House table as he takes aim at Biden-era rules

President Donald Trump signs an executive order after delivering remarks on reciprocal tariffs during an event in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., on April 2, 2025.(Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images)

Representatives from organizations and companies including Bass Pro Shops, the Cabela Family Foundation, theNational Rifle Association, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Yamaha Marine Group, Polaris, Beretta USA, Safari Club International, Primos Hunting, Dallas Safari Club, Outdoor Sportsman Group, Sportsmen’s Alliance, USA Shooting Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, Sportsman Boats, Contender Boats, Taurus Holdings and the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation are expected to attend.

America’s outdoor recreation sector generates over $1.2 trillion annually and supports over 5 million jobs, according to a White House official.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, representatives from the U.S.

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Trump will sign an EO Thursday to open more hunting opportunities on public lands, ease access and regulatory barriers, and promote hunting among younger Americans and veterans.(iStock)

The secretaries of Interior, Agriculture, War and Commerce are directed to propose changes to current policies.

One of the policies spotlighted in the order targets Biden-era restrictions on the use of traditionallead ammunition and tackle.

Under Biden, theU.S.Fish and Wildlife Serviceadopted station-specific requirements for lead-free ammunition and/or tackle at several national wildlife refuges.

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America’s outdoor recreation sector generates over $1.2 trillion annually and supports over 5 million jobs, according to a White House official.(iStock)

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Trump’s fishing order seeks to unleash more of America’s coastal waters for recreational fishing while cutting federal red tape and giving anglers a bigger role in how fisheries are managed.

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The administration seeks to move charter operators toward multi-year permits, replace mail-in catch surveys with mobile reporting, launch programs for depleted stocks such as Atlantic striped bass, and use eligible offshore oil and gas platforms to create artificial reefs.

Ashley J.