[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 188 (Thursday, September 27, 2018)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 48903-48904]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-21244]



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Vol. 83

Thursday,

No. 188

September 27, 2018

Part II





The President





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Proclamation 9790--National Hunting and Fishing Day, 2018
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                Proclamation 9790 of September 21, 2018

                
National Hunting and Fishing Day, 2018

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                The United States is blessed with abundant resources 
                and unrivaled natural beauty. Our wildlife has provided 
                ample opportunities for generations of Americans to 
                enjoy hunting and fishing with their family and 
                friends. On National Hunting and Fishing Day, we 
                recognize the important contributions that America's 
                hunters and anglers make to our society, our thriving 
                economy, and our continued conservation successes 
                nationwide. We also encourage Americans to experience 
                the wonders of the great outdoors and learn the 
                responsibilities of hunting and fishing.

                According to the United States Fish and Wildlife 
                Service, more than 35 million Americans fished and more 
                than 11 million hunted in 2016. These impressive 
                numbers highlight our country's connection with the 
                great outdoors, and also represent a tremendous boost 
                to our Nation's economy. Hunters and anglers invest 
                more than $70 billion each year on licenses, tags, 
                equipment, travel, and more. From the waters of the 
                gulf coast to the mountain ranges that reign over the 
                West, American adventurers are supporting thousands of 
                jobs and contributing to the revenue streams of all 
                States.

                Hunting and fishing provide Americans new experiences 
                to explore, protect, and learn about the vast frontiers 
                of our environment. Sportsmen and women are our 
                Nation's most committed conservationists. This is the 
                result of spending time connecting with the land, 
                water, and wildlife, and understanding the link between 
                healthy habitats and thriving sporting opportunities. 
                Hunting and fishing are premised on respect for 
                wildlife and the formidable beauty of the natural 
                world, and increase our appreciation for the food we 
                eat, prepare, and provide to others. Hunting and 
                fishing also keep our waters stocked and our forests 
                healthy, ensuring that our country's public and private 
                lands continue to provide both sustenance and sport for 
                future generations.

                The traditions and ethics of hunting and fishing are 
                inseparable from the American way of life and are at 
                the foundation of our culture. My Administration is 
                committed to keeping America's lands and waterways open 
                for hunters and anglers to enjoy for years to come. We 
                have already opened or expanded hunting or fishing 
                opportunities on more than 380,000 acres. Today, we 
                celebrate the rugged and enduring spirit of our 
                Nation's hunters and anglers, and we acknowledge the 
                countless benefits hunting and fishing bring to the 
                United States of America.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim September 22, 2018, 
                as National Hunting and Fishing Day. I call upon the 
                people of the United States to join me in recognizing 
                the contributions of America's hunters and anglers, and 
                all those who work to conserve our Nation's fish and 
                wildlife resources.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-first day of September, in the year of our Lord 
                two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and forty-
                third.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2018-21244
Filed 9-26-18; 11:15 am]
Billing code 3295-F8-P