[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 129, 114th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
Proclamation 9329 of September 25, 2015

National Hunting and Fishing Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

For centuries, Americans have passed down a love of hunting and fishing
to their kids and grandkids, advancing our Nation's independent,
pioneering spirit with each generation. To many, these sports represent
centuries--old traditions--and to others, they remain a way of life that
reflects the resilience of our character. On National Hunting and
Fishing Day, we celebrate the ways hunters and fishers contribute to our
country and our environment, and we recommit to safeguarding America's
natural places for all posterity.
Conserving our forests, fields, and waterways requires the efforts of
every American, and I am dedicated to ensuring our people can enjoy our
natural bounties and engage in activities like fishing and hunting for
decades to come. Through my Administration's America's Great Outdoors
Initiative we are promoting conservation priorities and expanding access
to some of our Nation's most treasured recreational spaces. I have also
called on the Congress to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation
Fund to further support these efforts, and tens of millions of dollars
for restoration projects have been set aside as part of the ``Find Your
Park'' campaign. Anglers and hunters of all ages enrich our communities
and our environmental heritage, and these actions will help ensure our
children and grandchildren are able to fish and hunt with theirs.
Hunting and fishing do not just strengthen our culture and the bonds we
share--they also drive local economies across our country. These
activities exemplify the crucial need for preserving our natural
resources and fuel the livelihoods of many Americans. For them--and for
our entire Nation--we must commit to protecting the environment that
gives us so much bounty.

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Today, we acknowledge the unique ways hunting and fishing fortify
America, and we pledge our continuing support for those who enjoy and
rely on these activities to better their communities and lives. By
working together to preserve the lands on which they partake in these
professions and pastimes, we can carry forward the timeless traditions
of hunting and fishing for untold chapters of the American story.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, 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 26, 2015, as
National Hunting and Fishing Day. I call upon all Americans to observe
this day with appropriate programs and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA