    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 132, 115th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    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 gen

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    erations 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.
    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.
    DONALD J. TRUMP