[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