    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 134, 116th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 10084 of September 25, 2020
    National Hunting and Fishing Day, 2020
    By the President of the United States of America
    A Proclamation
    On National Hunting and Fishing Day, we pause to reflect on the
    breathtaking natural wonders and resources that abound throughout our
    great Nation. American hunters, anglers, and outdoorsmen are entrusted
    with stewardship of these treasured blessings, sustaining our lands and
    waters through recreation and conservation efforts. These men and women
    also make substantial contributions to local economies, supporting
    individuals and communities and preserving longstanding American
    sporting traditions.
    As they have been since the founding of our country, hunting and fishing
    remain an integral part of the American identity. In addition to being
    great stewards of the land, hunters and anglers are also keepers of our
    rich ecological and conservation traditions, which have been passed down
    through generations. Hunting and fishing have long functioned as an
    effective means to manage certain wildlife populations, and time spent
    in nature promotes awareness of best practices for effectively managing
    ecosystems throughout the United States. In addition, sales of licenses,
    tags, and other permits support conservation ef

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    forts and contribute to research that furthers our understanding of how
    to best care for our natural environment. The men and women who hunt and
    fish our lands and waters cultivate a deep respect for our natural
    resources and foster greater understanding of mankind's relation to
    nature, sustaining a uniquely American ethos rooted in the values of
    individualism and self-sufficiency.
    In addition to the importance of hunting and fishing to our cultural
    heritage, hunters and anglers also help fuel our economy. In 2017,
    outdoor recreation in the United States supported 5.2 million jobs.
    These jobs and the activities they support contribute more than $70
    billion to our economy and account for more than 2 percent of the United
    States' gross domestic product. Many hunting and fishing jobs are
    located in rural communities, focusing economic activity in areas that
    are often in need of investment and support.
    Because of the vital importance of hunting and fishing to the health of
    our lands and waters and the strength of our national economy, I have
    championed conservation efforts and supported American outdoorsmen since
    my first day in office. In March of 2019, I signed into law the John D.
    Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, marking the
    most important public lands designation in a decade. This legislation,
    combined with other actions taken at my direction by the Department of
    the Interior, has expanded or proposed to expand nearly 4 million acres
    across the country to hunting and fishing. To further preserve our
    Nation's natural resources for the American people, this past August I
    signed the Great American Outdoors Act--the largest single investment
    ever in America's public lands. This historic legislation provides $900
    million a year in permanent funding to the Land and Water Conservation
    Fund, allocates $9.5 billion over 5 years to restore our public lands,
    and won the endorsement of more than 850 conservation groups and 43
    sportsmen and sportswomen groups.
    On National Hunting and Fishing Day, we emphasize our appreciation for
    the majestic natural beauty of our Nation, and we celebrate the stewards
    of the great American traditions that are tied to our lands and waters.
    Together, we commit to supporting hunting and fishing throughout the
    United States and passing on these cherished traditions to future
    generations, securing a future for sportsmanship and conservation in our
    country.
    NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD 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 26, 2020, as
    National Hunting and Fishing Day. I call upon the people of the United
    States to observe this day by sharing the great outdoors with your
    family and friends, and practice conservation and preservation with
    appropriate programs, ceremonies, 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 twenty, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
    fifth.
    DONALD J. TRUMP