Presidential Message on National Hunting and Fishing Day

This is a presidential message marking National Hunting and Fishing Day, honoring American hunters, anglers, and outdoor sportsmen as conservation stewards. Key themes: Frames hunting and fishing as foundational American traditions dating back over 250 years, crediting outdoorsmen with conservation work and economic contributions through licenses, tags, and gear purchases. Cites first-term achievements: the Great American Outdoors Act (described as the largest public lands investment in history), protection of 1.3 million new wilderness acres, unlocking 2.3 million acres for sportsmen, and claimed record recovery of endangered/threatened species in a single term. References the September 2026 executive order (detailed in earlier documents) expanding hunting access on federal lands, promoting Sunday hunting, and prioritizing youth/veteran hunting programs. References the companion executive order on saltwater angling — reducing regulations on boaters/anglers, modernizing catch reporting, rebuilding stocks like Atlantic Striped Bass, and converting retired offshore platforms into artificial reefs. Notes the reestablishment of the Hunting and Shooting Conservation and Access Council earlier in 2026 to advise the federal government on wildlife conservation and access policy. Closing message: Celebrates hunters and fishermen as carrying forward a heritage described as core to American identity, with a pledge to continue expanding access and preserving the tradition.