National Hunting and Fishing Day, 2020, 61803-61804 [2020-21792]

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 190 (Wednesday, September 30, 2020)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 61803-61804]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-21792]



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Vol. 85

Wednesday,

No. 190

September 30, 2020

Part II





The President





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Proclamation 10084--National Hunting and Fishing Day, 2020


                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 85 , No. 190 / Wednesday, September 30, 2020 
/ Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                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 efforts 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

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                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.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

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