EP 557: 95% of National Wildlife Refuges to Open to Hunting, Fishing

About this episode

Gabriella discusses national wildlife refuge access for hunting and fishing, her visit to Meridian Hill Park, and recent events in outdoor media.

In Episode 557 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her visit to Meridian Hill Park in D.C., National Park Service beautification efforts in DC, the Trump Interior Department opening 92M of 95M national wildlife refuge acres to new fishing + hunting opportunities, and a recap of last week's POMA Summit in Hugo, MN. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Meridian Hill Park Report Interior Expands Hunting and Fishing Access Across Federal Lands FWS Public Lands and Waters SO 3447 - Expanding Hunting and Fishing Access, Removing Unnecessary Barriers, and Ensuring Consistency Across the Department of the Interior Lands and Waters Professional Outdoor Media Association

People in this episode

Host: Gabriella Hoffman

Topics covered

• hunting
• fishing
• national wildlife refuges
• outdoor recreation
• government policy
• environmental conservation

Keywords

• national wildlife refuges
• hunting access
• fishing opportunities
• Trump Interior Department
• POMA Summit
• Meridian Hill Park
• National Park Service

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Park Service, Trump Interior Department, Professional Outdoor Media Association

Places: Meridian Hill Park, D.C., MN

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