Public lands poised for increased hunting and shooting activities as per Trump's new executive order
President Trump has signed an executive order on July 3, establishing the Make America Beautiful Again (MABA) Commission. The commission, chaired by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, will focus on conserving America's national treasures and natural resources, while expanding public land access for hunting, recreation, and fishing.
The MABA Commission aims to recover fish and wildlife populations through collaboration rather than regulation. It will facilitate interagency coordination on conservation efforts and include state wildlife agencies in its efforts. The commission's mandate also includes prioritising the conservation of America's national parks and outdoor recreation areas, and cutting bureaucratic delays that hinder effective environmental management.
The order comes after four years of the Biden administration limiting Americans' access to hunt and shoot on federal lands. It states that land-use restrictions have stripped hunters, fishers, hikers, and outdoorsmen of access to public lands that belong to them. The order further argues that these bureaucratic restrictions have undermined outdoor traditions and threatened conservation funding.
The Great American Outdoors Act, signed into law by President Trump in August 2020, provides critical federal funding for infrastructure on U.S. public lands and waters. The new executive order reinforces the importance of this act, aiming to expand access to public lands and waters for recreation, hunting, and fishing.
The commission will be led by a diverse group of members, including various Trump Administration officials such as the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Agriculture. The Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy will serve as the executive director of the MABA Commission.
The National Rifle Association-Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) welcomed the establishment of the MABA Commission, expressing their support for its goals of promoting responsible stewardship of natural resources and driving economic growth, while ensuring public access to America's public lands and waters.
The MABA Commission's focus on expanding public land access for hunting and encouraging wildlife conservation efforts is expected to have a positive impact on America's natural resources and outdoor traditions, inspiring future generations to explore and appreciate the nation's outdoor spaces.
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