National Hunting and Fishing Day, 2021
| Published date | 29 September 2021 |
| Citation | 86 FR 54021 |
| Record Number | 2021-21361 |
| Section | Presidential Documents |
| Court | Executive Office Of The President |
Presidential Documents
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Federal Register
Vol. 86, No. 186
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Title 3—
The President
Proclamation 10262 of September 24, 2021
National Hunting and Fishing Day, 2021
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On National Hunting and Fishing Day, we celebrate the time-honored tradi-
tions of hunting and fishing and their role in providing people of all ages
and backgrounds the opportunity to enjoy the great American outdoors.
From the earliest days of our Nation, hunting and fishing have instilled
respect for our long-cherished natural resources and American ethic of con-
servation. Passed on through generations, these beloved pastimes bring fami-
lies, friends, and neighbors together to bond in the spirit of sportsmanship,
cultivate respect for our lands, waters, and wildlife, and provide peaceful
sanctuary amid our Nation’s natural wonders.
During the COVID–19 pandemic, hunting and fishing have been especially
critical in providing a recreational reprieve for many Americans from the
stressors of these difficult times. When entertainment venues, stadiums,
gyms, and local businesses were closed, hunting and fishing afforded many
Americans the opportunity to commune with nature and find some semblance
of normalcy. The majestic public lands and waters of our country—and
our responsibility to serve as good stewards of the natural resources we
have been blessed with—are even more appreciated by those who took
to the great outdoors as an outlet during the pandemic. It is one of the
reasons the Department of the Interior recently announced the largest expan-
sion of hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation opportunities on public
lands in recent history.
Ensuring that public lands are available to every American for activities
like hunting and fishing is central to my Administration’s ‘‘America the
Beautiful’’ initiative—an ambitious goal to pursue a locally-led and national,
voluntary effort to conserve, connect, and restore 30 percent of our lands
and waters, by 2030. We will continue to carry out this program together
with agricultural and forest landowners; anglers, hunters, and outdoor enthu-
siasts; Tribal Nations, States, and territories; local officials; and other impor-
tant partners and stakeholders in order to identify conservation strategies
that reflect the priorities of all communities. This initiative is only a starting
point in our efforts to protect our environment and conserve our resources
for future generations. We will continue to rely on America’s sportswomen
and men to pass on their love and respect for our lands, waters, and
wildlife to our children and grandchildren.
Hunting and fishing also play a large role in funding conservation efforts,
for example through fishing licenses and Duck Stamps—works of art that
for nearly a century have helped protect habitats for birds and other wildlife.
These activities also fuel economic prosperity—especially in rural commu-
nities—with more than 50 million Americans hunting and fishing every
year, creating over $200 billion in economic activity and supporting over
1.5 million jobs. The continuation of these time-honored traditions will
ensure that our lands and waters receive the care and funding they need
to stay accessible and magnificent for all Americans. Whether fulfilling
a family tradition on opening day of hunting season or a new angler catching
their first trout on a restored river, we will ensure that future generations
have the same opportunities to take part in these cherished pastimes.
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Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 186 / Wednesday, September 29, 2021 / Presidential Documents
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., 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 25, 2021,
as National Hunting and Fishing Day. I call upon all Americans to observe
this day with appropriate programs and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fourth
day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-one, and
of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred
and forty-sixth.
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