[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 191 (Wednesday, October 1, 2008)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 57233-57234]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-23326]



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Part III





The President





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Proclamation 8295--National Hunting and Fishing Day, 2008


                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 191 / Wednesday, October 1, 2008 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 8295 of September 26, 2008

                
National Hunting and Fishing Day, 2008

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                From our rugged peaks and mountains to our shining 
                seas, our Nation is blessed with remarkable natural 
                treasures. These magnificent landscapes are places 
                where families and friends can create lasting memories 
                and enjoy the outdoors. On National Hunting and Fishing 
                Day, our country honors the many contributions of 
                America's hunters and anglers, who add to our heritage 
                and keep our wildlife populations healthy and strong.

                Our Nation's sportsmen and women are among our foremost 
                conservationists. They care deeply about our wildlife 
                habitats, and they have contributed billions of dollars 
                to wildlife restoration through the Pittman-Robertson 
                Act, which is a levy on certain sporting goods. This 
                investment has helped restore many species, including 
                the American elk, black bear, and wild turkey. Through 
                the Federal Waterfowl Stamp program, the conservation 
                of habitats for migratory birds has been greatly 
                improved. By protecting our Nation's wildlife, we can 
                continue to advance the values of good stewardship.

                My Administration has created, protected, and restored 
                millions of acres of wetlands. Through my Ocean Action 
                Plan, we are protecting fish populations and marine 
                habitat. I was pleased to amend Executive Order 12962 
                to recognize the value of recreational fishing as a 
                sustainable activity in Federal waters. We have also 
                improved the health of millions of acres of forests 
                under the Healthy Forests Restoration Act. This 
                important legislation is helping to protect our public 
                lands from the risk of catastrophic wildfires and 
                contributes to a healthier environment for all 
                Americans.

                On this special day, we remember our responsibility to 
                preserve the great American landscape for future 
                generations, and we celebrate the joy of hunting and 
                fishing in the great outdoors.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim September 27, 2008, as 
                National Hunting and Fishing Day. I call upon the 
                people of the United States to join me in recognizing 
                the contributions of America's hunters and anglers, and 
                all those who work to conserve our Nation's fish and 
                wildlife resources.

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                 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-sixth day of September, in the year of our Lord 
                two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
                third.
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[FR Doc. E8-23326
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