Presidential Documents

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Federal Register 

Vol. 75, No. 188 

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 

Title 3— 

The President 

Proclamation 8567 of September 24, 2010 

National Hunting and Fishing Day, 2010 

By the President of the United States of America 

A Proclamation 

As Americans, the bond we have with our land is traceable to our earliest 

ancestors and etched into the character of our Nation. From the rocky 

shoals of New England to the rugged mountains of the West, the natural 

beauty and great diversity of our open spaces draw millions to the outdoors 

every year for sport, play, and relaxation. On National Hunting and Fishing 

Day, we recognize the Americans who engage in these timeless pursuits, 

and we reaffirm our commitment to conserving our native lands, waters, 

and wildlife for generations to come. 

Like President Theodore Roosevelt—an enthusiastic hunter and a great conservationist—hunters and anglers value stewardship, often leading efforts 

to ensure the protection of our Nation’s wildlife, habitats, and waterways. 

President Roosevelt understood that conservation was essential to preserving 

our hunting and fishing heritage, and during his Presidency established 

the first units of the National Wildlife Refuge System to sustain the outdoor 

traditions many Americans enjoy today. We recognize, as President Roosevelt 

did over a century ago, that we must champion the conservation of our 

lands, and those who know them well—the individuals who hunt and 

fish—must endeavor to be their consummate guardians. 

Conservation takes on even greater importance today as our lands, waters, 

and wildlife face threats from global climate change, loss of habitats, and 

environmental disasters. The abundance of our wilderness is not limitless 

and needs protection and restoration. To ensure America’s wild spaces remain healthy and accessible for all to enjoy, outdoorsmen and women can 

continue to participate in innovative programs such as the Federal Duck 

Stamp Program to protect and restore our natural legacy. This includes 

rebuilding and safeguarding our fragile Gulf ecosystem, where the unique 

and beautiful bounty of waterfowl, fish, and other game confront exceptional 

hardships. 

Following in the footsteps of President Roosevelt and other conservationists, 

my Administration is dedicated to fostering a national conversation about 

21st-century conservation that embraces a broad coalition of Americans, 

including hunters and anglers. Through my America’s Great Outdoors Initiative, we have heard from sportsmen and women across our country about 

the value of hunting and fishing, the challenges to wildlife conservation, 

and how the Federal Government can be a better partner for conservation. 

My Administration established the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council to enlist the efforts of the sporting community, wildlife conservation organizations, States, and Native American tribes to uphold our Nation’s 

wildlife heritage and to meet the conservation challenges of our time. We 

added over 4 million acres to the Conservation Reserve Program this year 

to provide important wildlife habitats, and we have taken specific steps 

to benefit gamebirds in this program. In addition, we are providing millions 

of dollars to the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program, 

a new effort to encourage hunting, fishing, and other recreational activities 

on privately owned land. 

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Our ability to enjoy our land and wildlife today is a tribute to the character 

of conservationists who have come before us. On National Hunting and 

Fishing Day, we celebrate the time-honored traditions of hunting and fishing, 

as well as the preservation of America’s vast natural resources, as we seek 

to protect them for centuries to come. 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, 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, 2010, 

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 ten, and of the 

Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtyfifth. 

[FR Doc. 2010–24644 

Filed 9–28–10; 11:15 am] 

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