Open Sportfishing at CA Wildlife Refuge for the First Time | Zinke Proposes Expansion of Fishing, Hunting in 30

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Open Sportfishing at CA Wildlife Refuge for the First Time | Zinke Proposes Expansion of Fishing, Hunting in 30

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Open Sportfishing at California Wildlife Refuge for the First Time | Zinke Proposes Expansion of Fishing, Hunting in 30 Wildlife Refuges

WASHINGTON – Continuing his efforts to increase access to public lands, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today announced a proposal to open more than 248,000 acres to new or expanded hunting and fishing opportunities at 30 national wildlife refuges.

Opportunities include places like Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge in Illinois and Wisconsin, and deer hunting in Philadelphia at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge being proposed for the first time. The proposal also outlines expanded hunting and fishing opportunities at 136 national wildlife refuges. If finalized, this would bring the number of units of the National Wildlife Refuge System where the public may hunt to 377, and the number where fishing would be permitted to 312.

“As stewards of our public lands, Interior is committed to opening access wherever possible for hunting and fishing so that more families have the opportunity to pass down this American heritage,” Zinke said. “These 30 refuges will provide incredible opportunities for American sportsmen and women across the country to access the land and connect with wildlife.”

More info and Links to Each State's Locations: http://www.westernbass.com/article/open ... fe-refuges
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Mudflat as far as the eye can see, vast stretches of lush pickleweed marsh, and a sense of solitude in the midst of seven million people best describe San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge..jpg
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