Hunters and anglers gain access to 111 federal wildlife stations, 14 of them for the first time

The US Fish and Wildlife Service wants to open or expand hunting and fishing on 111 federal wildlife stations. This means 14 national wildlife refuges and 3 national fish hatcheries will allow these activities for the first time.

This proposal expands public access to federal lands for hunting and fishing. It also makes the rules for these activities simpler and more consistent across the system. The Fish and Wildlife Service will now manage more land for these specific recreational uses. This could shift how the agency allocates its resources.