Defend the National Wildlife Refuge System

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to open or expand hunting and sport fishing on 111 federal field stations, including 14 wildlife refuges and 3 fish hatcheries that would allow these activities for the first time. The rule would create over 1,450 new or expanded hunting and fishing opportunities across the National Wildlife Refuge System and National Fish Hatchery System for the 2026-2027 season. It affects hunters, anglers, and conservation advocates who manage or monitor wildlife populations on federal refuge and hatchery lands.

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to open or expand hunting opportunities on 111 field stations, including 107 units of the National Wildlife Refuges System (Refuge System or NWRS) and 4 units of the National Fish Hatchery System (Hatchery System or NFHS). This includes opening hunting or sport fishing opportunities for the first time on 14 National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) and 3 National Fish Hatcheries (NFH). The proposed actions will open or expand more than 1,450 opportunities for hunting and fishing across the NWRS and NFHS. In accordance with Secretary's Order 3447 and Director's Order…

Federal Register 2026-10465 ↗

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