Trump administration scales back hunting restrictions in US parks and refuges

8 articles · Updated · The Guardian · May 8

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum's January order covers 55 lower-48 National Park Service sites, prompting changes from Cape Cod to Texas and Louisiana.
Managers have lifted some bans on tree-damaging stands, dog training, trail hunting and vehicle retrieval, while critics warn of risks to visitors, wildlife and science-based oversight.
The move aims to boost hunting and fishing access as participation falls; supporters say it aligns federal rules with states, while opponents question the lack of public consultation.

With hunting now allowed near park trails, how will the safety of millions of non-hunting visitors be guaranteed?

What scientific studies support these sweeping changes to wildlife management on public lands?

As hunter numbers fall, can relaxing regulations truly save America's primary conservation funding model?