Public Lands

At a recent White House dinner with hunting groups and companies, Trump announced the orders directing federal land agencies to take several steps to improve hunting and angling opportunities.

When the rule was first enacted in 2001, the government held hundreds of public hearings that took nearly two years

Environmentalists fear it could set a dangerous precedent.

Environmental groups say it's a "threat" to National Forest lands

They include analyzing aggregated cell phone location data, public social media and visitor surveys.

Lawmakers are divided along party lines

The Roadless Rule has been in place for decades. Lawmakers are divided.

Veterans, and research, say getting outdoors helps their physical and mental health. A new report aims to find ways to expand these opportunities.

Relaxed gun restrictions on public lands worries conservation groups about safety to public and wildlife

A new analysis of public federal workforce data shows about 5,800 fewer workers at public lands agencies in 2025 compared to the year before.