Interior Dept Revives Hunting Sports Council, Seeks Nominations Now
Published Date: 4/21/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of the Interior is bringing back the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council for two years and is looking for new members to join. This group will help guide policies that protect wildlife, support hunting and shooting sports, and improve public access. If you’re interested, send your nominations by May 21, 2026, and get ready to make a difference!
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Council to Target Increased Hunting Access
The Council will review public lands to identify areas currently unreachable or unavailable for public hunting and recommend solutions or options to increase public access to hunting opportunities.
Promote Development of Shooting Ranges
The Council will encourage hunting and shooting sports safety, including through development of ranges on public lands. It will make recommendations to improve and enhance agency infrastructure that benefits wildlife and enhances public access in accordance with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act and the Great American Outdoors Act.
Effort to Recruit Hunters and Highlight Economic Benefits
The Council will make recommendations to recruit and retain new hunters and shooting sports enthusiasts and to increase public awareness of the social and economic benefits of hunting and the shooting sports.
Unpaid Council Seats; Travel Reimbursement
The Council will appoint members to serve up to 3-year terms, and members serve without compensation. While on approved Council or subcommittee business away from home, members may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5703.
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