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Hunting Access Expands Across 32 States | Salt Lake City News
The Department of Interior is opening up 90 million acres across 32 states for hunting and fishing, aiming to boost local economies and manage wildlife through these activities. New opportunities include refuges and hatcheries, with simplified rules to make access easier — a move proponents say generates over $140 billion annually in economic activity. But critics, especially wildlife advocates in Utah, warn that deregulation and expanded access threaten fragile ecosystems and future recreation, particularly in already stressed areas like the Central Wasatch. The final rule is set to drop…
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