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16 U.S.C. § 7901

Congressional declaration of national policy

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(a) In generalCongress declares that it is the policy of the United States that Federal departments and agencies, in accordance with the missions of the departments and agencies, Executive Orders 12962 and 13443 (60 Fed. Reg. 30769 (June 7, 1995); 72 Fed. Reg. 46537 (August 16, 2007)), and applicable law, shall—(1) facilitate the expansion and enhancement of hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting opportunities on Federal land, in consultation with the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council, the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council, State and Tribal fish and wildlife agencies, and the public;(2) conserve and enhance aquatic systems and the management of game species and the habitat of those species on Federal land, including through hunting and fishing, in a manner that respects—(A) State management authority over wildlife resources; and(B) private property rights; and(3) consider hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting opportunities as part of all Federal plans for land, resource, and travel management.(b) Exclusion

In this title,11 See References in Text note below. the term “fishing” does not include commercial fishing in which fish are harvested, either in whole or in part, that are intended to enter commerce through sale.

(Pub. L. 116–9, title IV, § 4001, Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 756.)Editorial NotesReferences in Text

Executive Order 12962, referred to in subsec. (a), is Ex. Ord. No. 12962, June 7, 1995, 60 F.R. 30769, which is set out as a note under section 1801 of this title.

Executive Order 13443, referred to in subsec. (a), is Ex. Ord. No. 13443, Aug. 16, 2007, 72 F.R. 46537, which is set out as a note under section 661 of this title.

This title, referred to in subsec. (b), means title IV of Pub. L. 116–9, Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 756, which enacted this chapter and amended section 704 of this title, section 504 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, section 2412 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, and section 1304 of Title 31, Money and Finance. For complete classification of title IV to the Code, see Tables.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2020–2023 · leading case: Ctr. for Biological Diversity v. Usfs, 80 F.4th 943 (9th Cir. 2023).
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Ctr. for Biological Diversity v. Usfs, 80 F.4th 943 (9th Cir. 2023). “, 16 U.S.C. § 7901 (a)(1); 43 U.S.C. § 1732 (b).”
Brown v. Oregon Dep't of Transp. (D. Or. 2020). · cites it 3× “580, 756–62 (2019); see 16 U.S.C. §§ 7901–7915. Plaintiff now moves for a temporary restraining order (“TRO”) and preliminary injunction to require defendants to open the East gate of the highway immediately and engage in a public process regarding seasons closures of Highway…”
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