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Proc 8870ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8870

National Hunting and Fishing Day, 2012

This proclamation designates September 22, 2012, as National Hunting and Fishing Day, celebrating sportsmen and women's conservation legacy, marking the 75th anniversary of the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act, and referencing the America's Great Outdoors Initiative. It contains no binding policy directives, funding mechanisms, or regulatory changes.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 59285

Impact dates

  1. National Hunting and Fishing Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 22, 2012 as National Hunting and Fishing Day
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • September 22, 2012 designated as National Hunting and Fishing Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8870: National Hunting and Fishing Day, 2012 · Executive Orders