Federal · Title 16 — Conservation
16 U.S.C. § 7901: Congressional declaration of national policy
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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; State management authority over wildlife resources; and private property rights; and consider hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting opportunities as part of all Federal plans for land, resource, and travel management. In this title, 1 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. 1 See References in Text note below.
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