Federal hunting/fishing restrictions? What's she talking about?

[hauckeye]

My right-wing cousin posted this on Facebook. I did a quick search but can’t see what this refers to:

“Soapbox moment: The feds are looking at putting new guidelines and restrictions on hunting and fishing. They can't control the guns so they are doing what they can to control how they are used. We are the needed predators for population control in some cases. Hunting and fishing can put food in freezers and tables. Hunting can help keep deer populations healthy by controlling numbers. Fishing is a way for families to get out and spend time in the outdoors away from technology. Please don't let this slip by, this will affect everyone. Law abiding citizens will be limited on how they use their guns and what tackle and where they can fish. Keep this on the radar, folks! Don't let this slip by without researching the ramifications.”

[TheRealNorth]

1. No idea

The Federal Government does have a role in regulating the hunting of migratory waterfowl. But that has been the case for a very long time.

I think they may also play a role in Great Lakes and any waters that make up a state border (ie. Like the Mississippi River). But again, that has been the case for a long time already.

[sinkingfeeling]

2. Ask her to provide her source of information.

[Mad_Machine76]

3. New misinformation

to gin up anger and outrage among the RW?

[Kaleva]

17. That's true. My FIL was talking about it this morning.

I looked it up, corrected him but I bet he'll still believe the bullshit

[Chakaconcarne]

4. Biden is also planning to cancel mother and father's day....

[DetroitLegalBeagle]

5. Supposedly there is a proposal to ban lead

In hunting projectiles and fishing weights. Haven't seen anything official yet so it could all be bs.

[fescuerescue]

18. That's been out there for awhile though.

Maybe banning all lead bullets?

[DetroitLegalBeagle]

19. Maybe?

I thought it was already banned for bird hunting. Not sure if lead sinkers are banned or not already.

[dembotoz]

6. typical right wing bullshit to frighten hunters and fishermen

the gop does it all the time in states where hunting is big.
and the hunters as a group have a large number of gullible folks in them who believe it.

They get all pissy and vote gop.

works every time...

[Emile]

7. Republicans are finger pointers. They sit on their fat hemorrhoidal

asses, make up phony bullshit, point their shit stained fingers and look for ways to put down the United States.

[Effete Snob]

8. We want rednecks to stop polluting wildlife areas with lead

It only affects the brain, so if these people want to eat lead-contaminated fish and game, we should let them have at it.

[CatWoman]

9. the left is coming for your fishing poles

[Paladin]

10. Gun use and fishing tackle/location restrictions have been in effect for decades.

Whining about it now is absurd.

[Johonny]

11. I assume your cousin shops at the supermarket like everyone else

Is this a federal lands use thing or just random ranting?

[Emile]

12. There are certain rivers in Michigan that have sections

only for fly fishing. I was told it was a couple of right wing judges that wanted to keep the low life's out.

See how easy that is!

[Botany]

13. I am willing to bet that made up bullshit about hunting/fishing is Russia in order to stir up shit.

BTW hunting and fishing regulations are just about 100% under state control. Ever
heard of the insert state name Department of Natural Resources?





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[Bayard]

14. Maybe no hunting of endangered species?

[Kaleva]

15. Trump had opened up some wildlife refuges for hunting and fishing

I"n November 2021, the animal-rights activist group Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over a 2020 decision by the Trump Administration to expand hunting and fishing opportunities within the National Wildlife Refuge System. News recently broke that the Biden Administration is engaged in private talks to settle that lawsuit, which could potentially lead to the closure of nearly 100 refuges and potentially million acres of public lands to hunting and fishing, according to the Sportsmen’s Alliance. "

https://www.themeateater.com/conservation/public-lands-and-waters/biden-admin-considers-closing-some-public-lands-to-hunting-and-fishing

[getagrip_already]

16. The feds have managed marine fisheries since pretty much forever.....

For coastal waters it is a joint fed/state management council (actually regionally based), but NOAA and the federal fisheries management agencies provide the science on fish stocs. For offshore/palegic fishing, it is the feds.

They monitor and control fisheries nationwide. It is nothing new. Every year, the regulations and limits change based upon management plans.

It is not a secret to anyone.

There isn't a onspiracy to take away fishing rights at either the recreational or commercial sector level.

It can be frustrating, infuriating, and even comical at times, but the system has been around for decades.

That doesn't mean someone isn't spinning some non-issue conspiracy into a tempest.