May 8, 2026

Trump Administration Eases Hunting Restrictions in National Parks and Refuges

The Department of the Interior's order allows hunting practices such as using vehicles to retrieve animals and cleaning kills in bathrooms, previously restricted in many areas.
Hunting seasons will be extended in locations like Cape Cod National Seashore and Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, with new permissions for hunting alligators in Jean Lafitte National Historical Park.
Critics warn that these changes could compromise visitor safety and undermine established wildlife conservation efforts.