The Trump administration is pushing to loosen or remove hunting and trapping restrictions across federal lands managed by the National Park Service and other agencies, according to multiple outlets. Several reports say an Interior Department order issued in January directs agencies to remove “unnecessary regulatory or administrative barriers” to hunting and fishing, while requiring justification for any restrictions the government chooses to keep. Outlets report that the changes affect numerous sites, including national parks, wildlife refuges, and designated wilderness areas. Some reporting characterizes the approach as opening federal lands to hunting unless specific exceptions apply. Critics cited by outlets express concerns about visitor safety, potential impacts on wildlife, and whether wildlife management decisions remain grounded in science and public input. Supporters, also cited in coverage, argue the policy could boost conservation efforts and benefit rural economies. The reporting also describes the changes as being implemented quietly by land managers rather than through a broad public process.