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An Interview with Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt
“[F]or the Rifle, Colorado native, hunting and fishing are in his blood. He credits his grandpa for hooking him on fly fishing at an early age. From there, he was soon drawn to shooting sports and hunting. … For the 53rd Interior Secretary, he wants to bring together different stakeholders to advance a collaborative approach […]
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ICYMI: Interior Secretary Visits Elko, Nevada Gold Mines
Elko, Nev. – Interior Secretary David Bernhardt visited Elko on Tuesday to meet with Nevada Gold Mines, which was signing President Trump’s Pledge to America’s Workers. Bernhardt was planning to visit Cortez Gold Mine, one of several mines that were combined earlier this month in a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corp. and Newmont Goldcorp Corp. “The […]
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Senate Confirms Interior Secretary David Bernhardt
Following a full Senate vote, David Bernhardt, President Donald Trump’s selection for Interior Secretary, was confirmed today. In a largely party line vote of 56 to 41, the Senate confirmation is the culmination of the Feb. 4 Presidential nomination. “Safari Club International is pleased to congratulate Secretary Bernhardt on his Senate confirmation,” said SCI President […]
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BHA Responds to Resignation of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke
Missoula, Mont. – Following an announcement by the Trump administration of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s resignation, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers President and CEO Land Tawney offered the following response: “Ryan Zinke came to the Interior Department with an ambitious vision for overseeing the nation’s great natural resources, but he ultimately broke his contract with the […]