The Park Service said its proposal is consistent with an order by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to accede to states’ wishes to expand recreational hunting. “The purpose of this proposed rule is to align sport hunting regulations in national preserves in Alaska with State of Alaska regulations and to enhance consistency with harvest regulations on surrounding non-federal lands and waters,” officials wrote. I thank the administration for recognizing this and working to properly align federal regulations.”“This is a long-awaited and welcomed announcement from the National Park Service,” Rep. Don Young (R) said in the same statement. Trapping wolves in dens during the season when they’re sleeping would start at the Katmai National Park and Preserve, the association said. “It’s hard to imagine the Park Service on the ground being eager to push back on the state.

Source: Washington Post May 22, 2018 19:18 UTC