Trump’s New Hunting & Fishing Executive Orders Explained

This week on The Captain’s Log Radio, Captain Jonathan Moss is joined by Captain Bobby Woodard for a deep dive into the latest federal actions affecting hunters, anglers, and outdoor recreation.

On September 17, 2026, President Donald Trump signed two executive orders focused on hunting and saltwater recreational fishing. In this episode, Jonathan and Bobby break down what the orders say, what still has to happen before many of the proposed changes take effect, and what they could mean for access, wildlife management, fisheries data, youth hunting education, hunters with disabilities, recreational fishing, artificial reefs, and more.

The conversation also goes beyond the executive orders and looks at the importance of state constitutional rights to hunt and fish, including Florida’s Amendment 2 and Colorado’s upcoming Amendment 83.

Topics covered include:

•The new federal hunting and fishing executive orders

• Access to federally managed and landlocked public lands

• The Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson/Sport Fish Restoration programs

• Wildlife management and “hyperabundant” species

• Lead ammunition and fishing tackle

• Sunday hunting restrictions

• Youth hunting and archery education

• Increased access for hunters with disabilities