The Trump administration, led by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, has ordered sweeping deregulation of hunting rules across 76 federal lands, effective immediately. Parks must remove dozens of restrictions including prohibitions on discharging firearms near trails and allowing game cleaning in restrooms, with minimal public consultation.

The directive represents a significant shift in federal land management policy, prioritizing hunting access over environmental protections. While major national parks like Yellowstone remain off-limits, the changes impact recreation areas with substantial visitor traffic, such as Cape Cod's 4 million annual visitors where officials raised safety concerns.

Business implications include potential revenue growth for outdoor equipment companies and hunting organizations that praised the policy, alongside risks to tourism-dependent businesses in affected regions. Conservation groups warn the move may violate the 1916 Organic Act protecting resources for future generations.