Proclamation 10630-National Hunting and Fishing Day, 2023
Issued 2023-09-22 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Plain-English Overview
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Proclamation 10630 designates the fourth Saturday of September 2023 as National Hunting and Fishing Day. The proclamation celebrates hunting and fishing as cherished American traditions that connect generations to the natural world and play a vital role in funding wildlife conservation through license fees and equipment taxes. It calls on Americans to honor and preserve these outdoor traditions and to support the conservation of the habitats that make them possible.
This proclamation is directed at hunters, anglers, sporting goods retailers, conservation organizations, and outdoor enthusiasts broadly. It does not alter hunting or fishing regulations, create new programs, or direct government spending. Its purpose is to recognize and honor these outdoor traditions.
Ceremonial proclamations designating National Hunting and Fishing Day are a standard presidential practice with broad bipartisan support. This proclamation carries no binding legal effect and requires no congressional approval.
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Constitutional Analysis
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10630-National Hunting and Fishing Day, 2023" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to hunting and fishing. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and they fall squarely within the executive tradition. They do not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens.
Ceremonial proclamations like this one are purely declaratory. They express the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation, drawing public awareness to causes or communities. They require no congressional approval and face no constitutional challenges.
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