Oppose the Proposal to Rescind the Public Lands Rule

In a move that has sparked significant concern among conservationists, the Department of the Interior (DOI) announced a formal proposal to rescind the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, commonly known as the Public Lands Rule. The announcement, made by DOI Secretary Doug Burgum on September 10, 2025, was published in the Federal Register on September 11, 2025, initiating a 60-day public comment period.   

The Public Lands Rule, established under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act, establishes conservation as a legitimate and vital use of public lands, placing it on equal footing with activities such as energy development, timber harvesting, grazing, and recreation. The rule also promotes innovative partnerships aimed at restoring and protecting the health of these landscapes for future generations.

The Public Lands Rule was shaped through an extensive public engagement process that garnered input from thousands of hunters, anglers, and other stakeholders. More than 90 percent of the feedback expressed strong support for the rule, underscoring the broad recognition of conservation's role in safeguarding opportunities to hunt and fish, as well as protecting clean water and wildlife habitat across the 245 million acres of public lands managed by the BLM.

Join BHA in opposition to rescinding the Public Lands Rule before the 60-day public comment period ends on November 10, 2025.