Rep. Crank Votes to Protect Hunting and Fishing Access on Federal Lands

March 18, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Representative Jeff Crank (CO-05) voted in favor of H.R. 556, the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act. The Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, co-sponsored by Rep. Crank, would prohibit the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture from banning the use of traditional lead ammunition or fishing tackle on federal lands and waters. "As an avid outdoorsman, I support policies that make our public lands more accessible, and I am proud to have voted for the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act,” said Rep. Crank. “Anti-hunting and radical environmental groups have long pushed for bans on traditional ammunition and tackle, currently the most popular and affordable across the country, with the goal of drastically raising the cost of hunting, fishing and recreational shooting. While the Trump Administration respects our national sporting traditions, passing this legislation is necessary to block any future administration hostile to sportsmen from creating new barriers to access and enjoy our public lands.” ###