Story highlights Administration had decided to remove restrictions on African elephant trophies

Trump's sons Donald Jr. and Eric are themselves big-game hunters

Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump said Friday that he has decided to put a decision about big-game trophies on hold.

"Put big game trophy decision on hold until such time as I review all conservation facts," Trump said on Twitter. "Under study for years. Will update soon with Secretary Zinke. Thank you!"

Put big game trophy decision on hold until such time as I review all conservation facts. Under study for years. Will update soon with Secretary Zinke. Thank you! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 18, 2017

His tweet came on the same day that a notice allowing elephant trophies from Zimbabwe appeared in the Federal Register.

The decision meant Americans would be able to hunt the endangered big game and now bring trophies home.

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