Increased funding for public access to private recreational lands.
This bill reauthorizes and significantly increases funding for a program that encourages landowners to open their private property to the public. This means citizens will have more opportunities for outdoor recreation, such as hunting, fishing, and hiking, on private lands. The program also supports wildlife habitat conservation.
Key points
Allocates $150 million for the Voluntary Public Access program for fiscal years 2024 through 2028.
Expands opportunities for citizens to use private rural lands for recreational activities like hunting and hiking.
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