New programs would help protect routes for deer, elk, and other migrating wildlife.
This bill would create new grant and research programs to help protect and improve areas where animals like deer and elk travel. It would give money to states, tribes, and other groups to make it safer for wildlife to move, and it would help map these important routes. These changes aim to improve habitat quality and reduce dangers for migrating animals.
Building on existing federal programs, this bill would create a central grant and research focus for wildlife migration. A new grant program would fund projects to improve wildlife movement areas, with at least 50 percent of funds for big game. A separate program would give direct funds to states and tribes for migration research, and mapping efforts would continue, with authorizations for funding from fiscal years 2026 through 2031.
HR 717 · 119th Congress · January 23, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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