Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act of 2025

This bill keeps a federal program going that helps states and tribal governments open more private lands for outdoor recreation. It would fund grants that encourage farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners to let the public access their land for hunting, fishing, and other wildlife activities. In short, it aims to create more places for people to enjoy the outdoors while supporting habitat work on private lands.

It sets aside $150 million total for 2025–2029, with $3 million focused on improving public access to lands protected by wetland reserve easements, through agreements with states and tribal governments.

• Who is affected: outdoor users (hunters, anglers, bird‑watchers), private landowners, states, and tribal governments.
• What changes: the program is renewed and funded; more grants to open private lands and improve access to wetland reserve areas.
• When: funding covers fiscal years 2025 through 2029.