USDA announces $52M to boost public access to private lands for hunting, fishing
6:00am Friday, May 08, 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing $52 million to help state and tribal governments encourage private landowners to allow public access to their land for hunting, fishing, and other wildlife-dependent recreation through the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP). Here's how to apply.


