USDA is investing millions of dollars in Washington to expand public access to private lands for hunting and other outdoor recreation.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will receive $2.65 million through a federal grant program designed to benefit wildlife, landowners and rural communities. The pro ject is focused on “promoting cooperation with landowners to provide public access to private property” while emphasizing hunting, endangered species conservation and habitat enhancement. The two major benefits include activating a new hunting reservation system and encouraging private landowners to provide public access while addressing their concerns…