Habitat Connectivity on Working Lands Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill helps big game animals like elk, deer, and moose move safely between their summer and winter homes. It encourages farmers and ranchers to keep migration paths open so animals can travel without getting stuck or injured.
• Farmers and ranchers who protect these wildlife paths can get more financial help from the government. The bill raises the limit on certain conservation payments from $50,000 to $125,000 to reward landowners for their help in protecting nature.
• It promotes the use of 'virtual fencing,' which uses GPS and special collars instead of wire fences to manage cattle. This keeps livestock in the right place while letting wild animals pass through without getting tangled in barbed wire.
• The bill also pays for new research to see how virtual fencing affects the land. The goal is to find better ways to help wildlife and agriculture thrive together on the same property.
• By working with private landowners, the government aims to protect long-distance animal travels without taking land away from food production or ranching.

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