Wildlife Movement Through Partnership Act Re-Introduced
EDGEFIELD, SC — The National Wild Turkey Federation supports the reintroduction of the Wildlife Movement Through Partnership Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT) and Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA). This legislation seeks to establish the Wildlife Movement and Migration Corridor Program, which will conserve, enhance and restore migration routes for big game animals. By securing and supporting these corridors, the bill will also benefit a wide range of wildlife, including the wild turkey.
The NWTF recognizes the significance of this legislation in conserving the migratory paths of big game species like elk, mule deer, and pronghorn, as well as supporting broader wildlife conservation efforts. These migration routes are essential for maintaining healthy, thriving wildlife populations and ensuring that species can adapt to changing environmental conditions. The bill will also benefit wild turkeys by helping to maintain the integrity of habitats that are critical to their survival.
"The Wildlife Movement Through Partnership Act is a critical step forward for habitat and the continued conservation of migration corridors," NWTF Director of Government Affairs Matt Lindler said. "The corridors impacted by this legislation will support big game species and also provide broader ecological benefits, helping to ensure that wildlife, like the wild turkey, continue to thrive."
The Wildlife Movement and Migration Corridor Program will facilitate partnerships between state and federal agencies, private landowners, and conservation organizations to identify and restore migration corridors. These corridors are essential to the movement of wildlife, allowing species to access feeding grounds, breeding areas and safe winter habitats. With increasing pressure from habitat loss, human development and weather-related stressors, the need for these corridors has never been more urgent.
About the National Wild Turkey Federation
Since 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation has invested over half a billion dollars into wildlife conservation and has positively impacted over 24 million acres of critical wildlife habitat. The NWTF has also invested over $10 million into wild turkey research to guide the management of the wild turkey population and to ensure sustainable populations into perpetuity. The organization continues to deliver its mission by working across boundaries on a landscape scale through its Four Shared Values: clean and abundant water, healthy forests and wildlife habitat, resilient communities, and robust recreational opportunities. With the help of its dedicated members, partners and staff, the NWTF continues its work to provide Healthy Habitats. and Healthy Harvests. for future generations.