Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act

S 4953 establishes a grant program to fund projects that improve habitat connectivity for wildlife movement, primarily benefiting big game species like deer, elk, and moose. It provides federal funding (up to 90% of project costs) to states, tribes, nonprofits, and landowners for initiatives such as modifying fences, reducing vehicle collisions, and conserving migration corridors. The bill requires at least 50% of annual funding to target big game movement areas and mandates regular reports on project outcomes. It also creates a research program for states/tribes to map movement areas and coordinates efforts across federal agencies like the Department of Interior and Transportation. The legislation explicitly prohibits restricting private property rights, hunting access, or existing land uses.