In this Act:

(1) FEDERAL PUBLIC LAND-

(A) IN GENERAL- Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the term ‘Federal public land’ means any land or water that is--

(i) owned by the United States; and

(ii) managed by a Federal agency (including the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service) for purposes that include the conservation of natural resources.

(B) EXCLUSION- The term ‘Federal public land’ does not include any land or water held in trust for the benefit of Indians or other Native Americans.

(2) HUNTING-

(A) IN GENERAL- Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the term ‘hunting’ means use of a firearm, bow, or other authorized means in the lawful--

(i) pursuit, shooting, capture, collection, trapping, or killing of wildlife; or

(ii) attempt to pursue, shoot, capture, collect, trap, or kill wildlife.

(B) EXCLUSION- The term ‘hunting’ does not include the use of skilled volunteers to cull excess animals (as defined by other Federal law, including laws applicable to the National Park System).

(3) RECREATIONAL FISHING- The term ‘recreational fishing’ means the lawful--

(A) pursuit, capture, collection, or killing of fish; or

(B) attempt to capture, collect, or kill fish.

(4) RECREATIONAL SHOOTING- The term ‘recreational shooting’ means any form of sport, training, competition, or pastime, whether formal or informal, that involves the discharge of a rifle, handgun, or shotgun, or the use of a bow and arrow.

SEC. 4. RECREATIONAL FISHING, HUNTING, AND SHOOTING.

(a) In General- Subject to valid existing rights and subsection (g), and cooperation with the respective State and fish and wildlife agency, Federal public land management officials shall exercise their authority under existing law, including provisions regarding land use planning, to facilitate use of and access to Federal public lands and waters for fishing, sport hunting, and recreational shooting except as limited by--

(1) statutory authority that authorizes action or withholding action for reasons of national security, public safety, or resource conservation;

(2) any other Federal statute that specifically precludes recreational fishing, hunting, or shooting on specific Federal public lands, waters, or units thereof; and

(3) discretionary limitations on recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting determined to be necessary and reasonable as supported by the best scientific evidence and advanced through a transparent public process.

(b) Management- Consistent with subsection (a), the head of each Federal public land management agency shall exercise its land management discretion--

(1) in a manner that supports and facilitates recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting opportunities;

(2) to the extent authorized under applicable State law; and

(3) in accordance with applicable Federal law.