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In this Act: (1) Big game The term big game means native species of large mammals, including deer, elk, pronghorn, wild sheep, and moose, for which State and Tribal wildlife agencies have established regulated means and methods of take. (2) Connectivity The term connectivity means the degree to which a species of wildlife moves within and among areas of its habitat. (3) Eligible recipient The term eligible recipient means— (A) a State fish and wildlife agency or other State agency responsible for managing natural resources or wildlife; (B) a State department of transportation; (C) an Indian Tribe; (D) a nonprofit organization described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code, or a coalition of those organizations, including an organization that represents private landowners; (E) an institution of higher education (as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a))); (F) a national or regional association representing a State or Tribal fish and wildlife agency; (G) a Federal agency that may carry out projects that would support the purpose of this Act; and (H) a county government. (4) Federal land The term Federal land means land or water managed by the relevant agencies. (5) Foundation The term Foundation means the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation established by section 2(a) of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act (16 U.S.C. 3701(a)). (6) Indian Tribe The term Indian Tribe has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (7) Movement area The term movement area means— (A) an area wildlife frequently use, or could frequently use, to move, including for travel within, or colonization, of additional habitat by wildlife that occurs seasonally or more frequently in and around corridors; or (B) seasonal habitat where migration or other natural movement of big game and other wildlife has been observed and documented by— (i) a State or Tribal wildlife agency; or (ii) (I) a scientific report published in a peer-reviewed professional publication; or (II) any other professional scientific publication recognized by a State or Tribal wildlife agency. (8) Relevant agencies The term relevant agencies means— (A) the Department of the Interior, including the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, and the United States Geological Survey; (B) the Department of Agriculture, including the Forest Service, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Farm Service Agency; and (C) the Department of Transportation. (9) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (10) Wildlife The term wildlife means native terrestrial vertebrate species.