By Ed Putnam, Co-Chair, Oregon Backcountry Hunters & AnglersWell, Senator Wyden’s O&C Lands Bill failed to hop a ride onto a Defense spending package that’s steaming through Congress on its way to...

Research clearly shows that off-trail motorized use can have significant impacts on fish and wildlife habitat.  Thus I am struck by the fact that the Arizona Game & Fish continue to advocate for...

Dear Secretary Vilsack,On behalf of the undersigned organizations representing thousands of New Mexican sportsmen and women, we are writing to express our strong support for the recent Gila...

A PETITION TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT AND THE NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME COMISSIONDate: February 1st, 2014Brandon Corey EllisCo-Chair Board of...

5/16/14Mr. Roy Elicker, DirectorOregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE Salem, OR 97302Dear Mr. Elicker:Backcountry Hunters & Anglers was formed here in Oregon ten...

                                                                        September 20, 2013To:     New Mexico Game & Fish CommissionFrom: New Mexico Chapter, Backcountry Hunters & AnglersIssue: ...

The Idaho Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers recognizes the importance, and the challenges, of balancing our state's water needs - for business and residential purposes, recreation, and...

Good morning Idaho BHA members,I would like to take this opportunity to draw your attention to some legislation being considered by the Agricultural Affairs Committee next Tuesday (2/18) at 8:00...

The following is a letter submitted by members of NM BHA to the Cibola National regarding a proposal to permit intensive military operations in otherwise relatively undisturbed backcountry...

By Jon Pampush, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Condon, Oregon: On January 13, The Bureau of Land Management hosted a meeting to accept a second round of comments concerning a proposed lease of...

This was a letter wrriten to Doug Morin on behalf of the New England BHA Chapter:Dear Mr. Morin:We write on behalf ofthe New EnglandChapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA). Backcountry...

New Mexico BHA has been working to build on the already-overwhelming breadth of support among sportsmen who agree that the Columbine Hondo Wilderness Study Area should be permanently protected as...

The following is a joint press release submitted by NM BHA, NM Wildlife Federation and Trout Unlimited in support of legislation that would provide permanent wilderness protection in two areas...

To the Nevada State Senate Committee on Natural Resources:Senate members Ford, Manendo, Segerblom, Goicoechea and SettelmeyerRe: AB 345 (re: management of wildlife)From: Karen BoegerBoard member,...

As you may have heard the next chapter in the Bristol Bay Pebble Mine dilemma is unfolding and we need you (and your friends) to take a minute to provide comments on the proposal. Here’s what’s at...

Located in Taos County just East of the recently-designated Rio Grande del Norte National Monument (242, 555 acres), is a section of wild country that has long been recognized by sportsmen for its...

April 3, 2013Dear Chairman Carillo and Committee members,Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is a national non-profit conservation organization of outdoor enthusiasts who prize the tradition,...

The followingGood morning,To follow up on the ISCAC Action Alert I need to bring your attention to the2 bills that are being ramrodded through the end of thelegislative session without YOUR input....

To the Nevada State Assembly Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture and Mining: Assembly members Daly, Aizley, Carrillo, Cohen, Healy, Swank, Anderson, Ellison, Hansen, Livermore and...

The following is testimony given by NV BHA in defense of legal, scientifically-led trapping regulations in Nevada.To the Nevada State Senate Natural Resources Committee: March 27, 2013Senators...

To the Nevada State Senate Natural Resources Committee:Senators Ford, Manendo, Segerblom, Settelmeyer and GoicoecheaRe: Senate Joint Resolution #1 (wild horses)From: Karen Boeger, Backcountry...

AB 293 makes numerous negative changes to Nevada's off-highway vehicle registration system, including limiting law enforcement, exempting many types of vehicles and reducing the size of the...

NV BHA has been working hard to defend the hunting of bears in the state and to fight legislation which would prohibit the hunting of all bears in the state.  BHA supports wildlife management that...

During September of 1901, Vice President Theodore Roosevelt unexpectedly (but prophetically) became America’s 26th president, and during his tenure as commander-in-chief, Roosevelt personally...

Utah Chapter NewsMonday, June 18, 2012 Utah BHA held its first Chapter “Rendezvous” near Strawberry Reservoir in the foothills of the Uinta Mountains the first weekend in June.  Margo Taylor...

To: Rick Brazell Forest Supervisor Clearwater National Forest 12730 Hwy 12 Orofino, ID 83544Dear Mr. Brazell,Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is a national group of outdoors-people who cherish the...

Elimination of all cross country travel by ATV's on public land (BLM, USFS, State (IDL)). The IDFG must retain its ability to regulate ATV use as an aid to hunting. Non-motorized regulations...