Chapter News State Issues Action Alerts Michigan chapter urges action to protect Lake Superior: The Threat of Copperwood Mine 9/17/2025 This is going to sound familiar and that’s because in December of 2024 we were successful in stopping the Michigan legislature from approving a $50 million dollar grant to the Copperwood... Tags: Michigan Chapter
Chapter News State Issues Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum III 9/16/2025 The Atlantic striped bass was declared overfished in 2019, prompting the implementation of a rebuilding plan aimed at restoring the stock to its target spawning stock biomass by 2029. Tags: New Jersey Chapter, New England Chapter, New York Chapter, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, blog
Chapter News Stewardship News BHA and Idaho Trails Association Partnership 9/15/2025 Tags: Idaho Chapter, Idaho BHA
Chapter News Stewardship News Maine Team Assists MDIFW with Opening New Land to Hunting And Trapping 9/10/2025 Maine Team joined MDIFW staff to remove POSTED signs, install WMA boundary markers, and clean roadside trash Tags: stewardship blog, New England Chapter, New England Events
Media Chapter News Veterans Defend 'Hallowed Ground' of Boundary Waters 9/5/2025 Tags: Minnesota Issues
Media News Chapter News Stewardship News Improved Habitat Connectivity on 22,000 acres of Public Land 9/3/2025 Tags: stewardship blog, New Mexico Chapter, New Mexico news
Media News Chapter News Stewardship News Rally for the Rio Grande del Norte: Music, Stewardship and Public Lands 9/3/2025 Tags: stewardship blog, New Mexico Chapter, New Mexico news
Chapter News Investigating Environmental Influences on NC Flounder Fisheries 8/28/2025 Blog written by Charles Veith. This research was partially funded by a grant from the North Carolina Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. Research like this should be... Tags: North Carolina Chapter
News Chapter News VT Bustin’ Clays with BHA — Event Recap 8/17/2025 A bluebird day, good shooting, and even better company. On August 16, the Vermont Team of BHA’s New England Chapter gathered at the Northeast Kingdom Skeet & Sporting... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases State Issues Supreme Court Could Determine Access to 8 Million Acres of Public Lands 7/21/2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 21, 2025 Contact: media@backcountryhunters.org WASHINGTON, D.C.—With more than 8 million acres of public lands on the line, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers... Tags: policy blog, the campfire, press releases, Wyoming Issues, Colorado News, wyoming news, Colorado Issues, Utah News, Utah Issues, New Mexico news, New Mexico issues, Kansas News, Kansas Issues, Oklahoma News, Oklahoma Issues
Media Chapter News State Issues Roadless Rule Rollback 7/14/2025 Roadless Rule Rollback On June 24 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) posted a statement (“USDA Rescinds Near Quarter Century Old Protections for 58.5 Million Acres of National Forest Lands”)... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Sunday Hunting coming soon to Pennsylvania 7/10/2025 By Don Rank HARRISBURG, PA, July 9, 2025 – This morning, at a small ceremony near the state capital, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law House Bill 1431. At last the ban on Sunday... Tags: Pennsylvania Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Chapter Rallies Conservationists From Across the State (& Nation) for Flood the Lines Day 7/10/2025 Colorado BHA Chapter Rallies Conservationists From Across the State (& Nation) for Flood the Lines Day “This is why BHA was built. For this opportunity. For this fight!”[1] Months before the June... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Mountains to Sound Greenway Trailfest RECAP 7/8/2025 Mountains to Sound Greenway Trailfest RECAP This weekend, BHA members teamed up with the Mountains to Sound Greenway crew to give some love back to the Cheese Rock Trail near Cle Elum. Together,... Tags: washington blog, Washington Stewardship, Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News Public lands are not to be gifted to foreign mining billionaires. 7/7/2025 “Public lands are not to be gifted to foreign mining billionaires.” Duluth News Tribune: 6/29/25. On May 29 in Colorado, I met Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) advocate and Ely... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues NC: Helene Storm Debris Removal Threatens Native Trout Habitat in Western North Carolina 7/2/2025 Nine months after Hurricane Helene ripped through the Southern Appalachians, contractors hired by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continue to rip through critical aquatic habitats in the name of... Tags: North Carolina Chapter
Media Chapter News Idaho Chapter Mobilized Wave of Grassroots Opposition to Public Land Sales for Flood the Lines Day 7/1/2025 Last week in response to Sen. Mike Lee’s relentless attempts to sell off our public lands, the Idaho chapter rapidly organized three pint nights across the state in concert with “Flood the Lines... Tags: Idaho Chapter
Media Chapter News NJ Across the State Public Lands Packout_25 7/1/2025 The New Jersey Chapter joined forces as they spread out to clean up 3 Wildlife Management Area across the state. In the North: Honey Run Wildlife Management Area, Centrally: Assunpink Wildlife... Tags: New Jersey Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues State Policy Spotter 7/1/2025 This is your July edition of BHA's State Policy Spotter - a high-level scan of state policy and legislation impacting our wild public lands, waters and wildlife across North America. Note - this... Tags: Idaho Chapter, Florida Chapter, New England Chapter, Illinois Chapter, Utah Chapter, policy blog, the campfire, Montana Chapter
Media Chapter News Jackson Fence Pull Event Recap 6/30/2025 On a ridgeline at 8,000 feet in the west Pioneer mountains outside of Jackson, Montana, 13 volunteers from Montana BHA spent their summer solstice rolling up barbed wire and hauling it out of the... Tags: stewardship blog, Montana Chapter
Media Chapter News VT Team, Meet to Strategize Policy and Events 6/30/2025 On the morning of June 15th, members of the VT BHA leadership team met at Green River Reservoir. After a brief parking lot link up, we paddled to a day use site. Important issues were tackled, and... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News 6/12/2025 NM State Game Commission Recap 6/24/2025 Beginning at 9 a.m., the Commission met in the Red River Convention Center in Red River, New Mexico. All seven Commission members were present, including Chair Richard Stump, Vice-Chair Sharon... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Nebraska Chapter June 2025 Update 6/23/2025 Welcome to Nebraska Backcountry Hunters & Anglers June newsletter! Latest: Your Nebraska Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers hosted a volunteer event at East Willow Island Wildlife... Tags: Nebraska Chapter
Media Chapter News Utah BHA Volunteers Show Their Grit in Paunsaugunt Fence Pull 6/23/2025 If you haven’t had the opportunity to drive north to south following the geological shift from the alpine zones of the Panguitch area down along Highway 89 to the red rock desert of Kanab, Utah,... Tags: stewardship blog, Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues NC Chapter Urges Members to Take Action During Small Legislative Window to End Inshore Bottom Trawling In State 6/18/2025 TAKE ACTION NOW! A rare opportunity has presented itself during this legislative session for recreational anglers in North Carolina to support a ban on inshore, bottom-disturbing trawlers from... Tags: North Carolina Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues New England Chapter Opposes Watered-Down CRMC Reform Bills in Rhode Island 6/18/2025 For the last several years the New England Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers has advocated to reform Rhode Island’s Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC). After first weighing in in... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases State Issues BHA Condemns Senate Proposal to Sell Off Up to 3 Million Acres of Public Lands 6/11/2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 11, 2025 Contact: media@backcountryhunters.org MISSOULA, Mont. — Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) is rebuking a sweeping new proposal released by the Senate... Tags: Colorado Chapter, Washington Chapter, Idaho Chapter, Utah Chapter, policy blog, the campfire, featured, press releases, New Mexico Chapter, Alaska Chapter, Arizona Chapter, California Chapter, Nevada Chapter, Oregon Chapter, Wyoming Chapter
Media Chapter News Alaska BHA Kenai Refuge Canoe Route Clearing Recap 6/5/2025 Alaska BHA Kenai Refuge Canoe Route Clearing Recap By Neal Koeneman, Jeff Knisley, & Mary Glaves Clearing the Canoe Portages on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge with Paddling-ton Bear &... Tags: stewardship blog, Alaska Chapter, stewardship
Media Chapter News State Issues CA BHA 2025 Desert Bighorn Survey Recap 6/5/2025 At sunset on Saturday, a small and enthusiastic group of BHA volunteers joined up with CDFW's Region 6 sheep biologists at the foot of the Marble Mountains in the Mojave for the annual desert... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues End of Session Texas Legislative Update 2025 6/4/2025 Texas conservationists welcomed the end of the 89th Legislature on Monday, celebrating a handful of wins and dodging a long list of bad bills that would have undermined the state’s ability to... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues NC Chapter Advocates for the Removal of Part III, Section 3.1(a) from HB1012 "The Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 6/3/2025 North Carolina House Bill 1012 provides 500 million dollars of funding to state agencies and grants to local governments for Hurricane Helene disaster recovery. While we applaud the additional... Tags: North Carolina Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Minnesota Heritage Forest Protects Over 8,000 Acres of Public Land and Access 5/30/2025 MINNESOTA HERITAGE FOREST PROJECT ENSURES PUBLIC ACCESS AND HEALTHY ECOSYSYTEMS, BOTH LOCALLY AND DOWNSTREAM The Conservation Fund and Northern Waters Land Trust announced on May 1, 2025 that... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases State Issues Public Lands Victory: BHA Applauds Removal of Land Sale Amendment from House Budget Bill 5/21/2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 21, 2025 Contact: media@backcountryhunters.org Public Lands Victory: BHA Applauds Removal of Public Land Sale Amendment from House Budget Reconciliation... Tags: Utah Chapter, policy blog, the campfire, featured, press releases, Nevada Chapter
Media Chapter News Trek For Trout in the Adirondacks 5/21/2025 Trek for Trout: A cooperative effort to help brook trout in New York On Saturday, May 17, 2025, members of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers from NY, Vermont, and New Hampshire joined a one-day... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Iowa BHA Chapter Hosts Auction for 2025 Statewide Nonresident Deer Tag! 5/20/2025 The Iowa chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is proud to offer a highly-coveted Statewide Special Non-Resident Deer Tag! This will be the second year in a row that the Iowa BHA chapter has... Tags: Iowa Chapter
Media Chapter News Michigan BHA Goes to Washington DC 5/20/2025 Michigan BHA goes to Washington DC In early April, Mike Donovan, Chapter Board member, participated in a “DC Fly-In” to talk to our Legislators about the importance of the Land and Water... Tags: Michigan Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases State Issues Reintroduced Senate Bill and New House Companion Would Conserve More Than 700,000 Acres of Public Lands in Colorado 5/19/2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2025 Contact: media@backcountryhunters.org WASHINGTON, D.C. – Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA), North America’s leading public lands advocacy group, is... Tags: Colorado Chapter, policy blog, the campfire, press releases
Media Chapter News NY May Newsletter 5/19/2025 Update from Chapter Chair Hey all, I hope all you turkey hunters have had some success chasing spring gobblers. If not, I hope you at least have enjoyed some time in nature! This month, I want to... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Stinking Springs Fence Pull and Wildlife Friendly Re-build 5/16/2025 On May 9-10, BHA volunteers teamed up with the BLM biology department of the Upper Snake Field office to improve fencing around riparian areas in Stinking Springs Canyon Idaho. The removal of... Tags: stewardship blog, Idaho Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Turkey Quills & Teenagers 5/15/2025 I received a well written email from the head of student council at a local high school asking for BHA to come table an event during their Earth Week. He was put up to this task by his... Tags: Idaho Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues The Mendenhall Wetlands: A Place of Abundance and Connection 5/14/2025 The Mendenhall Wetlands: A Place of Abundance and Connection by Alec Boyd-DevineThe Mendenhall Wetlands is a 4,000-acre wetland in the heart of Juneau, Alaska. It is home to a variety of flora... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News Nebraska Chapter May 2025 Update 5/14/2025 Welcome to Nebraska Backcountry Hunters & Anglers May update! Latest: The Nebraska Chapter of BHA held their annual Trashy Cat event May 2-4th at Two Rivers State Rec Area near Yutan, NE.... Tags: Nebraska Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Pop Up Waterfowl Birding at Chena Flood Project - A Recap 5/13/2025 Pop Up Waterfowl Birding at Chena Flood Project - A Recap by Nate Kibbey, Interior Representative AK ChapterMid-May is a great time to see all of the beautiful migrators pushing north. Birding... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News Minnesotans Rally to Protect Public Lands and the Boundary Waters 5/13/2025 Minnesotans from across the political spectrum gathered on May 8th at the Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda to voice their support for our public lands, waters and the iconic Boundary Waters Canoe... Tags: Minnesota Chapter, the campfire
Media Chapter News Public Land Stewards on the Taos Plateau 5/12/2025 The Taos plateau is a high elevation basalt filled valley in north New Mexico. It is bordered by the Tusas mountains to the west and the Sangre de Cristo in the east. It sits at 7,000'... Tags: stewardship blog, New Mexico Chapter, stewardship, Events
Media Chapter News State Issues Stand Up for the Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge 5/9/2025 Hunting and Fishing Opportunities Threatened on the Mendenhall Wetlands The Mendenhall State Game Refuge (Taashuyee-Chookan.áani/Mendenhall Wetlands) in Juneau, Alaska, is a rare... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Steev Wilson To Roaring Fork Valley Group Regional Director Position 5/7/2025 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) appointed Steev Wilson to serve as Regional Director for the Roaring Fork Valley Group. Steev was raised on the east coast fishing with... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado Attorney General Weighs in on 10th Circuit Corner Crossing Decision 5/5/2025 The following communication is from Colorado Statewide Hunter Education Coordinator, Jordan Likes, and details the current Colorado Attorney General's position regarding corner crossing. While... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Alaska BHA Spring 2025 Internship Recap: Lillian Thorington 5/2/2025 Alaska BHA Spring 2025 Internship Recap by Lillian Thorington As my internship with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers comes to an end, I feel I have so much to reflect on. At the end of an... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues CA BHA Turkey Camp 2025 Recap 5/2/2025 Recap: California BHA’s 2025 Spring Turkey Hunt In the heart of California’s spring turkey season, the California Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) hosted its third... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News 4/25/25 NM State Game Commission Recap 4/30/2025 This meeting was called to order by Richard Stump, Commission Chair at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 25th at the NMDFG office in Roswell, New Mexico. All 6 members, Chair Stump, Vice Chair Sharon... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Kassi Smith To San Luis Valley Public Lands & Community Liaison Position 4/25/2025 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) appointed Kassi Smith to serve on their Chapter Leadership Team (CLT) as San Luis Valley Public Lands & Community Liaison. She... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Public Lands Mountain Merriam’s Hunt 4/25/2025 Access And Opportunity Are On The Chopping Block Public lands, and hence hunting, are under threat like never before. From states like Utah (and 14 others) laying claim to Bureau of Land... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Women's Tenkara Fly Fishing 101 with CT DEEP 4/24/2025 This is a hands-on Tenkara Fly Fishing workshop with a day of instruction to learn basic understanding and practice techniques. Our organizers are from Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA),... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues CA BHA 2025 Q1 Newsletter 4/23/2025 Support a 2nd Bear Tag in CA! CDFW has released their final black bear conservation plan, and in response, CA BHA has submitted a resolution calling on the Fish & Game Commission to implement a... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News A Brief History of the Wild Turkey in Indiana 4/23/2025 “A Brief History of the Wild Turkey in Indiana” “The first turkey that ever came to me on the ground did it a long time ago. I sat there with my hands shaking and my breath short and my heart... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Recap: eBird for Waterfowlers, Birders, and Outdoor Enthusiasts – April 18–19, Juneau, AK 4/22/2025 Recap: eBird for Waterfowlers, Birders, and Outdoor Enthusiasts – April 18–19, Juneau, AK by Alec and Angelica Boyd-Devine Mary Glaves, Alaska BHA Chapter Coordinator, introducing the event... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases State Issues BHA Pushes for Permanent Protections of Two Iconic New Mexico Watersheds 4/22/2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2025 Contact: Kaden McArthur, Director of Policy & Government Relations, mcarthur@backcountryhunters.org BHA Pushes for Permanent Protections of Two Iconic... Tags: policy blog, press releases, New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado Chapter of BHA Appoint Aidan McCormick To Routt County Assistant Regional Director Position 4/22/2025 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) appointed Aidan McCormick to serve as Assistant Regional Director for the Routt County Group. Aidan started hunting and fishing as an... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers - 16th Annual Rendezvous 4/22/2025 August 8-10, 2025 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) 16th annual Rendezvous is scheduled for August 8-10, 2025. We’ll set up camp in the Gunnison National Forest south of... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues NV BHA March 2025 Newsletter 4/22/2025 Spring is here, which means the big game tag application season is upon us. NDOW has set May 7th as the application deadline and results will be released on or before May 23rd. NDOW will be... Tags: Nevada Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues California BHA Drafts Resolution in Support of a Second Bear Tag & Submits a Petition to the Fish & Game Commission 4/17/2025 After many years advocating for science-based management of fish and wildlife, California BHA celebrates the release of the Final Black Bear Conservation Plan and has submitted a petition to the... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News NY April Newsletter 4/16/2025 Update from Chapter Chair Hey all, I hope you are all out enjoying the trout opener and getting prepped for the turkey opener coming up on May 1. Want to keep my intro brief this month and get... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News IF4 Screening in Fairbanks 2025: An Annual Evening of Fishing Fun & Community 4/11/2025 IF4 Screening in Fairbanks 2025: An Annual Evening of Fishing Fun & Community by Nate Kibby The International Fly-Fishing Film Fest (IF4) was a great gathering of angling enthusiasts. Around... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Recap of Alaska BHA’s Pint Night with Cameron Carroll – A Great Time for Conservation and Community! 4/11/2025 Recap of Alaska BHA’s Pint Night with Cameron Carroll, ADF&G Small Game Program Coordinator – A Great Time for Conservation and Community! by Alec Boyd-DevineOn the evening of April 7th, Alaska... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases State Issues Hunters and Anglers Applaud the Reintroduction of the Ruby Mountains Protection Act 4/11/2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 11, 2025 Contacts: Dan Johnson, California/Nevada Public Lands Manager, Trout Unlimited, dan.johnson@tu.org Kaden McArthur, Director of Policy and Government... Tags: policy blog, the campfire, press releases, Nevada Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues CA BHA San Gabriel Bighorn Survey Recap! 4/11/2025 Counting Sheep in the San Gabriels – Even When We Don’t See Them Earlier this spring, BHA members joined volunteers from the Society for the Conservation of Bighorn Sheep (SCBS), personnel from... Tags: California Chapter, California Events
Media Chapter News Press Releases State Issues Hunters and Anglers Applaud Introduction of Legislation to Permanently Protect Boundary Waters 4/9/2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 9, 2025 Contacts: Kaden McArthur, Director of Policy & Government Relations, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, mcarthur@backcountryhunters.org Lukas Leaf, Executive... Tags: Minnesota Chapter, policy blog, the campfire, press releases
Media Chapter News RI BHA Sponsors 2025 Youth Mentored Turkey Hunt 4/9/2025 RI BHA Sponsors 2025 Youth Mentored Turkey Hunt For the second year in a row BHA’s New England Chapter is sponsoring the RI Youth Mentored Wild Turkey Hunt coordinated by The Light Foundation and... Tags: New England Chapter
North American News Chapter News North American News Featured Story 1 4/9/2025 Tags: Access & Opportunity, Public Lands & Waters, Fair Chase
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Spring 2025 Newsletter 4/8/2025 “Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you.” - Pericles Standing Strong for Colorado’s Public Lands Across the nation, policies... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News EVENT RECAP: Phil's World Fence Pull and Clean Up 4/8/2025 I recently walked into the local BLM field office and asked what BHA could do to help them with habitat improvement projects and they were ecstatic. We immediately got this project on the... Tags: Colorado Chapter, stewardship recap
Media Chapter News Selling Off Public Lands Is Not An Affordable Housing Fix 4/8/2025 Spring is here and soon turkey hunting will be too.[1] Like many Colorado turkey (and other) hunters, I depend on public lands for hunting, hiking, camping, canoeing, and outdoor recreation in... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News National Monuments At Risk (Veterans Defend Camp Hale) 4/8/2025 During early April members of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) and other conservation groups converged in Washington, D.C. to advocate for keeping public lands in public hands. I had the... Tags: Colorado Chapter, CO AFI
Media Chapter News State Issues Two PA Sunday hunting bills introduced for 2025 legislative sessions 4/7/2025 Pennsylvania Senate bill SB67, and House bill HB851 were introduced recently and referred to each chamber’s Game & Fisheries Committee. Both SB67 and HB851 would permit the Pennsylvania Game... Tags: Pennsylvania Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Arkansas, Stop SB290: Defend Our Watersheds, Recreation, and Rights 4/6/2025 TAKE ACTION NOW! Amid controversy and under threat of damming, Arkansas’ iconic Buffalo National River was designated as the country’s first National River in 1972. Despite that monumental step... Tags: Arkansas Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues A BHA Pint Night with Roman Dial 4/2/2025 A BHA Pint Night with Roman Dial On March 26th a large group gathered at Midnight Sun Brewing Co. in Anchorage, Alaska. The group consisted of conservationists, students, outdoor... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News EVENT RECAP: Chicago Backcountry In Your Backyard- Turkey Hunting 101 4/1/2025 The Illinois Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers partnered with Minority Outdoor Alliance and Sitka Gear for a Turkey Hunting Workshop in the Vernon Hills suburb of Chicago. The workshop... Tags: Illinois Chapter, the campfire, R3 Event
Media Chapter News Nebraska BHA April update 4/1/2025 Welcome to Nebraska Backcountry Hunters & Anglers April update! Latest: Nebraska BHA met with Nebraska Game and Parks biologist Adam Kester in North Platte to discuss public hunting programs... Tags: Nebraska Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Ben Johnson To Central Rockies Group Assistant Regional Director Position 3/31/2025 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) appointed Ben Johnson to serve as Assistant Regional Director for the Central Rockies Group. Ben is a lifelong hunter-angler who grew... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Texas BHA - Mid-Session Legislative Update 3/27/2025 Over a week has passed since the bill-filing deadline in the 89th Texas Legislative Session, and Texas BHA has been deep in the weeds monitoring key pieces of legislation on priority issues — most... Tags: policy blog, Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News New Mexico BHA March/April Newsletter 3/27/2025 Join Backcountry Hunters & Anglers for the 14th Annual North American Rendezvous. Between June 13-15, we’re headed back to our roots in Missoula, Montana! Secure your spot and experience iconic... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues 2025 Utah Legislative Session Recap & Impacts 3/27/2025 After an extremely busy session, the Utah Legislature wrapped up on Friday, March 7. The chapter leaders of Utah Backcountry Hunters and Anglers tracked several bills this year and participated in... Tags: Utah Chapter, policy blog
Media Chapter News Senate Joint Memorial 104 Echoes “Transfer to the States” Movement 3/26/2025 Camas Creek NWF, USFWS photo by Brent Lawrence In the past week, we saw the Idaho State Legislature adopt Senate Joint Memorial 104 which requests that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service... Tags: Idaho Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Alaska BHA's UAS Intern on SB 105 3/24/2025 Alaska BHA's UAS Intern on SB 105 -Lillian Thorington's oral testimony at the committee hearing on March 17th. Hello, I am your Miss Juneau Volunteer America, Lillian Thorington. I am also an... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues CT BHA Comments on Sunday Hunting and Bear Hunting 3/24/2025 BHA submitted online testimony in reference to two bills up for public hearing in the Connecticut General Assembly Environment Committee today (3/24/25). Connecticut is one of the few states... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Understanding SB5 and Future NM Fish & Wildlife Governance 3/21/2025 SB 5, signed into law in 2025, brings major updates to wildlife governance in New Mexico. It renames the State Game Commission as the State Wildlife Commission and changes the Department of Game... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News West Virginia BHA Organizes and Collaborates on the state's First Sportsman's Day at the Capital 3/20/2025 Politics has a negative connotation that makes most folks recoil at the thought of spending their free time engaged in it. Yet as hunters and anglers who care about conservation it is our... Tags: West Virginia Chapter
Media Chapter News NY BHA March Newsletter 3/19/2025 Update from Chapter Chair Spring is finally here! The skunk cabbage is popping up and letting us know that soon the woods will be green again. We have been eating through the last of last year's... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases State Issues 10th Circuit Court Affirms District Court Decision in Corner-Crossing Case, Upholding Public Access Rights 3/18/2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 18, 2025 CONTACT: Devin O’Dea, Western Policy & Conservation Manager, odea@backcountryhunters.org Denver, CO – In a huge victory for public land owners,... Tags: Colorado Chapter, Utah Chapter, the campfire, press releases, New Mexico Chapter, Oklahoma Chapter, Wyoming Chapter, Kansas Chapter, utah
Media Chapter News Press Releases State Issues California’s National Monuments a Bullseye, 850,000 Acres of Public Lands Under Threat 3/18/2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 18, 2025 Contact: Kaden McArthur, Director of Policy & Government Relations, mcarthur@backcountryhunters.org California’s National Monuments a Bullseye, 850,000... Tags: policy blog, the campfire, press releases, California Chapter
Media Chapter News BLM & BHA Tackle Water Site Inspections to Prioritize Repair 3/18/2025 The Carlsbad Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages over two million acres in southeast New Mexico, providing unmatched public recreation opportunities. Everyone can find... Tags: stewardship blog, New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Damon DeGraw To Routt National Forest Habitat Watch Volunteer Position 3/18/2025 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) appointed Damon DeGraw to serve as a Routt National Forest Habitat Watch Volunteer. Damon grew up in a town of 500 people in northeast... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Utah BHA March Newsletter 3/18/2025 Between Utah's legislative session, the opening of Hunting for Sustainability applications, and an amazing public lands party with Ryan Callaghan of Meateater, February was a busy month! Read on... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Sid White To Northern Front Range Assistant Regional Director Position 3/17/2025 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) appointed Sid White to serve as an Assistant Regional Director for the Northern Front Range Group/region. Sid started fishing at 4... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Jason Judge To Southeast Group Assistant Regional Director Position 3/17/2025 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) appointed Jason Judge to serve as an Assistant Regional Director for the Southeast Group/region.Jason started hunting and fishing in... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Ben Monarch To Arkansas River Valley Group Regional Director Position 3/17/2025 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) appointed Ben Monarch to serve as Regional Director for the Arkansas River Valley Group. Ben was born and raised in Kentucky. He started... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Cade Kloberdanz To Northwest Group Assistant Regional Director Position 3/17/2025 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently appointed Cade Kloberdanz to serve as an Assistant Regional Director for the Northwest Group/region. Cade has been fly-fishing... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Jacob Kinnard To Northern Front Range Assistant Regional Director Position 3/17/2025 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) appointed Jacob Kinnard to serve as an Assistant Regional Director for the Northern Front Range Group/region. Jacob has been fishing... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Steve Bridges To Northern Front Range Assistant Regional Director Position 3/17/2025 “The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) appointed Steve Bridges to serve as an Assistant Regional Director for the Northern Front Range Group/region. Steve started fishing at... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint John Young To Central West Slope Assistant Regional Director Position 3/17/2025 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) appointed John Young to serve as an Assistant Regional Director for the Central West Slope region. John grew up fishing across New... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues New Mexico BHA Policy Update 3.17.25 3/17/2025 Have you been paying attention to your local public lands? Sierra, Otero, and Catron counties recently passed anti-public lands resolutions, and now Luna County is next. The attack on our public... Tags: policy blog, New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado BHA Applauds Passage of Senate Joint Resolution 25-009 in Defense of Public Lands 3/14/2025 DENVER – Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) Colorado chapter celebrates the passage of Senate Joint Resolution 25-009, "Protection of Colorado’s Public Lands," which reaffirms the state’s... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Nebraska BHA March Newsletter 3/10/2025 Welcome to Nebraska Backcountry Hunters & Anglers March update! This month, two BHA Nebraska board members Kyle Broadfoot and Bill Grossnicklaus set up a BHA booth at the Nebraska Bowhunters... Tags: Nebraska Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues NC BHA in Opposition to Denial of Public Access in Senate Bill 220 3/9/2025 The provisions outlined in North Carolina senate bill SB220, Section 4, specifically the new Section 14-280.4, pose significant restrictions on public access to our waterways by making it a... Tags: North Carolina Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues SC Supports Bill H3872, Hunting Heritage Protection Act 3/5/2025 South Carolina Bill H3872 "Hunting Heritage Protection Act" is measure aimed at preserving and promoting hunting opportunities on South Carolina's Department of Natural Resources managed lands. A... Tags: South Carolina Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado BHA Statement on HB25-1258, Scientific Management of Wildlife 3/4/2025 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is a member organization that seeks to ensure North America's outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting, through conservation education and work on... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News RECAP: Southeast Chapter Small Game Hunt 3/4/2025 On February 22, 2025, the Southeast Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers organized a small game hunt at Sherburne Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Lottie, Louisiana. This event combined... Tags: Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Western State Policy Spotter - March 3/4/2025 This is your March 4th edition of BHA's Western Policy Spotter - a high-level scan of state policy and legislation impacting wild public lands, waters and wildlife across the West. Note - this... Tags: Colorado Chapter, Washington Chapter, Idaho Chapter, Utah Chapter, policy blog, the campfire, Montana Chapter, New Mexico Chapter, Alaska Chapter, Arizona Chapter, California Chapter, Nevada Chapter, Oregon Chapter, Wyoming Chapter, Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues NM BHA Supports SB 291 to Enhance LEO Authority 3/3/2025 BHA Supports Senate Bill 291 At Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, we fight to protect wild places, fair chase hunting, and responsible fishing. But none of that matters if our fish and game laws... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues NM BHA Supports SB 5 - Bill Summary & Status Report 3/3/2025 The New Mexico Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (NM BHA) supports Senate Bill 5 (SB 5) and has worked with legislators and hook and bullet partners to ensure the hunting and angling... Tags: policy blog, New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Ohio BHA Chapter 2025 Spring Newsletter 3/3/2025 The Ohio BHA Chapter has been busy this winter creating impactful plans across Ohio. Check out the 2025 Newsletter below! Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Blacktail Deer Foundation Pint Night Juneau: Recap and Citizen Science Opportunities 3/3/2025 Blacktail Deer Foundation Pint Night Juneau: Recap and Citizen Science Opportunities by Lillian Thorington, AK BHA Intern Spring Overview of BDF in Southeast Alaska. One of the most... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Draw Tag Results Day and Night: February 21st, 2025. 3/2/2025 AWP Draw Tag Results Party Moose Call Winners. On the evening of February 21, over 100 Alaskans: hunters, anglers and trappers from all over Southcentral Alaska, gathered at Double Shovel Cider... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues The Sportsmen’s Caucus Advisory Council: A Collective Voice in the Legislature 3/1/2025 For the last handful of years, Utah BHA’s Board has been involved with the Utah Sportsmen’s Caucus at the Capitol during the Legislative Session. In the past, the Caucus served as an opportunity... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues IN BHA HB 1447 - State Management of State Forests 2/26/2025 “I have read many definitions of what is a conservationist, and written not a few myself, but I suspect that the best one is written not with a pen, but with an axe. It is a matter of what a man... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Minnesota BHA Emphasizes Importance of BWCAW Protections 2/26/2025 Minnesota Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers' Position Statement on Protecting the Boundary Waters Watershed As the voice for wild public lands, waters, and wildlife, the Minnesota... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Chapter News Oklahoma BHA '25 Winter Newsletter 2/26/2025 The Oklahoma Chapter is working to make an impact on behalf of OK BHA members and the conservation needs in the state. Check out the latest from the chapter in the newsletter below! Tags: Oklahoma Chapter
Media Chapter News Nebraska BHA February 2025 Newsletter 2/26/2025 Nebraska Backcountry Hunters & Anglers has begun sending out a regular report with a summary of our recent efforts and with alerts on potential upcoming events. This past month we added four new... Tags: Nebraska Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Interagency Collaboration Leads to Reward for Private Citizen 2/24/2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February, 24th, 2025 BHA Contact: Dre Arman arman@backcountryhunters.org BLM Contact: Bruce Hallman bhallman@blm.gov Interagency Collaboration Leads to Reward for Private... Tags: Idaho Chapter, OHV
Media Chapter News Montana BHA Hosts Successful Conservation Celebration 2/24/2025 A shoutout to our presenting sponsors Trailhead River Sports, Life Chiropractic, and Rangitsch Brothers RV for making this event possible! The Montana Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers... Tags: Montana Chapter
Media Chapter News Wisconsin BHA Opens Board Applications for 2025 2/24/2025 Are you looking to give back to those wild places in Wisconsin that you hunt and fish and ensure access to those places for generations to come? Click here to apply for the WI BHA Board of... Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News Agency Layoffs Jeopardize Our Public Lands 2/21/2025 Agency Layoffs Jeopardize Our Public Lands Late last week, on orders from President Trump’s Office of Personnel Management, our federal land and wildlife management agencies laid off thousands... Tags: Idaho Chapter
Media Chapter News Maine State Team Winter Update 2/20/2025 We are taking a moment before the snow melts revealing sheds, ice melts on our fishing spots and the turkeys start strutting to catch everyone up with some policy activity here in... Tags: New England Chapter, Maine
Media Chapter News State Issues NV February 2025 Newsletter 2/19/2025 It’s that time of year when the final seasons have come to an end, and we start planning for the fall. That is of course, unless you’re one of the lucky few who were awarded a spring turkey tag.... Tags: Nevada Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues NV January 2025 Newsletter 2/19/2025 As the dust settles on 2024, we can look back and assess the work that BHA has done. BHA advocated and supported actions taken by the Department of the Interior and U.S. Forest Service that... Tags: Nevada Chapter
Media Chapter News NY BHA February Newsletter 2/19/2025 Update from Chapter Chair With the hunting seasons mostly wrapped up, I am getting stir crazy dreaming about chasing gobblers in the spring turkey woods, and the NY Chapter is busy working on... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News BLM proposes sale of parcels in Nebraska 2/18/2025 The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is revising its land use plan in Nebraska, potentially opening nearly all of its 5,100 acres for sale. These parcels, primarily 40 to 80 acres each, are... Tags: Nebraska Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Mountain Goat ID Public Lands Pint Night with Alaska BHA & RMGA 2/14/2025 Mountain Goat collars, skulls, horns, and ID information made available by ADF&G and RMGA at the Mountain Goat ID Pint Night On the evening of January 31st BHA Alaska Chapter co-hosted a fun... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News MI BHA Chapter Applauds DNR’s Decision Halt Development in Gaylord Forest Mgt Unit 2/14/2025 The Michigan chapter of BHA is pleased to report that, following our call to not skip the public input process, the Michigan DNR has halted further plans on a proposed 400 acre solar farm within... Tags: Michigan Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Why New Hampshire House Bill 202 is Bad for Wildlife Conservation 2/13/2025 UPDATE - 2/13/25 Good news! House Bill 202: House Committee Vote 14-1, Inexpedient to Legislate. Fortunately, the bill’s forward progress is all but over. Today, the House Fish and Game and Marine... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues NM BHA January 2025 Newsletter! 2/11/2025 New Mexico Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Don't miss your chance to connect with fellow hunters and anglers at the upcoming New Mexico Outdoor Adventures Show. NMBHA will be selling... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Virginia Should Commit to Wildlife Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Funding 2/11/2025 Unfortunately, both Virginia HB 2025: Wildlife Corridors or Crossings; Action Plan and Programs and Virginia HB 2059: Virginia’s Great Outdoors Act were tabled at the start of the legislative... Tags: Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues UTAH 2025 Mid-Legislative Session Update 2/11/2025 Every year in Q1, Utah state officials engage in the Utah Legislative Session to pass new laws or amend laws. Utah BHA follows and engages in the Session quite closely, as there are typically... Tags: Utah Chapter, policy blog
Media Chapter News RECAP: SC BHA Squirrel Hunt and Trash Pickup 2/10/2025 On February 8, 2025, the South Carolina Chapter of BHA hosted a great day in the woods at Sumter National Forest near Clinton. The event brought together BHA members and families for a morning of... Tags: South Carolina Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues February 2025 with Alaska BHA - Newsletter 2/7/2025 Alaska -- We made it through January, which was filled with Board of Game meetings, a few great Pint Nights, and a lot of news about public lands conservation in Alaska. Not... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Western State Policy Spotter - First Look 2/7/2025 Welcome to your first glimpse of BHA's Western Policy Spotter - a high-level scan of state policy and legislation impacting wild public lands, waters and wildlife across the West. Much like... Tags: Colorado Chapter, Washington Chapter, Idaho Chapter, Utah Chapter, policy blog, the campfire, Montana Chapter, New Mexico Chapter, Arizona Chapter, California Chapter, Nevada Chapter, Oregon Chapter, Wyoming Chapter, Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News Celebrating Backcountry Hunters & Anglers with Vibrissa Beer 2/6/2025 Yesterday reminded me once again why I love being a member of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. Every year, we hold our annual chapter board meeting for the Mid-Atlantic Chapter, bringing everyone... Tags: Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues BHA Defends Coyote Hunting and Commission Processes in CA 2/5/2025 Next week, the California Fish & Game Commission will consider acting on a recommendation by the Wildlife Resources Committee (WRC) that C.C.R. § 472 be amended to remove coyotes. CA BHA... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News EVENT RECAP: 2025 North Country Icebreaker 2/4/2025 The North Country Icebreaker: A Gathering for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Public Lands Supporters A rendezvous is traditionally a meeting between two or more people at a pre-arranged location. The BHA... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Policy Alert: Senate Bill 5 Gains Momentum in the New Mexico Legislature 2/3/2025 After many years of unsuccessful attempts at reforming the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, a new bill is speeding through the 2025 legislative session. The New Mexico Chapter of... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Reflections on the 2025 Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival: A Weekend of Connection and Conservation 1/30/2025 Recently, I attended the 2025 Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival at the Meadows Event Park in Doswell, VA. I was representing the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, manning... Tags: Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Media Chapter News Mountain Lion Processing with Washington BHA 1/30/2025 Mountain Lion Processing with Washington BHA Thanks to collaboration with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), and the generosity of a local archery range, the WA Chapter of... Tags: washington blog, Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Rhode Island BHA 2024 Policy Roundup 1/30/2025 Rhode Island BHA 2024 Policy Roundup Following a successful year in 2023, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ team in Rhode Island advocated more effectively than ever in 2024 to support the Ocean... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Kentucky - Mullins WMA May be up for Sale 1/30/2025 Map reading and general land navigation skills are essential tools in the outdoorsman’s tool kit. Those tools are doubly important when you are a public lands and waters user because it is... Tags: Kentucky Chapter
Media Chapter News Backcountry Stewardship in the Bootheel of New Mexico 1/29/2025 The Bootheel region of New Mexico is normally viewed from inside a car speeding down I-10. From the interstate it appears desolate and dry. Large wide expanses of creosote bush and mesquite... Tags: stewardship blog, New Mexico Chapter, stewardship, Events
Media Chapter News State Issues Nolichucky River - Stop CSX Destructive Construction Activities 1/29/2025 Protect the Nolichucky River: Stop CSX’s Destructive Construction Activities In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s devastating floods and landslides across Southern Appalachia, a Herculean effort... Tags: North Carolina Chapter, Tennessee Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues NC Chapter Applauds Wildlife Commission for Fighting Against Privatization 1/27/2025 Last summer, a private property owners association in Western North Carolina filed a contested case against the NC Wildlife Resources Commission to block public recreation on sections of two... Tags: North Carolina Chapter
Media Chapter News Public Lands On The Chopping Block: It’s Now Or Never 1/24/2025 America is exceptional in many regards. One of the most notable of our ideals encompasses 640 million acres: our system of public lands and waters, equally owned by every citizen. “We the people... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Mid-Atlantic Chapter Celebrates Maryland’s Newest National Wildlife Refuge 1/22/2025 The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) is thrilled to share exciting news for Maryland and the greater Chesapeake Bay watershed. On December 13, 2024, U.S. Secretary of... Tags: Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Advocating for Wildlife Protection and Resilient Infrastructure in Virginia 1/22/2025 As Virginia faces increasing challenges related to wildlife-vehicle conflicts, habitat fragmentation, and biodiversity loss, the Mid-Atlantic Chapter continues to support proactive measures that... Tags: Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases State Issues President Trump’s Day One Actions Include Assault on Alaska Public Lands 1/21/2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 21, 2025 Contact: Kaden McArthur, Director of Policy and Government Relations, mcarthur@backcountryhunters.org President Trump’s Day One Actions Include Assault on... Tags: the campfire, featured, press releases, Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Virginia’s Great Outdoors Act (HB2059) Moves Forward: Action Needed! 1/17/2025 Exciting news! Virginia’s Great Outdoors Act (HB2059) has been referred directly to the House Appropriations Committee (HAC), bypassing the Agriculture, Chesapeake, and Natural Resources... Tags: Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Media Chapter News MI BHA Chapter Advocates for Responsible Public Land Use 1/17/2025 MI BHA Chapter Advocates for Responsible Public Land Use The Michigan BHA chapter continues to actively advocate for the responsible management of our state’s public lands. Recently, we submitted... Tags: Michigan Chapter
Media Chapter News 1.10.25 NM State Game Commission Recap 1/16/2025 This meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. in Santa Fe, New Mexico, by Chair Richard Stump. Director Michael Sloane delivered the Commission roll call; six members were present (one position has... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News 11.8.24 NM State Game Commission Recap 1/16/2025 The meeting gathered at Las Cruses. Five Commissioners were present in the room at the beginning of the meeting (Chair Stump, Vice Chair Sharon Salazar Hickey, Dr. Sabrina Pack, Tirzio Lopez,... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Appoints David Gallegos as Habitat Watch Volunteer 1/15/2025 Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint David Gallegos To San Luis Valley Habitat Watch Volunteer Position The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently appointed... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Elk Hoof Disease 101 1/15/2025 Elk Hoof Disease 101 – What You Need to Know About the Disease Afflicting Elk in the Pacific Northwest and Beyond Finding an elk herd in the thick, fog-laced forests of Southwest Washington can... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News Arizona BHA Helps Maintain Access on Perrin Ranch 1/15/2025 The Arizona Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) have come together for a handful of rewarding days of volunteer work on Perrin Ranch in Unit 10, Arizona. This effort was part of the... Tags: Arizona Chapter, access
Media Chapter News Press Releases Supreme Court Rejects Utah’s Land Grab Lawsuit: A Victory for Public Land Owners 1/13/2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 13, 2025 Contacts: Kaden McArthur, Director of Policy and Government Relations, mcarthur@backcountryhunters.org Devin O’Dea, Western Policy & Conservation Manager,... Tags: Utah Chapter, the campfire, featured, press releases
Media Chapter News WA Governor Inslee’s Final Fish and Wildlife Commission Appointments Sabotage the Incoming Administration 1/12/2025 Governor Inslee’s decisions tarnish his environmental legacy by marginalizing Tribal input, representative government, and the independent oversight of wildlife management. FOR IMMEDIATE... Tags: washington blog, Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Florida Black Bear Management - The Full Story About the Potential 2025 Hunt 1/12/2025 Will bear hunting in Florida be a reality in the future? At the December 2024 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) commission meeting the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute... Tags: Florida Chapter
Media Chapter News 2024 Indiana BHA Recap 1/7/2025 Indiana BHA 2024 Year in Review!!! The Indiana BHA Chapter had an excellent 2024! Below, we are going to provide you with a quick recap of some of our accomplishments over the course of the... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases BHA Applauds Chuckwalla Designation Conserving 624,000 Acres of Public Lands 1/7/2025 For Immediate Release: January 7, 2025 Contacts: Nadia Marji, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, nadia@backcountryhunters.org Kaden McArthur, Director of Policy & Government... Tags: the campfire, press releases, California Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases Anglers, Hunters Cheer President Biden’s Action to Designate Sáttítla Highlands National Monument 1/7/2025 For Immediate Release: January 07, 2025 Contacts:Sam Davidson, Policy Director, California Public Lands, Trout Unlimited(831) 235-2542 / sam.davidson@tu.org Kaden McArthur, Director of Policy... Tags: the campfire, press releases, California Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Winter 2024 Newsletter 1/6/2025 As 2024 came to a close, Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers looked back on a year of many successes. We had one of our most active and impactful stewardship seasons ever, removing miles of... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases State Issues Hunters & Anglers Celebrate Temporary Oil and Gas Withdrawal in Nevada’s Ruby Mountains 12/30/2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 30, 2024 Contact: Kaden McArthur, Government Relations Manager, mcarthur@backcountryhunters.org The Sportsmen for the Rubies Coalition encourages strong collaboration... Tags: the campfire, press releases, Nevada Chapter
Media Chapter News Happy Conservation Holidays from Alaska BHA 12/27/2024 Great news for Alaska's Public Lands to wrap up 2024! On December 8, 2024, a significant win for conservation was achieved when an amendment mandating the Department... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News Field to Table Smoked Goose Blueberry Grilled Cheese Sandwich 12/23/2024 Smoked Goose Blueberry Grilled Cheese Sandwich Growing up in the Midwest, I always had an ample amount of Canada geese breasts in the freezer. Since I stopped buying meat altogether, I found... Tags: Field to Table, Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Valley County is for Public Land Owners 12/23/2024 As the Utah lawsuit to seize our public lands rages on, some of our elected officials in Idaho are jumping on Utah’s bandwagon to destroy our public land heritage. In October we saw Idaho... Tags: Idaho Chapter
Media Chapter News 4,000 Acres of Added Public Land in Indiana 12/23/2024 New Public Land Acquisition a Win for Us All! As you’ve probably already heard, Indiana DNR recently acquired 4,000 acres in Sullivan County. In a world where so much conservation news is about... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News Field to Table Sourdough Cougar Claws 12/23/2024 By Melissa Hendrickson What better way to celebrate the rejection of Proposition 127 in Colorado, the citizen initiative that tried to ban mountain lion hunting, than baking up a delicious... Tags: Idaho Chapter, the campfire, Field to Table
Media Chapter News State Issues Alaska BHA Beer Dinner Recap 12/22/2024 BHA Beer Dinner Recap A Night of Conservation, Community, and Culinary Delights Darren Bruning, Deputy Director of Wildlife Conservation presenting on Wood Bison Restoration in AlaskaThe... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News VT BHA Pint Night with Ethan Tapper 12/20/2024 The Vermont team of the New England Chapter hosted a Pint Night at the Bear Naked Growler December 19th in Montpelier, VT. The focus of the evening was to hear from Ethan Tapper, local Vermont... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases Sporting Businesses Rally Around Protections for the Dolores Canyons 12/18/2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 18, 2024 Contact: Bryan Jones, Regional Policy Coordinator, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers – jones@backcountryhunters.org Jay Chancellor, Colorado Advocacy Campaigns... Tags: Colorado Chapter, the campfire, press releases
Media Chapter News State Issues California BHA 2024 Recap 12/13/2024 With 2024 coming to an end, we would like to take the opportunity to reflect on California BHA's engagement and accomplishments that were made possible by the support of our dedicated members and... Tags: stewardship blog, California Chapter, habitat, r3
Media Chapter News Press Releases State Issues Two-Year Protection Initiated for Pecos River Watershed 12/13/2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 13, 2024 Contact: Kaden McArthur, Government Relations Manager mcarthur@backcountryhunters.org Two-Year Protection Initiated For Pecos River Watershed Washington, D.C.... Tags: press releases, New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Beers, Bands, and Bitterbrush Stands - Public Land Stewardship with the California & Nevada BHA Chapters 12/13/2024 Our second Annual Beer, Bands, & Bitterbrush Stands event gathered BHA community members from Santa Barbara to Elko and everywhere in between to restore habitat for mule deer, pronghorn, upland... Tags: stewardship blog, the campfire, featured, California Chapter, Nevada Chapter, habitat, californiabha
Media Chapter News 2024 Kentucky BHA Year in Review 12/13/2024 Exceptional Growth and Impact throughout 2024 2024 has been another year of successful growth for Kentucky Backcountry Hunters & Anglers! Since its inception and charter in 2019, the... Tags: Kentucky Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Michigan chapter urges action to protect Lake Superior: The Threat of Copperwood Mine 12/13/2024 At Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA), we are passionate about preserving the wild places and public lands that provide us with the hunting, fishing, and recreation opportunities that we all... Tags: Michigan Chapter
Media Chapter News Trails at Mena Decision Announced, Arkansas BHA Seeks Member Input 12/11/2024 The Trails at Mena project is a proposed development on Rich Mountain north of Mena, within the boundaries of the Ouachita National Forest. Over a period of 5-10 years, Arkansas Department of... Tags: Arkansas Chapter
Media Chapter News Summer Recap - Fence Pull with RMEF at Pumphouse 12/10/2024 Here comes Jerry and yes, he has sandwiches. The midday heat does little to dampen the appetite we have worked up after a morning of unburdening the local hillside of outdated fencing. There... Tags: stewardship blog, Colorado Chapter, stewardship, CO Fence Pull, Colorado events
Media Chapter News Public Comment Period - IN DNR Division of Forestry Strategic Direction 12/10/2024 You have until 12/17 to comment on the Indiana DNR Division of Forestry 2025-2029 Strategic Direction, the document that sets out the plan for our state forests for the next 5 years. CLICK HERE... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News WA Chapter Supports Commissioner Linville Reappointment 12/4/2024 To: The Office of Governor Jay Inslee Cc: Ruth Musgrave, Senior Policy Advisor for Natural Resources Subject: Fish and Wildlife Commission Reappointment- Molly Linville Dear Governor Inslee, On... Tags: washington blog, Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Trapping Heritage and Education with Alaska Board Member, Ryan Bandy 12/3/2024 Trapping Heritage and Education with Alaska BHA Board Member, Ryan Bandy Greetings from the Interior, BHA members! As we arrive in December, trapping along the Yukon and Koyukuk Rivers is in... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News Thankful for YOU, Alaska BHA 11/28/2024 There is a new threat to Alaska's Brooks Range. Veterans Against the Ambler Road: A Call for Responsible Stewardship of Public Lands "As a veteran who has dedicated my life to... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Trails (Motorized & Mechanized) Impacts On Public Lands Habitat 11/25/2024 As populations and outdoor recreation grows in the west it’s imperative that trail planning and management consider the effects of roads, trails, and recreation activities on big game high... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Senate Committee Advances Final Public Lands and Waters Legislation for the 118th Congress 11/20/2024 On November 19, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held its final Business Meeting of the 118th Congress. The record-breaking number of bills on the docket highlights the backlog of... Tags: Colorado Chapter, policy blog, the campfire, Montana Chapter, California Chapter, Nevada Chapter, access, Public Waters Access
Media Chapter News Help Guide Planning at Keweenaw Point and Fort Wilkins State Park 11/20/2024 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input on two new general management plans in the Keweenaw Peninsula. One is for Keweenaw Point state-managed lands and the other is... Tags: Michigan Chapter
Media Chapter News The History of the Whitetail Deer in Indiana 11/19/2024 A Brief History of White-tailed Deer in Indiana “It’s hard to treat natural resources casually when you know that generations have fought for them” (Jim Posewitz) Introduction In November 2021,... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues US Marines Provide Helicopter Support for Bighorn Sheep Habitat Improvement 11/15/2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 15, 2024 Contact: Devin O'Dea 415-246-5329, odea@backcountryhunters.org | Scott Gibson 909-210-0548, scottygibson@gmail.com Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and the... Tags: stewardship blog, the campfire, California Chapter, habitat
Media Chapter News NY BHA November '24 Newsletter 11/15/2024 Update from Chapter Chair Hi fellow public land advocates! I hope you are all enjoying the fall season and having luck filling your freezers! I am writing this before heading out to deer camp for... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues First Annual Alaska Chapter Board Retreat & Crawdad Catch-and-Cook Stewardship Event October 2024: Event Recap 11/12/2024 First Annual Alaska Chapter Board Retreat and Crawdad Catch-and-Cook Stewardship Event October 2024: Event Recap Board Retreat Earlier this year, our Chapter Chair, Dave Johnson, shared an... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News 6x6 Karma: The Bear Facts 11/12/2024 During the late summer/early fall I spend several days in the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado scouting rifle season elk hunting locales. I’m not looking for elk, specifically, but for... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues CWD Detected in New York 11/12/2024 Recently the New York Department of Environmental Conservation sent an email to locals in Region 6 and then to the rest of the state concerning detection of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) at a... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Utah is Not For Sale, and Neither is Idaho 11/8/2024 Utah’s lawsuit to seize 18.5 million acres of public land has brought with it significant outcry from public land enthusiasts across the beehive state. It can be tempting to think the... Tags: Idaho Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Release - Gate Project Complete at Cedar Creek WMA 11/5/2024 Arkansas Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Announces Gate Project Completed at Cedar Creek WMA Fort Smith, Ark. (October 16, 2024) – The Arkansas chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) today... Tags: Arkansas Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues CALL TO ACTION: Support a Sandhill Crane Season in Wisconsin 11/4/2024 Join the Wisconsin Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers in urging committee members to recommend the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources seek federal approval for a hunting season of... Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News Hunters And Anglers Support Dolores River Canyons National Monument Designation 10/29/2024 A growing chorus of hunters, anglers, and other public lands advocates are encouraging President Biden to protect and Dolores River Canyons region in southwest Colorado as a national monument. A... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News New Hampshire Fish & Game Wildlife Action Plan Survey 10/29/2024 Your input is crucial to a successful 2025 New Hampshire Wildlife Action Plan. Let your voice be heard and help to protect New Hampshire’s wildlife and wild places by taking the Wildlife Action... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Battle at Bellyache Ridge 10/28/2024 Battle At Bellyache Ridge Fence Removal By Briant Wiles It was the end of May 2024, and the BHA stewardship team was riding high after victories at Meeker, Rabbit Mountain, Perins Peak, and... Tags: stewardship blog, Colorado Chapter, stewardship, CO Fence Pull, Colorado events
Media Chapter News Support Rhode Island Waterfowl Conservation & Hunting Opportunities 10/28/2024 As part of BHA’s Yardsale Auction, New England BHA is auctioning a fully outfitted Rhode Island waterfowl hunt for the winner and three hunting buddies (4 people total) that was generously donated... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Mid-Atlantic Chapter Supports Virginia’s Great Outdoor Act 10/24/2024 The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is expressing its support for Virginia’s Great Outdoors Act (HB 1297). Introduced by Delegate Paul Krizek of Virginia’s 16th District,... Tags: Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Media Chapter News A Tribute to Arizona BHA Founding Member Kurt Bahti 10/22/2024 The Arizona Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is saddened to hear of the passing of founding member Kurt Bahti. Kurt's dedication to protecting the earth’s most valuable resources and... Tags: Arizona Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues MINNESOTANS: Vote "YES" To Renew Lottery Funding to Natural Resources 10/18/2024 Minnesotans will see a proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot as they head to the polls for the general election. It is called “Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Chapter News North Dakota BHA Fall Newsletter 10/17/2024 It's the best time of the year! Between getting out for hunting season, here's what we've been up to: Policy Updates The North American Grasslands Conservation Act has been introduced... Tags: North Dakota Chapter
Media Chapter News Hunting for Sustainability: A Participant’s Perspective 10/17/2024 Once I realized that western big game hunting was an opportunity to have an epic backpacking trip in the wilderness that potentially could yield a yearlong supply of the most organic, local,... Tags: Utah Chapter, Hunting for Sustainability
Media Chapter News NY OCTOBER NEWSLETTER 10/17/2024 Update from Chapter Chair Well, we have officially made it to the best time of the year. Fall colors, cooling temps, and lots of time in the woods and marshes chasing white-tailed deer, small... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Rhode Island BHA Submits Comments to NOAA Coastal Program Evaluation 10/15/2024 On October 15, 2024, BHA’s Rhode Island Team submitted written testimony to NOAA, related to their periodic coastal management program review focused on Rhode Island’s Coastal Resources Management... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Stearns Ruffed Grouse Habitat Management Project Proposal 10/11/2024 The Stearns Ranger District of the Daniel Boone National Forest is requesting public comment on the Stearn Ruffed Grouse Management Plan proposal. The project will be on US Forest Service... Tags: Kentucky Chapter
Media Chapter News Utah Public Lands Lawsuit: How Can I Get Involved? 10/10/2024 A lot of hunters and anglers have reached out to our chapter asking how they can get even more involved in opposing Utah’s Public Lands Lawsuit in addition to signing the petition on BHA’s... Tags: Utah Chapter, policy blog, the campfire, featured
Media Chapter News Event Recap: Wick's Wildlife Area Fence Removal 10/10/2024 Nineteen Iowa BHA members, college students, and family members gathered on September 15th, 2024 at Wick's Wildlife Area outside of Story City, IA for a fence removal project. The goal of the... Tags: stewardship, Iowa Chapter
Media Chapter News The Access Frontlines 10/10/2024 This article originally appeared as the President's Message column of the Summer 2024 Backcountry Journal. By Patrick Berry Imagine the excitement and anticipation after a long week of... Tags: the campfire, Texas Chapter, save the cutoff
Media Chapter News Recap: Public Lands Pint Night at Common Roots Brewing Sponsored by onX 10/8/2024 We had a great time celebrating Public Lands month at the Common Roots Flagship in South Glens Falls, NY Former chair, Todd Waldron was on hand to talk about the early days of the NY Chapter... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Alaska BHA Fall 2024 Newsletter 10/2/2024 Mary -- Tis the season for hunting, canning, and for some animals and humans, hibernating. But not for AK BHA! Summer seems all but a blurr and we're still in freezer filling... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News EVENT RECAP: USACE Waterfowl Work Day Brings Immediate Results For Minnesota BHA Members 10/2/2024 Public Lands Month is not only a chance for BHA members to celebrate our wild places and be thankful for the opportunities they have given us, but it is also our chance to give back to... Tags: Minnesota Chapter, stewardship
Media Chapter News State Issues Reward Issued in Central Idaho for Successful Report of Illegal Motorized Use 10/1/2024 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is pleased to issue a $500 reward to Ken Mason as a token of appreciation for the time and effort invested in reporting a tip that resulted in two separate... Tags: Idaho Chapter, OHV
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Fall 2024 Newsletter 10/1/2024 “Deerness manifests a death.My word is grateful.”- Ursula K. Le Guin, Always Coming Home Fall is here, and hunting season is in full swing. Even as many of us turn our thoughts to filling... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Villa Grove STL Fence Removal 9/30/2024 Villa Grove State Trust Lands Fence Removal By Briant Wiles Looking up from the fence our eyes are drawn to a solid wall of mountains that sweep south lining the bathtub of sediment that is... Tags: stewardship blog, Colorado Chapter, stewardship, CO Fence Pull, Colorado events
Media Chapter News Massachusetts Team attends Striperfest 9/30/2024 On September 28th, New England BHA attended StiperFest and was represented by Aaron Townsley and Jen True from the Massachusetts Team and talked with hundreds of folks about BHA's conservation... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Hunting on the Ballot 9/30/2024 This article also appears in the Fall 2024 issue of Backcountry Journal. By Bryan Jones This fall the public’s right to hunt will take center stage on the ballot in Colorado... Tags: Colorado Chapter, the campfire, Backcountry Journal
Media Chapter News State Issues Wildlife Habitat Connectivity Bill Signed into Law in California 9/30/2024 As urbanization increasingly carves up California's landscapes, the need to conserve and enhance wildlife connectivity becomes critical. Assembly Bill 1889 is a significant step toward addressing... Tags: policy blog, California Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases New Senate Bill Would Conserve Over 700,000 Acres of Colorado Public Lands 9/26/2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sep. 26, 2024 Contact: Thomas Plank, 303-720-0111, plank@backcountryhunters.org New Senate Bill Would Conserve Over 700,000 Acres of Colorado Public Lands WASHINGTON, D.C. –... Tags: Colorado Chapter, the campfire, press releases
Media Chapter News The Left Flip Flop Hypothesis 9/25/2024 The Left Flip Flop Hypothesis (Recap of the Clark Fork Public Land Pack-Out) The author’s husband and son cruising the drift holding areas for trash. Words and Photos by Melissa... Tags: Idaho Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Aaron Lingwall To Northern Colorado Group Assistant Regional Director Position 9/24/2024 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers appointed Aaron Lingwall to serve as an Assistant Regional Director for the Northern Colorado Group.[1] Aaron was born and raised in Wahpeton,... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News RECAP: Salisbury Salt Marsh Pack Out Sponsored by onX 9/24/2024 September is Public Lands Month and it was a perfect time to come out to Salisbury Beach State Reservation and help clean up the beach. Salisbury Beach is a unique area where the Merrimack River... Tags: New England Chapter, strewardship
Media Chapter News San Isabel National Forest Fence Removal 9/24/2024 San Isabel National Forest Fence Removal By Briant Wiles “The fence just disappeared” was the overheard remark of one of the participants at the recent Salida fence pull event. 16 motivated... Tags: stewardship blog, Colorado Chapter, stewardship, CO Fence Pull, Colorado events
Media Chapter News 2024 Indiana BHA Chapter Rendezvous Recap 9/19/2024 The Indiana Chapter of BHA hosted their 4th annual Rendezvous at Rockville Lake Park Campground this last weekend. The event was a massive success and rollicking good time!Three dozen people... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News Q3 CO BHA News Update 9/18/2024 “If you want to hunt, first you have to have animals to hunt. And if you want animals, first they’ve got to have habitat to live in. So, if you’re not trying to protect habitat and improve it and... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues BHA Illegal Motorized Use Reward: Hunters Speak Up to Protect Habitat in the White River National Forest 9/17/2024 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) was recently happy to celebrate the courage and commitment of two hunters who played a crucial role in combating illegal motorized use on Colorado’s public... Tags: Colorado Chapter, OHV
Media Chapter News NY September Newsletter 9/17/2024 Update from Chapter Chair We are only a few weeks out from big game season opener (in some places already open). I have been out a few times already chasing early geese and squirrels. I have... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Hunters Cannot Dismiss the Magnitude of Utah’s Public Lands Lawsuit 9/16/2024 On August 20th, 2024, Utah’s Governor Cox announced a sweeping lawsuit that the State filed with the U.S. Supreme Court to challenge the federal government’s legal right to hold and manage 18.5... Tags: Utah Chapter, the campfire, featured
Media Chapter News Water Access Wars Seep Into Southeast 9/16/2024 As the population in North Carolina’s western mountains grows, so too does interest from private entities in laying claim to public water access. For decades, anglers have dealt increasing... Tags: North Carolina Chapter
Media Chapter News East Otto State Forest Trash Pack Out 9/16/2024 On August 18th, Western NY BHA members got together on East Otto State Forest for a public land trash pack-out. Members collected two pickup trucks worth of trash from camp sites and ditches along... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues The Public Lands Rule could be great for conservation – we should give it a chance 9/14/2024 The Public Lands Rule could be great for conservation – we should give it a chance The Bureau of Land Management Conservation and Landscape Health rule, commonly known as the Public Lands Rule,... Tags: Idaho Chapter
Media Chapter News RECAP: NY Annual Saratoga Sand Plains Public Archery Range Shoot 9/13/2024 We had a great time again this year at the Saratoga Sand Plains Wildlife Management Area Public Archery Range We had a few return from last year and some new guests this year join us to shoot... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Make Your Voice Heard! Travel Management Planning on the Little Missouri National Grassland 9/11/2024 The Forest Service is in the early engagement stage of their Travel Management Plan for the Little Missouri National Grasslands. They are hosting a series of Open House meetings to engage the... Tags: North Dakota Chapter
Media Chapter News Mid-Atlantic 2024 Public Lands Month Public Lands Packout 9/9/2024 Every year Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) celebrates National Public Lands Day as a month-long celebration. So, what exactly is all this about and what is National Public Land Day. In... Tags: Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues The Fight for Stream Access: Hunters, Anglers, and Boaters Unite for Colorado’s Waters 9/6/2024 “Colorado’s magnificent rivers and streams are a public trust to be enjoyed by all. Our message to state officials: let our people float and fish.” - Colorado Chapter Co-Chair, Don... Tags: Colorado Chapter, Public Waters Access, stream access
Media Chapter News RECAP: Vermont Northwoods Story Slam at Johnson Woolen Mills 9/5/2024 Nothing defines hunting the big woods like wool pants and coats in the classic buffalo check pattern. Johnson Woolen Mills has been at it in Vermont for nearly two centuries. They hosted us for... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Howe Ranch Fence Removal 9/5/2024 Howe Ranch Fence Removal By Briant Wiles With the elk bugling and the temps starting to come down in the mountains of central Colorado my mind drifts back to the heat of the summer and one of... Tags: stewardship blog, Colorado Chapter, stewardship, CO Fence Pull, Colorado events
Media Chapter News Keep Public Lands Out of Utah's Greedy Hands 9/4/2024 In the history of ill-advised plans and underhanded schemes to squander the public lands legacy shared by all Americans, Utah officials may have just eclipsed the rest of the bunch. In August, the... Tags: Utah Chapter, policy blog, the campfire
Media Chapter News BHA Volunteers Expand Elk Habitat on BLM lands in Northwest CA 9/4/2024 On a still morning in Humboldt County, BHA volunteers gathered at the Lacks Creek Management Area for the second year in a row to expand elk and deer habitat by reducing encroaching conifers on... Tags: stewardship blog, California Chapter, habitat
Media Chapter News MI DNR State Forest Managment Plan - Public Comment Opportunities 8/30/2024 Michigan DNR will release for public comment a draft of the new State Forest Management Plan Development of the Draft Management Plan was a monumental undertaking by the DNR and will set the... Tags: Michigan Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues The Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project 8/30/2024 The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is committed to our mission to ensure North America's outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting, through education... Tags: Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases Anglers and Hunters Applaud Introduction of Legislation to Create Sáttítla National Monument 8/30/2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 30, 2024 Contact: Joel Weltzien, (406) 925-3771, weltzien@backcountryhunters.org Anglers and Hunters Applaud Introduction of Legislation to Create Sáttítla National... Tags: policy blog, the campfire, press releases, California Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases BLM to Maintain Conservation Status for 28 Million Acres in Alaska 8/29/2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 29, 2024 Contact: Mary Glaves, 415-246-5329, glaves@backcountryhunters.org BLM to Maintain Conservation Status for 28 Million Acres in Alaska Washington, D.C.... Tags: policy blog, the campfire, press releases, Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News Two Miles of Sheep Fencing Removed in New Mexico 8/28/2024 Domesticated sheep arrived with the early Spanish conquistadors and explorers in the 1500's. Sheep herding was a lucrative venture for many people... Tags: stewardship blog, New Mexico Chapter, stewardship, Events
Media Chapter News 8/15/24 NM Habitat Stamp Citizen Advisory Committee - Meeting Recap 8/28/2024 The NM Citizen Advisory Committee* met with NMDGF staff on August 15th in Santa Fe to determine priorities for Habitat Stamp funding among 11 collaborative submissions. Eight of the nine Advisory... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Alaska BHA August 26th Newsletter: Essence of Fall 8/27/2024 The essence of fall is in the air and termination dust has even made an appearance in some areas. Fall is here in Alaska...Our favorite time of year! This fall, aside from all the... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Hunters And Anglers Call For President Biden To Designate Dolores River Canyons National Monument 8/26/2024 Area faces threats from industrial scale mining, habitat fragmentation, unmanaged recreation) (Colorado Newsline: 8/21/24) In the words of former Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) Conservation... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Welcomes Murphy Robinson to Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission 8/23/2024 Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is glad to welcome Murphy Robinson as the newly appointed sportsmen’s representative to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission. Appointed by... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Maine Team Learn to Hunt: Whitetail Deer 8/23/2024 New England BHA led two Whitetail Deer Hunting workshops on August 17 at the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine Outdoor Education Center in Augusta. The workshops were presented in partnership with... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Bighorn Sheep Survey 2024 Re-Cap 8/22/2024 CA BHA Volunteers help CDFW Staff Survey Bighorn Sheep Across the Mojave! The heat was coming and we all knew it. With a projected high of 115 for both days, we knew that getting to elevation... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases State Issues Utah Attempts to Wrest Public Lands Out of Public Hands 8/20/2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 20, 2024 Contact: Devin O’Dea, 415-246-5329 odea@backcountryhunters.org Utah Attempts to Wrest Public Lands Out of Public Hands SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Backcountry... Tags: Utah Chapter, policy blog, the campfire, featured, press releases
Media Chapter News NY BHA August Newsletter 8/20/2024 Update from Chapter Chair Happy August everyone. I hope you all are as excited as I am about the upcoming hunting season opening up next month. DEC has some big changes this year to how they will... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Snowmass Falls Ranch - A new beginning. 8/20/2024 Snowmass Falls Ranch A New Beginning By Briant Wiles When it comes to opportunities to help improve habitat on a newly acquired piece of public ground in the mountains of Colorado, it... Tags: stewardship blog, Colorado Chapter, stewardship, CO Fence Pull, Colorado events
Media Chapter News 8/9/24 New Mexico State Game Commission Recap 8/14/2024 This meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. in Taos, New Mexico by Chair Stump. The Commission roll call was conducted by Director Michael Sloane; all members were present. Commissioners attending... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Success at Miramonte 8/13/2024 Miramonte Fence Pull Dan Noble State Wildlife Area By Craig Grother During the weekend of August 9 through 11, West Slope BHA members teamed up with Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff to... Tags: stewardship blog, Colorado Chapter, stewardship, CO Fence Pull, Colorado events
Media Chapter News New Mexico BHA Volunteers Remove 6 miles of Fencing on the Marquez/ L Bar WMA 8/13/2024 Summer thunderstorms built up on the horizon of the Marquez/L Bar Wildlife Management Area. This years monsoon season has been a memorable one. It's rare that the landscape of New Mexico stays... Tags: stewardship blog, New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Maine Team Leader of the New England Chapter, Robert Bryan on Non-lead Ammunition 8/13/2024 Non-Lead Ammunition Speaks for Itself at Maine Workshop By Rob Bryan 8/11/2024 On August 10, Rob Bryan represented the New England Chapter at a workshop presented by the Non-Lead Partnership and... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Learn to Hunt North Idaho Class 8/9/2024 By Rome Fiore My hunting journey started all the way in California when I was a kid. My father and grandfather taught me the necessary skills to harvest upland game birds and fish. These lessons... Tags: Idaho Chapter
Media Chapter News Public Input Needed - Access Inclusion to Riverfront Master Plan in Terre Haute 8/9/2024 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District has teamed up with the Wabash Riverfront Planning Partnership to develop an updated riverfront master plan for Terre Haute, IN. This master... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News Field Report from the 34th Biennial Sage and Columbian Sharptail Grouse Workshop 8/8/2024 When the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) invited our Washington Chapter to sponsor this year’s WAFWA Sage and Columbian Sharptail Grouse Workshop in Wenatchee, we were thrilled.... Tags: washington blog, Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News Enter the Vortex Edge Hunter Marksmanship Sweepstakes! 8/8/2024 Get ready to “dial in” your rifle hunting skills with Vortex Optics and Wisconsin BHA! Find your “Edge” with the professionals at the Vortex Edge training program through an unforgettable 2-day... Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) Statement on Colorado Ballot Proposition 127 8/6/2024 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) is disappointed that Proposition 127, which proposes a hunting ban for Mountain Lion, Bobcat, and Lynx, has garnered enough signatures to appear on the Colorado... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News A Stark New Reality for Washington’s Wildlife 8/2/2024 By Dan Wilson & Josh Wilund On August 1st, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced the first confirmed case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Washington state. The news... Tags: washington blog, Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Trails at Mena - Project on Ouachita National Forest 7/31/2024 In mid-July I traveled to Mena for my first look at Rich Mountain, Arkansas’ second highest peak. I wanted to see for myself where the Trails at Mena project would go and imagine what the... Tags: Arkansas Chapter
Media Chapter News Utah BHA partners with BLM to restore vital Sage Grouse Habitat 7/30/2024 After two years of project planning by BHA Board Member and BLM Wildlife Biologist, Jason Kaitchuck, a group of 21 volunteers gathered sharing donuts and coffee on the side of the road while... Tags: Utah Chapter, stewardship
Media Chapter News Stewardship Recap - 6th Annual Salmon River Clean-up Float 7/29/2024 The Idaho Chapter recently hosted the 6th annual Salmon River Cleanup Float near Challis, Idaho. This fun summer event brings volunteers together to float the famous Salmon River to pick up trash... Tags: stewardship blog, Idaho Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Save the Cutoff Road Case - July 17 Hearing Update 7/25/2024 The battle to Save the Cutoff continues with new developments in the court case that BHA formally weighed in on earlier in the year – view the amicus curiae we submitted alongside the Texas Rivers... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News Fence Modification on the Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument 7/23/2024 On July 20, 2024, NM and CO BHA members, BLM staff, a Pheasants Forever intern and multiple non BHA members joined Habitat Stewardship Coordinator Bard Edrington V... Tags: stewardship blog, New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Thompson Divide Mineral Withdrawal: A Win for All 7/22/2024 Backcountry Journal: Summer 2024 Backcountry hunters and anglers value wild country, clean water and intact habitat. It’s a founding principal of this organization, and one that remains a priority... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Foraging, (Forest) Health, and Fishing 7/19/2024 A different kind of FHF adventure Words and Photos by Melissa Hendrickson One of the lessons I’ve learned over the many years of doing field work and hunting is having several backup plans can... Tags: Idaho Chapter, container
Media Chapter News State Issues Large-scale mountain bike project on Ouachita National Forest 7/18/2024 The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism is requesting a Special Use Permit for an area of National Forest Service lands for trail development and recreation-related infrastructure.... Tags: Arkansas Chapter
Media Chapter News NY BHA July Newsletter 7/17/2024 Update from Chapter Chair Hey all, I hope everyone is managing to stay cool! This month, I want to encourage you all to take the time this summer to meet your fellow BHA members. We have two big... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News RECAP: NY BHA with Alone star Melanie Sawyer at Filson NYC 7/17/2024 It was a great evening at Filson NYC with History Channel's Alone Season 10 star, Melanie Sawyer! She spent the evening talking about her experience on Alone Season 10 and showing the tools she... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Waterfowl Banding with Rhode Island BHA – Summer 2024 7/16/2024 Each year fish & wildlife agencies around the country assemble teams of biologists, technicians, and volunteers to take on the important conservation work of banding waterfowl. Unlike winter... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Indiana BHA Chapter Assists Willow Slough WMA 7/16/2024 On Saturday, July 13th and Sunday, July 14th, the Indiana chapter put in some serious work at the Willow Slough FWA, a 10,000 acre property near Morocco, Indiana. This property borders Illinois,... Tags: stewardship blog, Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News U.S. Forest Service Clarifies Dog Leash Rule for BWCA 7/15/2024 If you are a Boundary Waters visitor, and enjoy having your four-legged friends along on your hunting, camping, or fishing trip, you might have noticed a change to one of the rules listed on the... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Chapter News CO BHA Appoint Jarret Childers to Southwest Colorado Assistant Regional Director Position 7/15/2024 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently appointed Jarret Childers to serve as an Assistant Regional Director for the Southwest Colorado region. Jarret was born in... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Florida's Right to Fish & Hunt Bill 7/15/2024 This November, Floridians heading to the ballot box will have the opportunity to vote on Amendment 2, Florida’s Right to Fish and Hunt bill. This bill would protect Florida’s rich outdoor heritage... Tags: Florida Chapter
Media Chapter News Event Recap: Restoring Hunter Walking Trails in Superior National Forest 7/12/2024 Minnesota BHA volunteers gathered on June 29th in the Superior National Forest in Northeast Minnesota to improve access of hunter walking trails that had become nearly inaccessible for... Tags: Minnesota Chapter, stewardship
Media Chapter News Sultan Basin 2024 Recap 7/11/2024 Over the weekend of June 24th, 27 public land enthusiasts from Washington Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and Trash No Land worked with WA DNR to clean a shooting area in Snohomish County,... Tags: washington blog, Washington Stewardship, Washington Chapter, stewardship
Media Chapter News Public Service Announcement- WDFW Special Draw Corrections 7/11/2024 On July 10th, the Department of Fish and Wildlife announced that a complication occurred in assigning special draws results, as well as corrective steps they are taking to address it. We encourage... Tags: washington blog, Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Permanent Public Access Secured on Missouri's Finley River 7/10/2024 The Missouri Court of Appeals has rendered its verdict on the appeal of the decision in favor of public access to the Finley River at Lindenlure. In a unanimous ruling by all three judges, the... Tags: Missouri Chapter
Media Chapter News North Dakota BHA 2024 Summer Newsletter 7/10/2024 Midsummer greetings from ND BHA! This newsletter features updates from your chapter's latest projects, events, podcasts, and more. And as always, contact us if you interested in getting... Tags: North Dakota Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues BHA Illegal Motorized Use Reward: Gunnison Area Hunter Speaks Up to Protect Habitat 7/2/2024 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) was recently happy to celebrate the courage and commitment of a local Gunnison hunter (name withheld at his request) who played a crucial role in combating... Tags: Colorado Chapter, OHV
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado BHA Rendezvous Roundup: San Isabel National Forest (June 21-23, 2024) 7/2/2024 The Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) chapter held their 15th Annual Rendezvous in the San Isabel National Forest west of Salida/Poncha Springs during June. A dozen hunters and anglers... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues BLM Denies Ambler Road Permit 7/1/2024 Unloading for a backcountry hunt in the Brooks Range. PC: Barry Whitehill, AK Chapter of BHA. BHA and Hunters & Anglers for the Brooks Range Celebrate the BLM's Denial of the Ambler Road... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News Vermont Successfully Defends Wildlife Management and Conservation Legacy 7/1/2024 Vermont S.258 emerged as one of the most contentious wildlife and hunting-related bills in the state's recent history. Shortly after its introduction, the Vermont Backcountry Hunters and Anglers... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News RECAP: Archery Day for New Hunters 7/1/2024 On June 22, NY Hunters of Color (HOC), NY BHA, and The Nature Conservancy of New York hosted an intro to archery and deer hunting event at a TNC property in Westchester, NY. We had roughly 40 new... Tags: New York Chapter, New York events
Media Chapter News RECAP: Drink & Duck : Paint Your Own Duck Decoy Night at Filson 7/1/2024 This past June 27th, NY BHA hosted a ticketed event at Filson NYC to paint black duck decoys. The chapter purchased the decoys and paint kits from Dixie Decoys and refreshments were generously... Tags: New York Chapter, New York events
Media Chapter News State Issues RI BHA Submits Comments to CRMC on Quidnessett Country Club’s Illegal Seawall 6/28/2024 Some time between late 2022 and early 2023 the Quidnessett Country Club (QCC), located near the northern end of North Kingstown RI, built a sea wall near one of the holes of their golf course. Had... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News RECAP: NY onX Pint Night with NYSDEC in Albany 6/28/2024 On Wednesday June 26th we met at the Common Roots Brewing Company, Albany Outpost for a great onX sponsored Pint Night with the NYSDEC Bureau Chief of Fisheries, Steve Hurst. Steve enlightened us... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Arkansas BHA 2024 Catfish Camp 6/27/2024 Catfish Camp 2024 Thirty people braved the heat June 21-23 at Lake Dardanelle State Park to spend time with friends and get out on the water chasing America’s favorite whiskered fish. Trot lines,... Tags: Arkansas Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado BHA Chapter Newsletter, Summer 2024 6/26/2024 “The solution to any problem–work, love, money, whatever–is to go fishing, and the worse the problem, the longer the trip should be.” John Gierach, Standing in a River Waving a Stick Welcome to... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News EVENT RECAP: 1st Annual Iowa BHA Bluegill Bash 6/24/2024 The Iowa Chapter of BHA held the inaugural BHA Bluegill Bash on Saturday, June 15th to kick off Father's Day weekend. This event took place at Hickory Grove Lake, which was chosen not only for... Tags: Iowa Chapter, R3 Event, Fundraiser
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado BHA Q2 2024 Update 6/21/2024 “The natural world sustains us with clean air, unpolluted water, recreation, and natural resources. If we destroy nature, we destroy ourselves.” –Jim Posewitz, Beyond Fair Chase[1] Backcountry... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Wisconsin BHA Signs on to Protect Prairie Chicken Habitat From Solar Farm Project 6/20/2024 The Wisconsin Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers has signed on to a letter that addresses concerns around the Vista Sand Solar Project, which if allowed, would be the largest solar farm in... Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues NY sends comment into NYSDEC on OGC-9 Public Rights to Navigation and Fishing 6/20/2024 On June 14, 2024 The New York Chapter submitted a comment to NY Department of Environmental Conservation in regards to OGC-9 Public Rights to Navigation and Fishing. Access to some streams and... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Indiana BHA Hosts Forest Managment Pint Night with Sentinel Landscape 6/19/2024 On Saturday, June 15th, we hosted Michael Spalding of Sentinel Landscape at our Pint Night at Heartwork Brewing Co. in Bloomington, Indiana. The event was an essential educational opportunity for... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News 2024 Arkansas BHA Summer Newletter 6/18/2024 Can you believe it's already June?! While some seasons may be in the rearview, we hope they are replaced by new pursuits to get you outdoors and explore all that our beautiful state has to... Tags: Arkansas Chapter, Arkansas
Media Chapter News Grouse Creek Pack Out Recap 6/17/2024 Grouse Creek Pack Out Recap Words and Photos by Melissa Hendrickson How much trash can 12 adults, 3 pre-teens, and 3 toddlers pick up in 3 hours? Apparently the answer is 2 overfull dump... Tags: Idaho Chapter, stewardship
Media Chapter News 2024 Small Game Bootcamp Recap 6/17/2024 BHA Chapters are unique due to their abilities to cast a broad focus within the conservation world. Chapters identify and engage in important topics, issues, and trends that are localized to... Tags: Kentucky Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Kansas Legislative Recap 2024 - Efforts to Fight Commission Attacks 6/17/2024 The policy team at Kansas BHA rode a veritable roller coaster of legislation in the 2023-2024 session aimed at abolishing or drastically modifying the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission, the... Tags: policy blog, Kansas Chapter
Media Chapter News Senate Committee Considers Legislation to Conserve Public Lands and Waters 6/14/2024 On June 12, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining held a legislative hearing which included the consideration of six bills supported by... Tags: Colorado Chapter, policy blog, the campfire, Montana Chapter, featured, California Chapter, Nevada Chapter, Wyoming Chapter
Media Chapter News NY BHA June Newsletter 6/12/2024 Update from Chapter Chair I hope everyone had an amazing May out chasing turkeys, trout or just spending time outdoors! As we roll into the summer months, we hope to see you at one of our many... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Arkansas BHA Chapter Seeks Communications Chair 6/12/2024 The Arkansas Chapter Board has an immediate opening for our Communications Chair. This volunteer role is all about keeping our members in the loop. You'll be the mastermind behind our quarterly... Tags: Arkansas Chapter
Media Chapter News Recap: Western NY Allen Lake Trail Project 6/12/2024 On June 1st volunteers from the New York Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers assisted NYS DEC West Almond Foresters with the construction of a new foot trail around Allen Lake. The trail... Tags: stewardship blog, New York Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues RI Assembly sends Three BHA-Backed Wildlife Bills to Governor 6/12/2024 Just days before the end of the 2024 legislative session the RI General Assembly approved three wildlife bills in concurrence, each of which was supported by the New England Chapter of Backcountry... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues NY Wildlife Crossings Bill S4198B 6/11/2024 NY Senate bill S4198B has been passed by the NY Senate and NY Assembly and is now on its way to Governor Hochul's desk for signing. The bill directs the New York Department of Transportation and... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases BHA, TU Launch Sportsmen for the Dolores 6/7/2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Jay Chancellor, Trout Unlimited, jay.chancellor@tu.org, 720-484-9247 Kaden McArthur, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, mcarthur@backcountryhunters.org,... Tags: Colorado Chapter, policy blog, the campfire, featured, press releases
Media Chapter News State Issues OPINION: Non-residents harvest more mule deer bucks than residents in NE Montana 6/6/2024 When it comes to hunter crowding and the state of mule deer, non-resident hunting pressure and harvests aren’t the only culprits, but mounting evidence shows they’re a big one. According to an... Tags: Montana Chapter
Media Chapter News North Dakota BHA Inventories 50 Miles of Fence on BLM 6/5/2024 Last weekend, North Dakota BHA board members spent the weekend inventorying nearly 50 miles of fence using ATVs on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Big Gumbo represents the last... Tags: north dakota recap, stewardship blog, North Dakota Chapter
Media Chapter News New Mexico BHA: Fence Removal on the Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument 6/4/2024 The Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument was established in 2013 and comprises 242,500 acres with an additional 3,700 acres recently added. It lies in northern New Mexico and is bisected by the... Tags: stewardship blog, New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News NM BHA Repairs Trick Tank Fencing Alongside USFS 6/4/2024 On May 18, 2024 New Mexico BHA Vice Chair Mark Zschoche led a group of BHA volunteers on yet another spring work project. The exclosure fencing around the Sargent KV Trick Tank had been damaged... Tags: stewardship blog, New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Public Comment Period for Yellowwood and Morgan-Monroe State Forest Management 6/3/2024 The Indiana Division of Forestry has an open public comment period allowing you to provide feedback on their forest management plans for Yellowood and Morgan-Monroe State Forests. The IN DNR has... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News Recap: Annual Central NY Spring Pint Night 6/3/2024 NY held its second Annual Central NY Spring Pint Night May 30th '24 in Homer, NY and was sponsored by Sporting Lead-Free and onX! Folks brought a dish to pass and played conservation themed trivia... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News RECAP: NY BHA Turkey Hunting 101 at Filson 2024 5/29/2024 NY Hunters of Color, the NY Chapter of BHA, and NY Department of Environmental Conservation got together May 15th at the Filson NYC store to support roughly new turkey hunters. DEC gave a brief... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Utah BHA Leads Miles for Muleys Project for Paunsaugunt Mule Deer Herd 5/29/2024 Well, here we go!' I thought, standing in the sunny Southern Utah desert, watching the convoy of trucks, Jeeps, and OHVs slowly depart from the campsite to their assigned destinations in the... Tags: stewardship blog, Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News The Long Road to Rendezvous 5/29/2024 The Long Road to Rendezvous Words and Photos by Melissa Hendrickson As far as driving directions go, it’s a pretty easy route from our hometown to Rendezvous in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It... Tags: Idaho Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Hunting Colorado’s Mountain Merriam’s (with The Colonel & The Fox) and Struttin’ & Cluckin’ at Rendezvous 5/28/2024 Among hunter-conservationists the story of the decimation of wildlands and wildlife during the 1700s-1800s followed by a remarkable recovery during the 1900s-2000s is well known. However, a week... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News New England Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Chapter Board Member Patrick Saunders Receives Sigurd F. Olson Award 5/23/2024 The Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Sigurd F. Olson Award recognizes outstanding effort conserving rivers, lakes or wetland habitat. Patrick Saunders, a New England BHA Chapter Board Member, is the... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News EVENT RECAP: North Dakota BHA Hosts Work Day 5/22/2024 Last weekend, ten BHA members, including three kids, spent their Saturday removing old tree guards and picking up trash at Pipestem Reservoir. After a day's hard work, the group managed to fill... Tags: north dakota recap, stewardship blog, North Dakota Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Local Outdoorsmen Rally to Save the Cutoff 5/22/2024 In early 2022, a private landowner illegally blocked access to a popular public hunting and fishing destination in East Texas known locally as “The Cutoff”. A group of local sportsmen who hunt and... Tags: the campfire, Texas Chapter, access, Public Waters Access, container
Media Chapter News Recap: RI DEM F&W/Light Foundation Youth Turkey Hunt '24 5/21/2024 Earlier this year New England BHA’s Rhode Island Team announced that we would be sponsoring the 2024 RI Youth Mentored Wild Turkey Hunt coordinated by The Light Foundation and the Rhode Island... Tags: New England Chapter, New England Events
Media Chapter News Field to Table Elk Enchiladas 5/20/2024 Elk Enchiladas This Elk enchiladas recipe is a must-try. It offers a rich and savory experience that brings game meat to the forefront of your culinary repertoire. Whether you use ground elk or... Tags: Field to Table, Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News 5/16/24 NM State Game Commission Recap 5/20/2024 Thursday, May 16, 2024 Hobbs, NM The meeting began at 9 a.m. with the Commission roll call by Director Michael Sloane. Six Commissioners attended physically: Tirzio Lopez (Vice-Chair), Fernando... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers 15th Annual Rendezvous (June 21-23, 2024) 5/14/2024 The Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) 15th annual Rendezvous is scheduled for June 21-23, 2024. We will set up camp in the San Isabel National Forest-Salida Ranger District west of... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Buckman Road Cleanup Recap 5/14/2024 On March 23 BHA volunteers partnered up with the BLM, NM Public Lands Interpretive Association, NWF, NM Wild, NM Crag, and NM Mountain Club to clean up 7 miles of Old Buckman Road down to the Rio... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Habitat Stewardship in Idaho's Swan Valley 5/14/2024 Look Near Before You Look Far One of the lessons I have learned over and over while elk hunting is ‘look near before you look far.’ In other words, make sure there are no animals right in front of... Tags: stewardship blog, Idaho Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues TAKE ACTION: Support HB 1873 For Stream Access 5/13/2024 Illinois stream access is widely misunderstood, a result of the state not mirroring federal law. A stream that would be considered public by federal law is not public under Illinois state law, as... Tags: Illinois Chapter
Media Chapter News Missouri BHA Applauds MDC Changes to Waterfowl Blind Regulations on Public Land 5/13/2024 The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will be voting to change waterfowl hunting regulations for the restricted portion of the Upper Mississippi Conservation Area (UMCA) starting in the... Tags: Missouri Chapter, Waterfowl
Media Chapter News NY BHA May Newsletter 5/10/2024 Update from Chapter Chair Taking a break from the turkey woods to put together this newsletter. My season is off to a great start with a nice public land gobbler taken on opening morning hunting a... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News RECAP: Turkey Learn-to-Hunt with MN BHA and The Trust For Public Lands 5/9/2024 Forging New Traditions Through Unified Hunting Legacies Who will safeguard our public lands, waters, and wildlife if they remain unknown? The Minnesota Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers... Tags: Minnesota Chapter, R3 Event
Media Chapter News RECAP: NY BHA Amawalk/Muscoot River Arbor Day Tree Planting 5/8/2024 NY BHA in collaboration with NYC TU, and NY HOC held an Arbor Day Tree Planting Saturday, April 27, 2024 along the Amawalk/Muscoot River near the town of Amawalk, NY. We returned again this year... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues CO BHA Chapter Newsletter Spring 2024 5/8/2024 “One swallow does not make a summer, but one skein of geese, cleaving the murk of March thaw, is the spring.” -Aldo Leopold, A Sand County Almanac There’s no other organization like Backcountry... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Volunteers Restore Habitat for Rio Grand Cutthroat Trout 5/7/2024 The Kirtland AFI club and New Mexico Chapter had an incredible time at the Annual Lincoln National Forest stream restoration project on April 20th! Our crew worked diligently to repair two small... Tags: stewardship blog, AFI Featured Stories, New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues California’s New Era in Black Bear Conservation: A Science-Driven Approach with a Role for Hunters 5/6/2024 Bear hunting has been an integral part of California’s history since the Golden State was founded in 1850 and for thousands of years prior to colonization. In 2021 and 2022, anti-hunting groups... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues OH BHA Joins Partners to Take Legal Action Opposing Permitting Process 5/3/2024 History In 2011, a law was passed permitting natural gas drilling at state parks in Ohio. (Ohio Senate approves bill to allow oil and gas drilling at state parks). Largely due to public concern... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News Fish and Wildlife Commission Fail Wildlife, Collaboration in Cougar Rulemaking 5/2/2024 On the weekend of April 19th, while the Washington chapter accepted the George Bird Grinnell award at Rendezvous and volunteers labored to restore habitat along the Yakima River, the Fish and... Tags: washington blog, Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases Legislation to Restore Hunting to California’s Castle Mountains, Improve Public Land Management 5/2/2024 For Immediate Release May 2, 2024 Contact: Thomas Plank, 303-720-0111 plank@backcountryhunters.org Legislation to Restore Hunting to California’s Castle Mountains, Improve Public Land... Tags: the campfire, press releases, California Chapter
Media Chapter News RECAP: Maine BHA Skowhegan Fence Removal 4/30/2024 It was a very successful day at the Maine Skowhegan Fence Removal Project last Sunday April 28th. A small but feisty crew removed +1500’ of fence that was wrapped in invasive plants! The Maine... Tags: stewardship blog, New England Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Board Member Dan Parkinson Receives Aldo Leopold Award 4/29/2024 Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) Board/Executive Leadership Team (ELT) member Dan Parkinson received the BHA Aldo Leopold Award for outstanding effort conserving terrestrial wildlife... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News House of Representatives to Vote on Attacks to Public Lands and Waters 4/25/2024 Update 5/1/2024: On April 30, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the WEST Act with a vote of 211-202. The Superior National Forest Restoration Act was passed with a vote of 212-203. On May... Tags: Minnesota Chapter, Utah Chapter, policy blog, the campfire, Alaska Chapter, Nevada Chapter
Media Chapter News EVENT RECAP: ND BHA Supports U.S. Forest Service Sheyenne National Grasslands Stewardship Project 4/25/2024 On April 14th, six BHA members (plus three kids!) helped clean up Hankinson Hills, a U.S. Forest Service property about an hour southwest of Fargo. The 2800-acre property is a beautiful rolling... Tags: north dakota recap, stewardship blog, North Dakota Chapter
Media Chapter News 4/19/24 NM State Game Commission Recap 4/24/2024 The State Game Commission is finally up to full membership, though with half the commissioners either brand new or relatively new to the job, their April meeting in Silver City was more about... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Jacob Young Emerging Leader Spotlight 4/22/2024 After joining the Idaho State Chapter Board, I’ve been lucky enough to get acquainted with the University of Idaho (U of I) Collegiate Chapter and their powerhouse of a President Jacob Young. We... Tags: Idaho Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases Chuckwalla National Monument Would Conserve, Connect Public Lands 4/16/2024 For Immediate Release April 16, 2024 Contact: Thomas Plank, 303-720-0111 plank@backcountryhunters.org Chuckwalla National Monument Would Conserve, Connect Public Lands WASHINGTON, D.C.— As... Tags: policy blog, the campfire, press releases, California Chapter
Media Chapter News New Mexico BHA Tackles Kiowa Fence Improvements 4/16/2024 As Backcountry Hunters and Anglers members and Forest Service personnel gathered on Friday evening, newcomers were treated to the wide open vistas of the high plains, vast unbroken skylines and... Tags: New Mexico Chapter, stewardship
Media Chapter News NM Waterfowl Hunters Comment on 2019 State Land Closure 4/15/2024 The New Mexico State Land office is undergoing a public planning process for the 212 acre parcel of state land adjacent to Valle de Oro that was unilaterally closed to waterfowl hunting by the... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News New Mexico BHA Board Member Appointed to Habitat Stamp Committee 4/15/2024 On March 8, 2024, Mark Mattaini (Paguate, NM), a member of the NM BHA board, was appointed by the New Mexico Game Commission to a five-year term on the Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC), which... Tags: New Mexico Chapter, stewardship
Media Chapter News A Changing of the Guard 4/15/2024 A Changing of the Guard This year's Washington chapter board retreat brought mixed emotions as my esteemed co-chair, Cameron Lankhaar, shared his decision to step down from his position. Cameron... Tags: washington blog, Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News CT RECAP: Forest Clean-up and Invasives Foraging Class Naugatuck State Forest April 2024 4/15/2024 The Connecticut team of the New England Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers joined Joe Ross, arborist and founder of eattheplanet.org, and Amy Demers, founder of CT Foraging Club, for a... Tags: New England Chapter, New England Events
Media Chapter News VT Recap: Maintenance Day at Dead Creek WMA April 2024 4/15/2024 The Vermont team of the New England Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers held a Maintenance Day at Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area on April 13th, removing brush and trees on the West... Tags: stewardship blog, New England Chapter, New England Events
Media Chapter News Arkansas Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Contributes $5,000 to Arkansas Game and Fish for Black Bear Research 4/12/2024 Arkansas Backcountry Hunters and Anglers has made a donation of $5,000 to support black bear research efforts undertaken by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC). This contribution, sourced... Tags: Arkansas Chapter
Media Chapter News NY BHA April Newsletter 4/11/2024 Update from Chapter Chair Well, May is almost here, and despite the excitement of earthquakes and a solar eclipse, I can’t wait for it to finally arrive! There is no better time to be in the woods... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues VT: GMNF TELEPHONE GAP INTEGRATED RESOURCE PROJECT, 2024 4/11/2024 On April 8th, 2024, the Vermont team submitted a comment to the US Forest Service on the Telephone Gap Integrated Resource Project (Telephone Gap IRP). The Green Mountain National Forest is part... Tags: New England Chapter
North American News Chapter News North American News Featured Story 2 4/9/2024 Tags: Access & Opportunity, Public Lands & Waters, Fair Chase
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Support Dolores River Canyons National Monument Proposal 4/5/2024 In the words of former Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) Conservation Director John Gale, “Conserving large tracts of undeveloped public lands as national monuments is essential to America’s... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues VT: GMNF Telephone Gap Integrated Resource Project Comment Period 4/5/2024 4/5/24 The US Forest Service is seeking public comment on a project called the Telephone Gap Integrated Resource Project (Telephone Gap IRP). The scope of the project is broad and it includes a... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Update: Vermont BHA Opposes Legislative Bill to Restructure Fish & Wildlife Board 4/3/2024 Thanks to pressure from the hunting and angling community, which was generated from New England BHA and other key Vermont Sporting groups, lawmakers made significant amendments to S.258 before... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Recap: Three Rivers WMA - Public Land Packout 4/2/2024 NY BHA had a great day Saturday March 30th, 2024 with the Public Land Packout at the Three Rivers Wildlife Management Area outside Syracuse, New York. This public land offers hiking, abundant... Tags: New York Chapter, New York events
Media Chapter News State Issues Minnesota BHA Position on State Land Transfers 4/2/2024 BHA MN Position on Ownership Transfer of Public Lands As the voice for public lands, waters, and wildlife, the Minnesota Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA MN) believes our shared... Tags: Minnesota Chapter, container
Media Chapter News North Dakota BHA 2024 Spring Newsletter 4/1/2024 ND BHA Quarterly Newsletter Greetings from ND BHA! We are making our way out of winter here in North Dakota. Plans for the chapter are taking shape, this letter will give you an update on what... Tags: North Dakota Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Kentucky Senate Bill 3 Defeated 3/29/2024 FRANKFORT, KY -- The Kentucky Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers helped defeat a dangerous bill in the statehouse that would have made conservation more difficult in the state. Senate Bill... Tags: Kentucky Chapter, policy blog
Media Chapter News State Issues Hunting For Experience: Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Oral History Project 3/28/2024 During December 2023 I was contacted by a University of Montana student about taking part in a Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) Oral History Project. “I am a student enrolled at the University... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues LETTER: North Dakota BHA Supports Keeping Grand Forks Water Board Lands Open for Hunting 3/19/2024 March 18, 2024 Tom PerdueChairmanGrand Forks County Water Board151 South 4th StreetGrand Forks, ND 58201 Chairman Perdue and Members of the Grand Forks County Water Board, On behalf of the North... Tags: North Dakota Chapter
Media Chapter News NEBRASKA BHA FENCE REMOVAL PROJECT: Recap 3/18/2024 On March 16th Nebraska Backcountry Hunters and Anglers hosted a fence removal project at Nebraska Game and Park’s Wapiti Wildlife Management Area in the Loess Canyons south of North Platte. As... Tags: Nebraska Chapter
Media Chapter News Murray State BHA Collegiate Club Squirrel Hunt and Packout 3/15/2024 On December 2nd, six Murray State BHA club members along with Kevin Murphy from Small Game Nation and Paul Skees from the Kentucky BHA chapter, rendezvoused for a quick breakfast and headed out... Tags: Kentucky Chapter, R3 Event, murray state
Media Chapter News The Patron Saints of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers 3/12/2024 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) started around a campfire during March 2004, thanks to seven hunters and anglers, men and women, the “Gang of Seven.”[1] They were inspired by the political... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News NY BHA March Newsletter 3/12/2024 Update from Chapter Chair Happy spring everyone (did we even have a winter?)! If you are like me, you are digging out your turkey calls and dreaming of warm mornings chasing gobblers. Or maybe you... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues NY BHA 2024 Legislative Tracker 3/12/2024 Part of the responsibility of the NY BHA Chapter Board is to keep an eye on legislative proposals in the NY Legislature that potentially impact hunters and anglers. We will do our best to keep... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Indiana BHA 2024 First Quarter Action 3/12/2024 The Indiana chapter has had a tremendous start to 2024. Our Events Team organized a slate of events in February that set us on track for another banner year. We kicked things off with a wood... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues AZ Public Lands Bill Watch 3/11/2024 HB 2021 This bill would require the holder of a conservation easement to make an annual payment in place of taxes on the reduction of value of the original parcel caused by the placement of the... Tags: Arizona Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues 03/08/24 New Mexico Game Commission Recap 3/11/2024 Friday March 8, 2024 Albuquerque, NM The meeting began shortly after 9 a.m. with the Commission roll call. Commissioners present included Tirzio Lopez (Vice-Chair), Fernando Clemente, Sharon... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Local View: Mining-threatened Boundary Waters remains a top priority 3/8/2024 From the column: "In the water world that is northern Minnesota, one thing you can count on is that any sulfide-mine proposal is also a watershed-ruining disaster in waiting." David A. Lien In... Tags: Colorado Chapter, boundary waters
Media Chapter News State Issues Iowa BHA Opposes Attempts to Block Public Land Acquisitions 3/7/2024 Attacks to our public lands and public access can take many forms at the legislature. They can come as proposals that focus on maintaining current public lands rather than acquiring new lands,... Tags: Iowa Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues BHA Opposes Sweeping Fishing Closures in California 3/7/2024 Right now in California, anglers, spear fishers, Tribes and other saltwater stakeholders are grappling with a series of regulatory petitions that could result in reduced fishing access along... Tags: California Chapter, access
Media Chapter News State Issues NY Chapter Visits Albany to Lobby for Wildlife Crossing Bill 3/6/2024 Tuesday March 5th NY BHA along with Wildlands Network, The Nature Conservancy, Rewinding Institute, Protect the Adirondacks, Scenic Hudson, and Hudson Highlands Land Trust visited with NY Assembly... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues 2024 Utah Legislative Session Recap & Impacts 3/4/2024 After a busy session, the Utah Legislature wrapped up this past Friday, March 1. The chapter leaders of Utah Backcountry Hunters and Anglers tracked multiple bills this year and participated in... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News RI BHA Sponsors Youth Mentored Wild Turkey Hunt 3/1/2024 For the first time, BHA’s New England Chapter is sponsoring the RI Youth Mentored Wild Turkey Hunt coordinated by The Light Foundation and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management’s... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Volunteers Improve New Public Land in Kansas 2/29/2024 Seven volunteers from Kansas BHA and two Pheasants Forever Habitat Specialists joined staff from Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks at Lovewell Wildlife Area to assist with an on-the-ground... Tags: stewardship blog, Kansas Chapter, habitat
Media Chapter News Kansas Volunteers Create Habitat for Lake Olathe 2/29/2024 The Kansas Chapter of BHA teamed up with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, the Bishop Miege Fishing Club, a local Boy Scout Troop, and other individuals February 22, 2024 to build new... Tags: stewardship blog, Kansas Chapter, habitat
Media Chapter News State Issues Kansas BHA encourages action on three bad House bills 2/22/2024 Kansans are facing a rash of bills in the state legislature that will greatly affect hunters and anglers. It should be noted that all these bills originated from the House Committee on Agriculture... Tags: policy blog, Kansas Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Habitat Stewardship Coordinator (Briant Wiles) Joins Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Team 2/22/2024 Briant Wiles recently joined the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) team as Colorado Habitat Stewardship Coordinator. Briant was born and raised in Lander, Wyoming, and grew up hunting and... Tags: Colorado Chapter, Colorado stewardship
Media Chapter News State Issues Vermont BHA Opposes Legislative Bill to Eliminate the Fish and Wildlife Board 2/20/2024 2/17/2024 The Vermont Legislative session is in full swing and bills that will have a major impact on our ability to hunt, fish, and trap are up for discussion. The Senate Committee on Natural... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado BHA Q1 2024 Update 2/16/2024 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) mission is to ensure North America’s outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting, through education and work on behalf of wild public lands,... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Rhode Island BHA Duck Banding with RI Fish & Wildlife 2/16/2024 There’s no way around it – as hunting seasons wind down in the Northeast we tend to hang on to the fleeting opportunities that remain to pursue wildlife on our public lands & waters, before we... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News EVENT RECAP: Massachusetts BHA Awards the Second Crystal Squirrel 2/16/2024 On Saturday February 10th, and on the heels of the Small Game Hunting Course the New England Chapter partnered with MassWildlife to present, as part of their Learn to Hunt Program, over a dozen... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues ID BHA Opposes SB 1340 2/15/2024 February 15, 2024 Senator Van T. Burtenshaw Chair, Senate Resources & Environment Committee P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0081 Chairman Burtenshaw: The Idaho Chapter of Backcountry Hunters... Tags: Idaho Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues VT Chapter Wants Hunters, Anglers and Trappers to Weigh-in on Survey 2/15/2024 The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) and the Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC) are leading Move Forward Together Vermont a large-scale planning... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Late Season Grouse on NY Public Land 2/14/2024 My wife and I were enjoying a cross-country ski in a New York State Forest. There was a foot of fresh powder snow and the skiing conditions were perfect. We had stopped at a trail junction to... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Maine is Looking for Members to be on the State Leadership Team 2/14/2024 The New England Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is looking for a few Maine members with energy and a commitment to the future of hunting and fishing. Are you willing to donate some... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Stalking Wildness: BHA’s Wilderness Warriors 2/13/2024 Stalking Wildness: BHA’s Wilderness Warriors The title caught my attention: “Wilderness Warriors: Tales of Backcountry Hunting and Veteran Camaraderie.” It was for a Backcountry Hunters & Anglers... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News A Goose Hunt with a Conservation Twist 2/13/2024 The alarm went off way too many hours before sunrise. The air was crisp with indecision on layers to wear. How many decoys to bring, what snacks to pack. Did the dog’s vest make it in? Should we... Tags: Idaho Chapter
Media Chapter News NY BHA February Newsletter 2024 2/12/2024 Update from Former Chapter Chair Hey everyone! Not sure where you are in the state but where I am it seems to be perpetual early March out there. This will be my last greeting as NY Chapter... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Utah Legislative Session Update 2024 2/7/2024 The Utah Legislative Session commenced on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, and will extend through Friday, March 1, 2024. During this time, members of the Utah State Legislature convene to revise old or... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues ID BHA Opposes HB 469 2/6/2024 February 6, 2024 Representative Ron Mendive Chair, House Resources & Conservation Committee P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0038 Chairman Mendive: The Idaho Chapter of Backcountry Hunters &... Tags: Idaho Chapter
Media Chapter News Call of the Wild - Alaska BHA Volunteers Answer 2/6/2024 Call of the Wild - Alaska BHA Volunteers Answer by Barry Whitehill “The Call” for volunteers to help at the start of the 2024 Yukon Quest by former Alaska BHA Board member Travis Booms saw... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues RI House Committee to Hold Hearings on Two Wildlife Bills 2/4/2024 On Tuesday February 6th RI’s House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources will meet at the Rise of the House to hold public hearings on several bills, including two wildlife bills that... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues A Win for Public Lands in Iowa: HF 2104 Killed In the House, But The Fight is Not Over 2/2/2024 The Iowa Chapter of Backcountry Hunter & Anglers is happy to report that HF 2104 died in subcommittee today. As a result of an outpouring of support by Iowa’s hunters, anglers, trappers, and... Tags: Iowa Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues California BHA Expresses Serious Concerns Over Future of Fishing Access in California 2/1/2024 As an organization dedicated to ensuring our North American heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting with over 350,000 supporters, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers expresses... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Rhode Island BHA Opposes Kelp Proposal that Impacts Wildlife Habitat, Hunting Access 1/31/2024 Last April BHA’s Rhode Island team participated in a preliminary determination hearing before the Jamestown Harbor Commission related to two CRMC aquaculture applications, 2023-02-080 and... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News 2023 Indiana BHA Recap 1/31/2024 2023 was a benchmark year for the Indiana Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. With the support of our members and chapter leaders we were able to accomplish hosting a myriad of successful... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues ID BHA Supports HB 404 1/29/2024 Representative Ron Mendive Chair, House Resources & Conservation Committee P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0038 Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 Chairman Mendive: The Idaho Chapter of Backcountry... Tags: Idaho Chapter
Media Chapter News Indiana BHA Grassroot Impact at J.E. Roush Lake FWA 1/29/2024 The Indiana BHA Chapter had a great day of stewardship at J.E Roush Lake Fish and Wildlife Area in Huntington on Saturday, 1/27. We had 22 awesome volunteers show up to assemble 24 wood duck... Tags: stewardship blog, Indiana Chapter, habitat
Media Chapter News New England BHA – 2024 Annual Planning Meeting 1/29/2024 As 2023-24 hunting seasons wind down, New England BHA’s Board is making plans for the upcoming year. During the weekend of January 27th the NEBHA Board held its annual meeting, where we... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News WA BHA statement on Tribal Consultation 1/26/2024 WA BHA statement on Tribal ConsultationThe following testimony was given at the January 26th, 2024 Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission:"Good Morning Chair, Director and Commissioners. My name... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News Striped Bass Addendum II to Amendment 7: ASMFC Winter Meeting Recap 1/25/2024 Late last year, ASMFC’s Striped Bass Board approved the development of Addendum II , which was intended to “build upon the 2023 emergency action by considering management measures intended to... Tags: New England Chapter, New York Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues BHA Illegal OHV Use Reward: How Two Brothers Helped Protect Colorado's Public Lands 1/24/2024 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) was recently happy to celebrate the courage and commitment of two brothers, Brad and Brian Phillips, who played a crucial role in combating illegal off-highway... Tags: Colorado Chapter, OHV
Media Chapter News TN BHA joins TWRA for Wood Duck Boxes 1/18/2024 The Tennessee BHA Chapter had an awesome turnout this past Saturday January 14th, at the Wood Duck Box build event with the TWRA on the Percy Priest WMA. As soon as we arrived, Mark Vance with... Tags: stewardship blog, Tennessee Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues California BHA 2023 Recap 1/11/2024 With 2023 in the books and some meat in the freezer (hopefully), we would like to take the opportunity to reflect on California BHA's engagement and accomplishments that were made possible by the... Tags: stewardship blog, California Chapter, habitat, r3
Media Chapter News AFI Oklahoma Waterfowl Dual Skills Camp 1/11/2024 Oklahoma Waterfowl Dual Skills Camp Review: What is it: A Dual Skills Camp is a learn-to ______ event. Attendees will be mentored through a hunting or fishing experience from the planning phase... Tags: AFI Featured Stories, Oklahoma Chapter, Waterfowl
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Legislative Liaison Ivan James Appointed to Habitat Stamp Committee 1/10/2024 Colorado Gov. Jared Polis recently appointed Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Legislative Liaison Ivan James to the Colorado Wildlife Habitat Stamp Committee.[1] The Habitat Stamp Committee... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News NY BHA January Newsletter 1/10/2024 Welcome! Hey Everyone, Happy New Year! Winter has been slow to start in my area but with snow predicted it may show up after all. This time of year is great to get outside but be sure to be safe.... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Kentucky Public Land- 54,000 Acres Permanent Conservation Easement 1/8/2024 The Nature Conservancy in Kentucky (TNC), the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (Kentucky Fish and Wildlife) and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) announced yesterday the... Tags: Kentucky Chapter
Media Chapter News WDFW Conservation Policy: TAKE ACTION 1/5/2024 At Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, conservation is the cornerstone of our volunteer efforts, advocacy, and even our long-term enjoyment of the outdoors. While many of us are hunters and anglers... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News Public Lands (& Freedom) Unite Our Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Tribe 1/5/2024 From the Stone Age to the Digital Age two things that set humans apart from most other species were our combination of superb hunting skills and large brain. Our brain evolved into its present... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News 2023 Michigan BHA Recap 12/22/2023 2023 has been an eventful year for the Michigan Chapter of BHA! This year, we've been deeply engaged in vital policy work that is shaping the future of our precious public lands and waters in... Tags: Michigan Chapter
Media Chapter News Tennessee BHA 2023 Review 12/22/2023 Throughout 2023, the Volunteer State BHA chapter had a ton of fun while making an exceptional impact on conservation! We hunted hard together, but more importantly spent time cleaning up our... Tags: Tennessee Chapter
Media Chapter News Sandia Bowhunt Outreach - November Hunt Recap 12/22/2023 NMBHA and NMDGF were out at the Sandias on Nov 18th helping the general public understand the importance of hunting in conservation. Did you catch our last public outreach event? About a dozen... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News 2023 Kentucky BHA Year of Progress 12/20/2023 2023 has been another year of success and growth for the Kentucky Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. We hosted 15 official events in 2021, 31 events in 2022, this year we are up to 40... Tags: Kentucky Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Peninsular Bighorn Sheep Get Another Boost from U.S. Marine Corps Helicopter Squadron 12/13/2023 ANZA-BORREGO DESERT STATE PARK, Calif - For the third year in a row the brave men and women of the U.S. Marine Corps Helicopter Squadron HMLAT303 have stepped up to provide aerial support for bold... Tags: stewardship blog, the campfire, AFI Comms Channel, California Chapter
Media Chapter News NY BHA December Newsletter 12/13/2023 Welcome! Hey everyone, December is upon us! As the end of the year approaches I ask you to take time to reflect on how you have used public lands and water in your outdoor pursuits. Our mission... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Take Action - Atlantic Striped Bass Addendum II 12/13/2023 In late January the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will convene for their winter meeting, where they’re expected to finalize Draft Addendum II to Amendment 7 to the... Tags: New England Chapter, New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Steve Witte To Indemnity Land Liaison Position 12/8/2023 Steve Witte was recently appointed to serve as the Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers chapter Indemnity Lands Liaison. Steve was born in Wray, Colorado, and raised on a farm near Vernon until... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News KY BHA US Hwy 60 Connectivity Corridors Position Statement 12/8/2023 The Kentucky Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (KYBHA) favors the replacement of the US 51 Bridge and opposes the construction of new bridges which would harm the natural wetland... Tags: Kentucky Chapter
Media Chapter News Tucson Hunting for Sustainability Recap 12/6/2023 The fourth Annual Arizona Hunting for Sustainability (H4S) camp brought together new hunters, past participants, and mentors to chase quail, dove, and rabbits North of Tucson. Many of the new... Tags: Arizona Chapter, Hunting for Sustainability
Media Chapter News Northern Minnesota Deer Hunting: Hard Winters and Sage Advice 12/4/2023 “If there was any sage advice to offer Minnesota deer hunters these days it would be simple: Go south,” Duluth News Tribune outdoors reporter John Myers said in the Oct. 27 issue.[1] After fifteen... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News This Season is Not About Red or Blue. It is About Orange. - Minnesota BHA Hosts Governor's Deer Opener 11/28/2023 We sit in a time where we can share our opinion so freely through social media, that it is impossible to wade through all the divisive and oppositional rhetoric. When it comes to the complexity... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Chapter News Calls, Quacks, and Barbed Wire Hacks 11/27/2023 Shining headlamps over the lake, the beams are refracted in a million different directions in the dense fog. The marsh bottom isn't as boot sucking mud as it has been in the past years, so decoy... Tags: stewardship blog, Idaho Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues CO BHA Leads the Effort on Public Hunting and Fishing Access to Indemnity Lands 11/27/2023 Thanks to BHA member Steve Witte and his research and draft letter, the Colorado Chapter of BHA was able to lead the effort to encourage the State Land Board to provide CPW an exclusive initial... Tags: Colorado Chapter, container
Media Chapter News Wisconsin BHA Donates Christmas Trees to Families in Need- Helps Improve Public Land Habitat 11/27/2023 Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, in partnership with Okayest Hunter, is thrilled to announce a donation to Waukesha County Land Conservancy (WCLC), supporting their mission to “protect and... Tags: stewardship blog, Wisconsin Chapter, habitat
Media Chapter News Friends of Crossbar Special Recreation Management Area Partnership Announcement 11/27/2023 The Texas Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA) is happy to announce a recent partnership with Friends of Crossbar Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA). Friends of Crossbar SRMA is... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News TX Policy News - Friends of Crossbar Partnership & Prop 14 Passage 11/27/2023 Friends of Crossbar Special Recreation Management Area Partnership Announcement The Texas Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA) is happy to announce a recent partnership with Friends... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Elk Hunting: A State of Mind (& Body) 11/21/2023 “Elk hunting is a physically and mentally grueling endeavor, but is also worth every second for nothing other than the clarity it can provide in your life.” –Tony J. Peterson[1] During... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues New Bridge Linking Kentucky and Illinois Threatens Boatwright WMA 11/20/2023 UPDATE: Public Information Meeting information is now available on their website plus a Public Feedback Survey about this issue will be open until December 30th! Click on the following link to... Tags: Kentucky Chapter
Media Chapter News Beers, Bands, and Bitterbrush Stands - Public Land Stewardship with the California & Nevada BHA Chapters 11/15/2023 When the event welcome speech closes with “one more question, does anyone want to help blood trail a bear?” you know you’re in for a great weekend. Beer, Bands, & Bitterbrush Stands brought... Tags: stewardship blog, the campfire, featured, California Chapter, Nevada Chapter, habitat, californiabha
Media Chapter News State Issues Texans Vote to Pass Proposition 14, The Centennial Parks Conservation Fund 11/14/2023 In support of wild places and more public access, voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 14 at the polls earlier this month, dedicating significant money to acquire and develop new state... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Stand with Hunt-Fish Effort Opposing the Ambler Industrial Road 11/10/2023 PHOTO: Barry Whitehill, AK Chapter Vice ChairAn unparalleled experience for sportsmen and women can be had in Alaska’s famed Brooks Range – a region home to caribou herds, Dall sheep, moose and... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News NY BHA November Newsletter 11/9/2023 Welcome! Hey everyone, It is the season to get out there! Most game is in season and the water is still open! If you opened this newsletter and have read this far down then you are likely the... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News 10/27/23 New Mexico Game Commission Recap 11/8/2023 Friday October 27, 2023 Farmington, NM Attending in person: Commissions Tirzio Lopez (Vice Chair), Fernando Clemente Attending Virtually: Sharon Salazar-Hickey, Greg Fulfer, Ed Garcia All... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues WI Sharptail grouse comment period OPEN 11/7/2023 Sharptail grouse hunting was once as much a mark of autumn as the family hunting camp in the North Woods. Men, women, children and dogs would take to the pine... Tags: Wisconsin Chapter, upland, Sharptailgrouse, Hunting
Media Chapter News State Issues Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Policy & Government Relations VP John Gale Transitions To Bureau of Land Management 11/6/2023 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) Vice President of Policy & Government Relations John Gale transitioned to a Senior Executive Service position with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News UT BHA's Miles for Muleys: Paunsaugunt Fencing Project 10/30/2023 Situated between Southern Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Dixie National Forest, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park, the Paunsaugunt Plateau is home to one of the West’s... Tags: stewardship blog, Utah Chapter, Arizona Chapter, habitat
Media Chapter News Ohio BHA Fall 2023 Updates 10/27/2023 It is October in Ohio, the leaves are brightly colored but falling fast, and hunting seasons are in full swing. Whitetail deer and squirrels are moving and feeding, and fish are fattening... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado BHA Q4 2023 Update 10/27/2023 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) mission is to ensure North America’s outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting, through education and work on behalf of wild public lands,... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News New Mexico & Texas BHA Receive USFS Prairie Partner Award 10/25/2023 The New Mexico & Texas Chapters of Backcountry Hunter & Anglers are honored to receive the USFS’s 2023 Prairie Partner Award! This award is for external partners that have demonstrated resource... Tags: stewardship blog, New Mexico Chapter, Texas Chapter, habitat
Media Chapter News State Issues RI Fishing Access at Risk in RIDOT Bridge Proposal 10/23/2023 This Tuesday, October 24th, RI’s Coastal Resources Management Council will meet to consider Application 2023-04-094, in which RI’s Department of Transportation outlines plans to rebuild the bike... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Jim McGannon To Colorado Wildlife & Transportation Alliance Liaison Position 10/20/2023 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recently appointed Jim McGannon to serve as their Colorado Wildlife & Transportation Alliance Liaison. Jim was born in North Dakota and... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Minnesota BHA to host Governor's Deer Hunting Opener 10/20/2023 October 19, 2023 [ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced that the 2023 Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener will take place in southeast Minnesota at the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Chapter News 7th Annual Family Squirrel Camp Recap 10/16/2023 The 7th Annual 2023 Family Squirrel Camp hosted by the Arizona Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and the Arizona Wildlife Federation is in the books! This event just keeps getting better and... Tags: Arizona Chapter
Media Chapter News Whiskey Dick Part 2: Stewardship Recap 10/13/2023 --- Last Saturday, October 7th, Washington BHA volunteers joined staff and volunteers from WDFW for some boots on the ground conservation efforts in the Whiskey Dick Wildlife Unit. Situated... Tags: stewardship blog, washington blog, Washington Stewardship, Washington Chapter, habitat, wa_stewardship
Media Chapter News 5th Annual Trout Stocking with KY BHA 10/12/2023 On October 10th, 500 rainbow trout found their way to public waters in the heart of Kentucky thanks to conservation efforts of over forty volunteers! For the 5th year in a row, the Kentucky BHA... Tags: Kentucky Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues MA BHA Opposes ‘Act Modernizing Firearms Laws’ 10/11/2023 Earlier this year Massachusetts Representative Michael Day (D-Middlesex) introduced HD4420 – An Act to Modernize Firearm Laws. This piece of legislation, which was both complicated and extensive,... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News CO Chapter Newsletter Fall 2023 10/9/2023 “A world in which a sacramental portion of food can be taken in an old way—hunting, fishing, farming and gathering—has as much to do with societal sanity as a day's work for a day's pay.” – Tom... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News NY BHA October Newsletter 10/5/2023 Welcome! Hey Everyone, The Vs of geese are pointed south and it is time to breathe in that fall air! Rendezvous was a great time! I cannot wait for next year’s event already! We posted some... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News New York Chapter Rendezvous Recap 10/5/2023 The NY Chapter Rendezvous was a great time! In the shadow of Whiteface Mountain along the Ausable River, the Hungry Trout Resort was a picturesque (check out the pictures below!) spot to build... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Operation Javelina 10/2/2023 I received word in 2019 that the military was sending me to Fort Huachuca, Arizona. To save time among ourselves, my wife and I named the move “Operation Javelina.” Javelina - more properly... Tags: AFI Featured Stories, AFI Comms Channel, Arizona Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues CO BHA Letter Supporting the Vail Bighorn Sheep Initiative 9/30/2023 Please read the attached Colorado Chapter Letter in Support of the Vail Bighorn Initiative. To learn more about this vital Rocky Mountain Bighorn Herd and to support the Initiative please visit... Tags: Colorado Chapter, container
Media Chapter News State Issues Idaho BHA Supports Next Phase of Sawmill Canyon Project 9/29/2023 On Saturday, September 23rd, 16 volunteers gathered in the Pahsimeroi Valley to complete a phase of the Sawmill Canyon project for National Public Lands Day. The volunteers represented Idaho BHA,... Tags: stewardship blog, Idaho Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues New England BHA Supports Moose Research 9/28/2023 In collaboration with the University of New Hampshire's Wildlife Management and Modeling Lab (WMML) and New Hampshire Fish and Game, the New England Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA)... Tags: New England Chapter, New England
Media Chapter News Kentucky BHA Collaborates with Army Corp. of Engineers on Public Lands Day! 9/28/2023 On September 23rd, 20 members from Kentucky Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Chapter and the US Army Corps of Engineers- Louisville District, joined together to celebrate Public Lands Day for the... Tags: Kentucky Chapter
Media Chapter News Shape the Future of Spotted Seatrout Management in Texas 9/26/2023 The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is inviting the public to participate in shaping the future of spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus) harvest regulations along the Texas coast. In... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) Joins Colorado Wildlife Conservation Project (CWCP) Objection to Proposed Mad Rabbit Trails Project 9/26/2023 See the Colorado Chapter supported letter objecting to the Mad Rabbit Trails Project: Tags: Colorado Chapter, container
Media Chapter News State Issues "Trigger Warning" - Thoughts on NY Laws & Regs 9/26/2023 One of my favorite late-summer, early-fall rituals is sitting down with a cup of coffee and the latest New York state guide to hunting and trapping laws and regulations. I see this as the signal... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News From casting to glassing: Utah's 2023 Hunting for Sustainability Course 9/25/2023 I spend a lot of time standing in rivers. Cast, catch, release, repeat. Meanwhile, my friends and fellow BHA members disappear every season into the backcountry, reemerging with epic stories,... Tags: Utah Chapter, r3
Media Chapter News Press Releases BHA Enters into New Partnership with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 9/20/2023 News for Immediate ReleaseSept. 20, 2023Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org USFWS will invest in restoration and fence removal, inventory and modification work in... Tags: stewardship blog, Colorado Chapter, the campfire, press releases, habitat
Media Chapter News NMU Student Represents BHA on Collaborative Project to Improve Grouse Habitat 9/18/2023 This summer, Northern Michigan University student Michael, participated in the Collegiate Program's first stipend-based stewardship project opportunity. Stipends were offered to students to... Tags: stewardship blog, Michigan Chapter, habitat, Collegiate Program
Media Chapter News State Issues Wilderness in Virginia? Yes, that there is! 9/17/2023 Back in the spring I was fortunate enough to participate in a “fly-in” event in support of the LWCF Coalition at our Nation’s capital. You can read the blog post I published about that... Tags: policy blog, AFI Featured Stories, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Capital News, Capital issues
Media Chapter News State Issues BHA Volunteers Help Expand Elk, Deer & Bear Habitat in Northwest California 9/12/2023 On a hazy, smokey Friday evening in Humboldt county, BHA members and volunteers gathered at Mad River Brewing Company to toast to the upcoming B1 deer and bear season opener and to put finishing... Tags: stewardship blog, California Chapter, habitat
Media Chapter News It’s More Than A Hunt: Texas Dove Season 9/12/2023 How BHA Members Are Using Dove Season to Support the Texas Voluntary Public Access Program Sitting in my chair overlooking an open area with my dad’s Browning A5 in my lap, I thought, “There is... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News The Essential Dove Hunting Gear List 9/7/2023 Who doesn’t love a gear list? Now that we are in full-time prep season, Texas BHA thought it would be helpful to put out some of our gear lists for the types of hunting and fishing we enjoy the... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News Public Lands Month Kicks Off with Projects in Iowa! 9/7/2023 Iowa BHA kicked off Public Lands Month with a bang! IA Chapter volunteers gathered at Heritage Hills Wildlife Management Area for a Public Lands Packout- presented by OnX Hunt. Volunteers... Tags: stewardship blog, Iowa Chapter, habitat
Media Chapter News NY BHA September Newsletter 9/7/2023 Welcome! Hey everyone, And just like that, it is September! Rendezvous is this weekend and it’s not too late to join in! Information about registration is below. Do not miss this great event! ... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News BHA, Other NGOs Save Waterfowl Season at Popular Missouri National Wildlife Refuge 9/6/2023 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recently helped score a big win for hunter access and opportunity in Missouri that will keep hunting open during the upcoming waterfowl season at Swan Lake National... Tags: policy blog, the campfire, access, Missouri Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Press Release for Hallelujah Junction Wildlife Area Public Land Planting 9/6/2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 6, 2023 The California Department of Fish & Wildlife and BHA plan to host a huge public land planting event and community gathering to restore winter range for mule... Tags: stewardship blog, California Chapter, habitat
Media Chapter News MI BHA Supports MNRTF Application for Southern Michigan Land Acquisition 9/6/2023 Recently, MI BHA sent a letter to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) Board and the DNR’s Wildlife Division supporting Wildlife Division’s application for 4.8 million dollars to... Tags: Michigan Chapter
Media Chapter News West Virginia BHA Chapter Leads Habitat Stewardship Work 9/5/2023 Like-minded people working toward a goal is an amazing thing to witness! To see individuals take ownership of their public lands and genuinely care about solid conservation work is awesome! ... Tags: stewardship blog, West Virginia Chapter, habitat
Media Chapter News WDFW and Backcountry Hunters & Anglers encourage CWD testing on harvested deer and elk 9/1/2023 WDFW, Staci Lehman, 509-710-4511Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Washington Chapter, Josh Wilund, 360-410-0054 SPOKANE- The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is teaming up... Tags: washington blog, Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News KY BHA & US Army Corp of Engineers partner for Fish Habitat in Buckhorn Lake 8/31/2023 On June 3, 2023, several Kentucky BHA members joined up with some professional Buckhorn Lake Park Rangers from the US Army Corps of Engineers at Buckhorn Lake to create some much-needed fish... Tags: stewardship blog, Kentucky Chapter, habitat
Media Chapter News Colorado Over-The-Counter (OTC) Unit Elk Hunting: Hope Is Not A Strategy 8/29/2023 During my sixteen years or so of over-the-counter (OTC) unit elk hunting in southwest Colorado’s San Juan Mountains a few telltale observations come to mind: 1.) Be prepared to see more hunters... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Missouri BHA and Mark Kenyon Partner for the Working for Wildlife Tour 8/25/2023 Missouri — August 2023 The Missouri Chapter of BHA knocked out a host of public land improvement projects in just one day this month in partnership with Mark Kenyon of MeatEater and Wired to Hunt... Tags: stewardship blog, habitat, Missouri Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Illinois BHA and US Army Corps Create New 3D Archery Park 8/25/2023 The Illinois Chapter of BHA partnered with the US Army Corps of Engineers over the past year to development of a public 3-D archery trail at Lake Shelbyville in Central Illinois. Lake Shelbyville... Tags: stewardship blog, Illinois Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases State Issues I-8 Peninsular Bighorn Sheep Crossing Project 8/24/2023 News for Immediate ReleaseAug. 24, 2023Contact: Devin O'Dea, 415-246-5329, odea@backcountryhunters.org Wildlife Conservation Board Awards Multi-Million Dollar Grant to U.C. Davis for the... Tags: the campfire, press releases, California Chapter, habitat
Media Chapter News State Issues Texas BHA Represents Hunters & Anglers at TPWD Annual Hearing 8/24/2023 Austin, Texas – The Texas Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers was represented at the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) annual public hearing on August 23rd. John Sertel, Texas BHA... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Massachusetts Archery Deer Hunting Season Extension 8/22/2023 The Archery Deer Hunting Season Extension: Massachusetts BHA's Call for Change In the heart of Massachusetts, an important discussion has emerged surrounding the proposed extension of the archery... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Maine's High Peaks Refuge Proposal 8/22/2023 For nearly twenty years, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers has sought to ensure North America's outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting. A vision for backcountry conservation and... Tags: New England Chapter, featured
Media Chapter News Cackalacky Caller Volume 1, 5th Edition 8/17/2023 Tags: North Carolina Chapter, container
Media Chapter News State Issues New England BHA Funds Striped Bass Research 8/17/2023 For the last several years BHA’s New England Chapter has played a leading role in the organization’s advocacy efforts to recover and protect Atlantic Striped Bass, which have been supported by... Tags: New England Chapter, featured
Media Chapter News State Issues The Land and Water Conservation Fund benefits our nation, so let’s build on it 8/16/2023 The following article was first published by The Virginian-Pilot on 15 August 2023. It is an op-ed I wrote in support of an ongoing collaboration with the LWCF Coalition on behalf of Backcountry... Tags: policy blog, AFI Featured Stories, AFI Comms Channel, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Capital News, Capital issues, lwcf
Media Chapter News State Issues Defend Science-Based Bear & Cougar Management in New Mexico 8/16/2023 Currently the New Mexico State Game Commission is undergoing rulemaking for bear and cougar with a goal to, “Maintain sustainable bear and cougar populations and hunting opportunities throughout... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues ID BHA Requests Update on Elkhorn Riparian Exclosure Fences Project (Challis BLM Office) 8/15/2023 In December of 2021, a scoping letter was sent from the BLM Challis Field Office (CFO) to BHA, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Idaho Wildlife Federation, Idaho Department of Fish and... Tags: Idaho Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases Administration Designates Grand Canyon Monument 8/8/2023 News for Immediate ReleaseAug. 8, 2023Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Close to 1 million acres of public lands in Arizona permanently conserved via Antiquities... Tags: the campfire, press releases, Arizona Chapter
Media Chapter News Kansas BHA helps prep new walk-in area for public hunting access 8/7/2023 Leaders and members of the Kansas Chapter readied a newly enrolled 7,700 acre property for participation in the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’ Walk in Hunting Access program in late... Tags: stewardship blog, Kansas Chapter, habitat
Media Chapter News NY BHA August Newsletter 8/7/2023 Welcome! Hey everyone, Summer is flying by! Hope all are well after this last round of storms which flooded the eastern part of the state and our New England neighbors. The NY Chapter Rendezvous... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases Sego Trailhead Expansion Joins Public, Private Forces to Expand Access for Backcountry Users 8/4/2023 News for Immediate ReleaseJuly 19, 2023Contact: Katie DeLorenzo, 505-410-6284, delorenzo@backcountryhunters.org SALT LAKE CITY, UT. — In a multi-agency and organization collaboration, Utah... Tags: stewardship blog, Utah Chapter, press releases, habitat
Media Chapter News 2023 Michigan BHA Rendezvous Recap 8/4/2023 Michigan BHA Rendezvous Provides Connection and Community There is a unique sense of connection experienced at every BHA gathering. It is the result of knowing that a love for public land,... Tags: Michigan Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Q3 2023 Update 8/3/2023 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) mission is to ensure North America’s outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting, through education and work on behalf of wild public lands,... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News 2023 Muster in the Marsh Recap 8/3/2023 "Muster" is a verb. To muster anything takes action, and being the hunters and anglers we are, it’s our nature to do just that. We push ourselves to the limit and give our all for the things we... Tags: the campfire, Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Habitat Watch Volunteer (Janet George) for the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest 7/31/2023 Janet George volunteered as a Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Habitat Watch Volunteer for the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest. She was born and raised in southwestern Michigan. More... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues 7/21/23 NM Game Commission Recap 7/21/2023 Friday July 21, 2023 Albuquerque, NM Attending in-person: Commissioners Tirzio Lopez (Vice Chair), Sharon Salazar-Hickey, Fernando Clemente Attending Virtually: Commissioner Greg Fulfer Not... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues LETTER: North Dakota BHA Opposes State Trust Lands Completion Act (S. 1088) 7/21/2023 July 21, 2023 The Honorable Joe Manchin ChairmanSenate Energy and Natural Resources Committee 306 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable John Barrasso Ranking Member Senate... Tags: North Dakota Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues ID SH-21 Cervidae Peak Wildlife Overpass Project 7/20/2023 Idaho BHA is excited to see construction begin on the wildlife overpass across State Highway 21 near Lucky Peak. This project is a win for wildlife in Idaho, especially along a critical... Tags: Idaho Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Wisconsin BHA Chapter Newsletter- July 2023 7/18/2023 Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News Utah BHA & Partners Complete Trailhead Improvements at Sego Canyon 7/17/2023 On June 7th-9th, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) working with the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation, Utah Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Sportsmen for Fish and... Tags: stewardship blog, Utah Chapter, habitat
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Welcome BHA Colorado/Wyoming Coordinator Bryan Jones 7/17/2023 Bryan was born and raised in Colorado, growing up in Littleton on the south end of the Denver metro area. “Thanks to my dad, I started out with trout fishing in the lakes and ponds near Evergreen... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Whiskey Dick Fence Pull Recap 7/14/2023 July 1st - BHA members from western, central, and eastern Washington met up in the Whiskey Dick WIldlife Area to roll up our sleeves and lend our friends at WDFW a hand with some much-needed... Tags: stewardship blog, washington blog, Washington Chapter, habitat
Media Chapter News Press Releases Arkansas BHA Brokers Access Agreement to Thousands of Acres 7/13/2023 News for Immediate ReleaseJuly 13, 2023Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Volunteer-driven partnership with private landowner and Game and Fish Commission... Tags: the campfire, press releases, public access, public lands, Arkansas Chapter
Media Chapter News NY BHA July Newsletter 7/13/2023 Welcome! Hey everyone, Summer is flying by! Hope all are well after this last round of storms which flooded the eastern part of the state and our New England neighbors. The NY Chapter Rendezvous... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Support Colorado Outdoor Recreation & Economy (CORE) Act & Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act 7/12/2023 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers encourages the U.S. Senate (and then the U.S. House) to pass both S. 1634 (the CORE Act) and S. 636 (the Dolores River National Conservation... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues The Battle of Texas Public Lands 7/11/2023 How the growing population of Texas has ignited a fight for more public lands for Texans There’s something special about Texas that draws people here. People have always been magnetically pulled... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News Comment Period Ending Soon for Fracking on Ohio Public Lands 7/11/2023 Fracking public lands in Ohio comment period ending soon!by Gabe Karns and Dustin LindleyAs has been detailed in past posts "Beat the Chicken Bill" and "Public Comment Period Needed", we have been... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado Chapter Newsletter Summer 2023 7/8/2023 “What if I made a bunch of money and die before I can spend it to buy the free time to fish?” – Jim Harrison, Field & Stream, February 2003 Hopefully you’re taking Mr. Harrison’s warning to heart,... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Iowa BHA Helps Create More Public Land through Acquisition Projects 7/7/2023 In a state where less than 2% of the landmass is publicly accessible, and even less open to hunting and fishing, the Iowa Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers has identified a need to... Tags: Iowa Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Volunteer of the Month 7/7/2023 Alex Krebs BHA Member of the Month: June 2023 (Colorado BHA Southwest Group Assistant Regional Director) During the spring of 2022 Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Southwest Group Assistant... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Indiana BHA Chapter Leaders attend Developing Thinking Sawyers Training 7/6/2023 In late May members of the Indiana Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers were able to set aside a weekend with the US Forest Service Eastern Region Saw Program Manager for Developing... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News Backcountry Hunters & Anglers State Policy Director Tim Brass Transitions To Colorado Department of Natural Resources 7/5/2023 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) State Policy and Stewardship Director Tim Brass was hired as BHA’s third full-time employee during 2012 and has been in the front lines of countless... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News AZ BHA Supports Adopt-A-Ranch Program with Cleanup 6/26/2023 Last month The Arizona Chapter gathered volunteers for a clean up on the Perrin Ranch in Northern Arizona. The 2 day project had volunteers spread out across the ranch to clean up campgrounds,... Tags: stewardship blog, Arizona Chapter, stewardship
Media Chapter News State Issues AZ BHA First Half Legislative Summary - June 2023 6/26/2023 We are halfway through the legislative year with our representatives back in session since June 12. As usual, many measures were introduced, but very few impactful items related to public-land... Tags: Arizona Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Improving and restoring pronghorn habitat in the Texas Panhandle 6/22/2023 2nd Annual Rita Blanca Fence Project and Chapter Campout Dallam County, Texas – The Texas Chapter of BHA held the 2nd Annual Rita Blanca Fence Project and Chapter Campout June 2-4. Initially... Tags: stewardship blog, stewardship, Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Alaska BHA Partners with Stream Watch Program to Mitigate Bank Erosion on the Famed Russian River 6/22/2023 Of the many things that I remember wanting as a young kid, but not among the few that I never obtained, living in Alaska was in the top two. Early in my military career and after garnering... Tags: stewardship blog, AFI Featured Stories, AFI Comms Channel, Alaska Chapter, stewardship
Media Chapter News Field to Table French Belgian Waffle Cookies with Mascarpone & Spruce Tip Syrup 6/22/2023 Backstory On a cold, dark January evening, the text message went something like, “Hey Leslie, how about being a dessert chef for the Field to Table dinner at the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers... Tags: Colorado Chapter, Field to Table
Media Chapter News Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act 6/22/2023 The Kentucky Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is happy to support the recently introduced Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act proposed by Congressman Brett Guthrie... Tags: Kentucky Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Hosts Its 14th Annual Rendezvous 6/16/2023 Colorado BHA 14th Annual Rendezvous Report: Gunnison National Forest (June 9-11, 2023) The Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers 14th Annual Rendezvous was held in Gunnison National Forest south... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Collin Hildebrand Appointed Northwest/Grand Valley Assistant Regional Director 6/15/2023 Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Collin Hildebrand Northwest/Grand Valley Group Assistant Regional Director The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recently... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Missouri BHA Weighs in on Closure of the Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge 6/14/2023 The Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most visited waterfowl hunting areas in the state of Missouri. This unique wetland complex has provided quality fish and wildlife habitat... Tags: Missouri Chapter
Media Chapter News Methow Fence Removal - Recap 6/13/2023 A BIG thanks to all the volunteers that joined the 5th annual Methow Fence Pull work party on May 6 and helped dispatch nearly two miles of fence! Over twenty BHA members showed up to help roll... Tags: washington blog, Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News Derby Canyon Clean-Up Recap 6/13/2023 On Saturday June 3rd, a group of Washington Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and Wenatchee Sportsman Association members did a road and shooting area clean up in Derby Canyon in Central Washington... Tags: stewardship blog, Washington Chapter, stewardship, wa blog
Media Chapter News Sultan Basin Clean-up Recap 6/13/2023 On Sunday June 4th, a group of over 30 public land enthusiasts from Washington Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and Trash No Land showed up to clean a shooting area in Sultan Basin in Snohomish... Tags: Washington Chapter, wa blog
Media Chapter News State Issues Proposed Jackson Mountain (CO) Mountain Bike Trail System Withdrawn 6/12/2023 (Hunters/Wildlife Advocates Applaud Decision) During the spring of 2022 Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Southwest Group Assistant Regional Director Alex Krebs got wind of a proposed... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Capital Chapter June 2023 Newsletter 6/7/2023 The newsletter is back! The Chapter will be providing updates, action items, events, and more each month so be on the look out each month! If you aren't currently a member join us by following... Tags: Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Capital News, Capital BHA, Capital Region
Media Chapter News Beers, Bands, and Barbed Wire Strands: A Stewardship Event in Gunnison, CO 6/6/2023 Photographer: Travis Bradford When it comes to preserving our natural environment and ensuring the longevity of wildlife habitats, few efforts are as impactful as volunteering for conservation... Tags: stewardship blog, Colorado Chapter, stewardship, habitat
Media Chapter News New York BHA June Newsletter 6/2/2023 Welcome! Hey everyone, Well turkey season has closed and I hope all that made it into the turkey woods had success! I have seen some successful trout anglers out there as well. As this unusually... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News The Warden is Watching 5/31/2023 The Warden is Watching By Spencer Como Last January, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Armed Force Initiative held a leadership camp outside the Parker River Wildlife Refuge in Massachusetts.... Tags: New England Chapter, AFI Featured Stories, AFI Comms Channel
Media Chapter News State Issues The PUBLIC Lands Act 5/30/2023 Support the PUBLIC Lands Act - Take Action Today! The California Chapter of BHA has spent several years advocating for the passage of legislation that would have a monumental impact on rivers,... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues LWCF Coalition Fly-in with Capital Region Chapter and AFI 5/25/2023 Capital Region Chapter Vice Chair and Mid-Atlantic AFI Liaison Recently I had the opportunity to participate in a fly-in hosted by the LWCF Coalition in Washington, D.C. This is the second time... Tags: policy blog, AFI Featured Stories, AFI Comms Channel, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Capital News, Capital issues, Capital BHA
Media Chapter News BHA recognizes USMC Squadron with Plaque and Ram Skull 5/23/2023 BHA and partner organizations recognize U.S. Marine Corps Squadron HMLAT 303 and Major Johnny "CONGO" Zimmer for their critical role in support of desert bighorn sheep during the extreme drought... Tags: stewardship blog, AFI Featured Stories, AFI Comms Channel, California Chapter, stewardship, habitat
Media Chapter News Capital Region welcomes three to board 5/23/2023 The Capital Region Chapter has added three new board members to its ranks. Thanks to each of them for their service to BHA and to our shared mission. To see the complete Capital Region Roster,... Tags: Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Capital News, Capital Region
Media Chapter News Ohio BHA Summer Policy Update 5/23/2023 OH BHA Chapter Leader Tony Ruffing heads to D.C. While we're looking forward to our big summer party, Muster in the Marsh, we're also keeping a close eye on developments in Columbus. Our... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News Field to Table Red Snapper Ceviche 5/22/2023 There’s nothing quite like enjoying a refreshing bowl of Red Snapper Ceviche on a hot summer day in Texas. With its bright and zesty flavors, it's the perfect dish to cool you down and satisfy... Tags: Field to Table, Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Kansas Chapter Chair heads to D.C. to speak up for LWCF 5/22/2023 By Kurt Ratzlaff Kansas BHA Chapter Chair The words “What the heck am I doing here?” rattled around in my mind several times during the 48 hours I recently spent in Washington DC. But there I was,... Tags: policy blog, Kansas Chapter
Media Chapter News Senate Committee Takes Action on Recreation, Conservation 5/18/2023 A May 17th business meeting held by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee was a highly anticipated opportunity to advance multiple conservation and recreation policy priorities... Tags: policy blog, the campfire, New Mexico Chapter, California Chapter, Oregon Chapter, Oregon Blog
Media Chapter News North Carolina AFI Turkey Camp 5/17/2023 I recently had the pleasure in attending the 2023 North Carolina Armed Forces Initiative Turkey Camp as a mentor. There was a bit of trepidation on my part about being a mentor as I do not have a... Tags: North Carolina Chapter, AFI Featured Stories, AFI Comms Channel
Media Chapter News Mountain Merriam’s (Snow Toms) Hunt 5/16/2023 The winter of 2022/2023 produced epic snow totals in Southwest Colorado. As Durango resident Dave Marston (publisher of Writers on the Range) pointed out, it was “obvious this winter as roofs... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News NMBHA Funds Pronghorn Habitat Improvement 5/15/2023 Drink. Eat. Keep watch. You’d be forgiven for boiling down pronghorn behavior as such. If you observe their daily samba across the New Mexico plains they always seem to be partaking in one of... Tags: stewardship blog, New Mexico Chapter, stewardship
Media Chapter News 2023 IN Legislation Briefing 5/12/2023 Wins for Indiana Conservation During the 2023 Indiana General Assembly, Indiana BHA Chapter members and leaders advocated for public lands and waters alongside the other the organizations in... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Judge Reverses Permits that threaten Bloody Run Creek 5/11/2023 May 1, 2023: Bloody Run Creek is a prime Northeast Iowa public trout stream in our state’s Driftless region. The Iowa Chapter of BHA has supported efforts to protect its trout, so great public... Tags: Iowa Chapter
Media Chapter News You're Invited to the 14th Annual Colorado BHA Rendezvous 5/11/2023 The Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) 14th annual Rendezvous is scheduled for June 9-11, 2023 (Friday, June 9 thru Sunday, June 11). We’ll set up camp in the Gunnison National Forest... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Armed Forces Initiative (AFI) Names Matt Lee Colorado AFI Liaison 5/5/2023 Army National Guard veteran Matt Lee was named Armed Forces Initiative (AFI) Liaison for the Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers AFI Club. Matt was born in Iowa and raised in both Iowa and... Tags: Colorado Chapter, AFI Comms Channel
Media Chapter News NMBHA Improves Riparian Habitat & Hunts Spring Gobblers 5/4/2023 Our first project partnering with the USFS in the Lincoln National Forest was a success in many ways. After kicking off the weekend with a Pint Night at the Downshift Brewery's Hidden Taproom in... Tags: stewardship blog, New Mexico Chapter, stewardship
Media Chapter News NY BHA May Newsletter 5/4/2023 Welcome! Hey everyone! May is here and it's time to chase those gobbling turkeys, rising trout, and running stripers! This Spring has shaped up to a great one weather wise, and my garden is... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Michigan DNR Rejects Camp Grayling Expansion 5/3/2023 The Michigan chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers applauds the Department of Natural Resources for their decision to reject the proposed Camp Grayling lease expansion. Last summer the... Tags: Michigan Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases Colorado Supreme Court Considers Stream Access 5/3/2023 News for Immediate Release May 3, 2023 Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org BHA continues fight for public waters access in the Centennial State DENVER, Colo. –... Tags: Colorado Chapter, the campfire, press releases
Media Chapter News New Mexico Department of Game and Fish April Update 5/2/2023 4/28/23 NMDGF GAME COMMISSION RECAP The meeting was opened by Vice Chair Tirzio Lopez (as there was not a current chair). Also present were commissioner Sharon Salazar-Hickey, as well as two new... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Take Action - Rhode Island: Protecting Shoreline Access in S417A 5/1/2023 Take Action TAKE ACTION NOW Protecting Shoreline Access is a top priority for the Rhode Island BHA team in 2023. Alongside a growing coalition of shoreline access advocates and organizations,... Tags: New England Chapter, Rhode Island BHA
Media Chapter News State Issues Striped Bass & ASMFC Spring Meeting 2023 4/28/2023 Back in 2022 every BHA Chapter from North Carolina to Maine – the entire footprint of the Atlantic Striped Bass range – advocated for conservation-minded priorities in Amendment 7 to the Striped... Tags: New Jersey Chapter, New England Chapter, New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases House Bills Would Weaken, Strip Funding from Land and Water Conservation Fund 4/28/2023 News for Immediate ReleaseApril 28, 2023Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org BHA roundly condemns suite of House bills that would undermine America’s most... Tags: policy blog, the campfire, press releases, Arizona Chapter
Media Chapter News Northwest Colorado Fence Pulling & Greater Sage Grouse Leks Viewing 4/26/2023 Project Description Over the weekend of April 22 & 23, Colorado's Habitat Stewardship Coordinator, CPW Biologist Brian Holmes, and BHA volunteers ripped out one mile of fence that was impacting... Tags: stewardship blog, Colorado Chapter, stewardship, habitat
Media Chapter News Western Hunting for Texans 4/26/2023 The best resources for Texans wanting to get into western hunting: Subscriptions My first memory with subscriptions for hunting was at Bill’s Barbershop in Archer City, Texas. Part of Bill’s... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues BHA Shuts Down a Petition Attempting to Close Nearshore Fishing in California 4/25/2023 Fish & Game Commission voted unanimously to reject a petition that would have closed over 250 miles of nearshore fishing access in California's Central Coast. A petition before the Fish & Game... Tags: California Chapter, access
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Q2 2023 Update 4/24/2023 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) mission is to ensure North America’s outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting, through education and work on behalf of wild public lands,... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues North Dakota BHA 2023 Legislative Roundup 4/24/2023 First and foremost, the reason for this blog is a sincere – and huge - THANK YOU!!! It’s been a long, arduous legislative session and we are overall happy with the way things have shaken out.... Tags: North Dakota Chapter
Media Chapter News Hoosiers must preserve investment in public land 4/21/2023 The following is an excerpt from an Op-Ed written By Dan Boritt, executive director of Indiana Wildlife Federation and Scott Salmon, a board member of Indiana Backcountry Hunters & Anglers... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Acreage Added to Preserve portion of New River Gorge National Park 4/19/2023 When the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve redesignation went into effect hunters were left holding the short straw as we were now permanently excluded from 4,385 acres of what was once... Tags: West Virginia Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues California BHA's Guide to Navigating a Full Fish & Game Commission Agenda 4/19/2023 The Fish & Game Commission meets this Wednesday and Thursday (4/19 & 4/20), and we hope you can show up to provide comments on some very important issues for hunters and anglers in... Tags: policy blog, California Chapter
Media Chapter News TX BHA Cleans Up Grapevine Lake 4/18/2023 Grapevine, Texas - The Texas Backcountry Hunters & Anglers chapter held a public land clean-up day on March 11th at Lake Grapevine Wildlife Management Unit (WMA) with nineteen volunteers. Austin... Tags: stewardship blog, stewardship, Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News New Year, New Zero "a day at the range" 4/18/2023 I hear the familiar sound of the bolt running a round into a chamber of my buddies Browning X-bolt. I am focused on looking through my spotting scope and watching the young Black tail, slowly... Tags: AFI Featured Stories, AFI Comms Channel, California Chapter
Media Chapter News Kiowa National Grasslands - 2023 Project Recap 4/18/2023 I originally joined BHA, because I wanted to be outside, doing cool things with like-minded folk. I quickly found BHA was the perfect Reese’s peanut butter cup of getting guidance to advance my... Tags: stewardship blog, New Mexico Chapter, stewardship
Media Chapter News State Issues Florida BHA encourages hunting, recreation access in proposed USFWS Conservation Area 4/17/2023 The following comment was submitted 4-17-2023 to the USFWS regarding its proposed Southwest Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Area: To: United States Fish & Wildlife Service From: Florida... Tags: Florida Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Central Coast Heritage Protection Act Reintroduced 4/14/2023 BHA is once again rallying support behind the Central Coast Heritage Protection Act recently reintroduced by Representative Salud Carbajal (CA-24). This legislation would add nearly 250,000 acres... Tags: policy blog, the campfire, California Chapter
Media Chapter News GET ENGAGED 4/12/2023 Importance of Engagement- What can you do? Whether you’ve been in Washington your whole life or just moved here recently now is the time. If you’ve always been immersed in the out of doors or have... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News The Cackalacky Caller Vol. 1 Fourth Edition 4/11/2023 https://assets.nationbuilder.com/backcountryhunters/pages/13359/attachments/original/1681233768/Cackalacky_Caller_Vol1_Ed4.pdf?1681233768 Tags: North Carolina Chapter, container
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Increase Reward For Illegal Trail Construction (Help Stop Trail Building “Free-For-All”) 4/10/2023 In support of our state’s elk, mule deer, trout and a myriad of other species that rely on public lands habitat for survival, the Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) is... Tags: Colorado Chapter, OHV
Media Chapter News Spring 2023 CO BHA Newsletter 4/10/2023 “Spring, in addition to many other things, is a time for renewal of memories that may have grown dim during the winter.” – Sigurd F. Olson, Wilderness Days As the days grow longer and the weather... Tags: Colorado Chapter
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Media Chapter News State Issues ArrowRifles During Archery Season in OK 4/7/2023 Do Arrow Rifles have a place in Archery Season? Legislation in Oklahoma that would allow an ArrowRifle to be used during Archery Season isgetting a lot of attention. Naturally, the groups... Tags: Oklahoma Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Wisconsin BHA Chapter Newsletter- Spring 2023 4/6/2023 Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News New York BHA Chapter Newsletter - April 4/3/2023 Welcome! Hello everyone! In my neck of the woods, March is not going out full lamb but the cacophony of birds returning and toms strutting gives hope that spring will be here shortly. Although... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News TPWD Passes 2023-24 Hunting Regulations 3/31/2023 Austin, Texas – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department approved the 2023-2024 hunting regulations and season dates on March 23, 2022. No significant changes were made regarding bag limits, means,... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News OH BHA Spring Update 3/29/2023 The sun is shining today, but it's gonna dump buckets of rain soon and the rivers will swell and get that coffee-with-creamer look to them. It's spring in Ohio, the days are getting longer and... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News Podcasts BHA Podcast & Blast, Ep. 152: Murder of the Grand Kankakee Marsh 3/28/2023 “I have never yet found a place that equaled the Kankakee swamps for the variety of game to be found there.” – J. Lorenzo Werich, 1920. Few know the history now. None who experienced it are still... Tags: Illinois Chapter, the campfire, Podcast, Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Cornwall Creek Flooding - Recreation Opportunity May be Lost 3/28/2023 Cornwall Creek Flooding may be a place known to you and for others not so much. To me, the Cornwall Creek Flooding is near and dear to my heart, my family having camped on its shores every winter... Tags: Michigan Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues BHA Defends Navigable Waters Rule and Secures Access in California 3/23/2023 Here in California we have a constitutional right to fish, and we have a right to access, hunt and fish the navigable waters of our state - for those waters are to be held in the public trust for... Tags: the campfire, California Chapter, access, Public Waters Access, stream access
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Co-Chair Receives Sigurd F. Olson Award 3/21/2023 The Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Sigurd F. Olson Award recognizes outstanding effort conserving rivers, lakes or wetland habitat. Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) Co-Chair Don... Tags: Colorado Chapter, policy blog
Media Chapter News State Issues Iowa BHA Opposes SF516 3/19/2023 The Iowa BHA Chapter seeks to ensure our outdoor heritage of hunting, fishing, and trapping on behalf of wild public lands, waters, and wildlife. That vision depends on equitable access to habitat... Tags: Iowa Chapter
Media Chapter News Samantha Lutz joins Western Pennsylvania leadership team 3/14/2023 Samantha Lutz grew up in a small town in Clarion County, PA, and now resides in Wampum, PA. She is a mother, biologist, avid hiker, and overall outdoor enthusiast. From an early age, she was drawn... Tags: Pennsylvania Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Utah Legislature Approves Funding for Wildlife Crossings 3/13/2023 A request for appropriation (RFA) called “Wildlife Highway Mitigation” was approved by the Utah Legislature in the 2023 Legislative Session budget. This funding request was for $20M of State funds... Tags: Utah Chapter, policy blog
Media Chapter News State Issues Minnesota BHA North Country Icebreaker (“Stoke The Fire,” But Don’t Burn Out!) 3/11/2023 While growing up in northern Minnesota we spent a lot of time at our grandparent’s house on Mille Lacs Lake, where (as you might expect) fishing was the primary pastime.[1] I was pleased to be... Tags: Minnesota Chapter, Minnesota events
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Lew French Central West Slope Assistant Regional Director 3/10/2023 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recently appointed Lewis French as an Assistant Regional Director for the Central West Slope Group. Lew was born in Long Island, New York, and... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Legislation Introduced to Expand Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument 3/9/2023 I spent a portion of my childhood pursuing adventures on lands and waters within what is now known as the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument; however, the history of the land and its... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News Field to Table Field to Table Texas Syle - Venison Quesadillas 3/9/2023 If you need a family-friendly recipe, here’s a dish that your kids will devour, and you’ll enjoy without much hassle in the kitchen. Venison Quesadillas Ingredients - two tablespoons of olive... Tags: Field to Table, Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News It's a ruff life: Grouse in Ohio 3/7/2023 By Gabe Karns, Levi Arnold, and Dustin Lindley In the pantheon of game animals, ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) occupy a unique position. They're a smallish game bird, reclusive and skittish,... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News New York BHA Chapter Update - Winter 2023 3/6/2023 From the Chair Hello everyone! As the ice fishing season was a bit lackluster in my area this year, I am looking forward to Spring and getting after some brook trout andchasing turkeys and... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News IN BHA Field to Table Conservation Night Experience 3/6/2023 We all look forward to occasions when like-minded folks can muster together and share a unique experience. Especially when that wonderful experience is centered around conservation and our... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Another Dam in the Arkansas River? In Tulsa? Why? 3/3/2023 The Oklahoma chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers has joined several other local conservation organizations to raise concern at a proposition brought forth by the City of Tulsa to add an... Tags: policy blog, Oklahoma Chapter
Media Chapter News New Commissioners Appointed 3/2/2023 March 1, 2023 – Today, Governor Inslee’s office announced two new appointments, Steve Parker, and Woody Myers, to the Washington Fish & Wildlife Commission. Per statute, the appointments are... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases New Mexico Public Lands, Habitat Would be Conserved in New Wilderness Bill 3/2/2023 News for Immediate ReleaseMarch 2, 2023Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Bicameral introduction of Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishment Act commended by... Tags: the campfire, press releases, New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases U.S. Supreme Court Decision Upholds New Mexico Public Access Law 2/27/2023 News for Immediate ReleaseFeb. 27, 2023Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org The court declined to hear arguments from landowners challenging the public’s right to... Tags: the campfire, press releases, New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Texas Spring Spawn Report 2/27/2023 March in Texas means white bass (a.k.a. Sand Bass) in Texas. Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. (TPWD) published an article about the white bass run. It said, “Due to the dry summer, some rivers and... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News OH Trainwreck: Literal and Figurative 2/21/2023 AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar Ohio is no stranger to environmental contamination. We have a nose for industry here, and have lived in close... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News Exploring the Ozarks | River Access Coalition | Missouri's Streams and Rivers 2/21/2023 Learn about Lindenlure, Finley River, and the work Missouri BHA is doing for public access! Tags: container, Missouri Chapter
Media Chapter News Western Hunting for Texans 2/21/2023 The best resources for Texans wanting to get into western hunting: podcast edition There are a lot of resources out there if you are interested in heading west to chase big game. Texas has some... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News Jackson Mountain Trails Proposal 2/21/2023 As members of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, we are passionate about preserving the natural habitats of game and nongame species alike. It's time to take action to mitigate the impact of... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues More good news on wildlife crossings in California 2/16/2023 The Brightline West high speed rail project plans to connect Los Angeles to Las Vegas along Interstate 15 and would have created a massive barrier to movement for desert bighorn sheep, mule... Tags: stewardship blog, California Chapter, stewardship, habitat
Media Chapter News State Issues Public Comment Period Needed BEFORE Oil/Gas Development - We need Draft Rule 155-01-1 2/3/2023 Over a decade ago, the Oil and Gas Land Management Commission was created within the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to oversee oil and gas leases on public land in the Buckeye State. In the... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues The Case of Mark Maynard vs. Sportsmen and Women Continues 2/2/2023 West Virginia sportsmen and women stand to lose more ground as the State Legislature moves forward. Senator Mark Maynard's new Outdoor Recreation Committee seems to have a singular mission in... Tags: West Virginia Chapter, OHV
Media Chapter News 2023 COLORADO RENDEZVOUS 2/1/2023 BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS 2023 COLORADO RENDEZVOUS SOAP CREEK CORRALS, GUNNISON COLORADO A CALL TO THE WILD: The Gunnison Region BHA folks are pleased to bring the ‘23 Colorado... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Q1 2023 Update 2/1/2023 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) mission is to ensure North America’s outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting, through education and work on behalf of wild public lands,... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues CONSERVATION GROUPS CALL TO SAVE PINE LOG WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA 1/31/2023 The Georgia Board of BHA would like to keep you updated on the efforts to save Pine Log WMA. If you are able to attend the Bartow County zoning meetings on Feb. 7th or Feb. 9th please do in order... Tags: the campfire, Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases Reintroduction of Bill for Permanent Protection of Boundary Waters Met With Support from Sportsmen’s Organizations 1/31/2023 News for Immediate ReleaseJan. 31, 2023Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act Would Ensure Public... Tags: Minnesota Chapter, the campfire, press releases
Media Chapter News Press Releases Alaska’s Bristol Bay Region Receives Critical Protections 1/31/2023 News for Immediate ReleaseJan. 31, 2023Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org EPA Final Determination preemptively revokes Pebble Mine permit under Section 404(c) of... Tags: the campfire, press releases, Alaska Chapter, public lands
Media Chapter News State Issues Striped Bass Addendum I 1/27/2023 Next week ASMFC Commissioners from up and down the east coast will convene in Arlington, VA for the Commission’s Winter Meeting. As part of this meeting, ASMFC’s Striped Bass Board is scheduled to... Tags: New England Chapter, New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases Milestone Decision Reached on Boundary Waters, Most Visited Wilderness Area in United States 1/26/2023 News for Immediate ReleaseJan. 26, 2023Contact: Thomas Plank, 303-720-0111, plank@backcountryhunters.org Protections will Keep Pristine Wilderness Untouched for 20 Years WASHINGTON, D.C.—... Tags: Minnesota Chapter, policy blog, the campfire, press releases, public lands
Media Chapter News State Issues I-8 Peninsular Bighorn Sheep Crossing Project 1/25/2023 Winding double yellow lines twist and turn through a boulder strewn canyon of Interstate 8 close to the border with Mexico. A federally endangered Peninsular bighorn ram lays motionless on the... Tags: stewardship blog, the campfire, California Chapter, stewardship
Media Chapter News Field to Table Texas Style - Venison Taquitos 1/25/2023 VENISON TAQUITOS This is an excellent alternative to plain tacos and fairly simple to make. Use deer, elk, or pronghorn with more tender hindquarter cuts (like the top round) or... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News OH BHA Spring Updates 1/25/2023 Hunting seasons are winding down and fishing generally pretty bad for those of us who live away from the Erie tribs, the Ohio chapter is entering outdoor show, fly tying, and sausage making... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Kansas deer tag legislation bad for hunters and hunting 1/21/2023 Everybody knows there's no such thing as a free lunch, right? Yet there are some folks in the Kansas legislature who think that you don't understand that fact. They think that offering you free... Tags: Kansas Chapter
Media Chapter News Indiana BHA to Statehouse 1/20/2023 The Indiana Chapter will be at the Indiana Statehouse on January 24th to speak with legislators in support of Govern Holcomb's proposed state budget that will benefit the Indiana DNR and... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News The Ghost Bulls of Colorado 1/18/2023 “Taking the life of such a large, magnificent animal can change you. Looking into its lifeless eyes sticks with you.” It’s early Wednesday morning (September 21, 2022) and nearly pitch black on... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Trashy Squirrel Hunt 2023 1/12/2023 NC BHA’s 5th Annual Hunt for Squirrels & Trash on North Carolina’s Public Lands Saturday, January 28th — Saturday, February 12th Trashy is back!! Too good to be true? Nope. Too cool for school?... Tags: North Carolina Chapter, North Carolina Events
Media Chapter News State Issues Beat the "Chicken Bill" in Ohio 1/6/2023 To be beaten in a game when you’re on the field and playing hard – that’s a defeat you can live with. To be beaten in a game that you didn’t even know had started – that’s just not fair. The... Tags: policy blog, the campfire, Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News Habitat Restoration Through Partnership 1/1/2023 Texas BHA Chapter awarded conservation grant and partners with USFWS and CCA to spearhead Mid-Coast habitat restoration. Brazoria County, Texas – From Port Isabel to Sabine Pass, coastal... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News BHA PA names four to board seats in 2022 12/27/2022 The Pennsylvania Chapter welcomed four new board members to its roster of leaders in 2022. We welcome our new leaders and are excited to see what they bring to our efforts in the Keystone... Tags: Pennsylvania Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Winter Newsletter 12/23/2022 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Colorado Chapter Newsletter Winter 2022 “Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.” – Gary Snyder[1] Recently, I found myself in a vegetarian restaurant in New York... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Chasing Quail in Southern Arizona with New Hunters 12/19/2022 Bella, my German wiredhaired pointer, rounded the prickly pear cactus and jammed onto a staunch point. I quietly motioned Tyrell and Harrison towards either side of her quivering body. As they... Tags: Arizona Chapter, r3, Collegiate Program
Media Chapter News State Issues Pennsylvania BHA Legislative and Policy Roundup 2022 12/15/2022 The Pennsylvania Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers has had another busy year advocating for our members in Harrisburg. Our board members have regularly visited the capitol to meet with... Tags: Pennsylvania Chapter, policy blog
Media Chapter News 2022 Kentucky BHA Chapter Highlights 12/14/2022 2022 KYBHA TIMELINE EVENT RECAP What a year 2022 has been for Kentucky Backcountry Hunters & Anglers/KYBHA! We had only 15 official events in 2021 and this year we have had 31 total official... Tags: Kentucky Chapter
Media Chapter News 2022 West Virginia Chapter Highlights 12/14/2022 2022 was a good year for the West Virginia BHA Chapter. Policy and legislative issues were the primary focus rolling into the year and the chapter did an excellent job keeping members privy... Tags: West Virginia Chapter
Media Chapter News 2022 Michigan BHA Highlights 12/14/2022 Back at it! That’s what we are feeling here on the Michigan Chapter of BHA: the board has been fired up since the winter planning session, and we have enjoyed the ride this year! Our goals this... Tags: Michigan Chapter
Media Chapter News Indiana BHA Chapter 2022 Highlights 12/13/2022 The Indiana BHA Chapter had an excellent year in 2022. Membership recruitment and engagement was a top priority, with the objective of allowing the Indiana BHA community to grow so that we can... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Camp Grayling Expansion in Michigan and Public Access 12/12/2022 Camp Grayling expansion may inhibit public land access Earlier this year, a proposal by the Michigan National Guard to more than double the amount of public lands it already leases from the... Tags: Michigan Chapter
Media Chapter News Hunting for Sustainability Continues in Colorado, Montana, and Arizona 12/7/2022 We owe tremendous thanks to our partners who made these workshops possible: Timber to Table, G&H Decoys, Boss Shotshells, OnX Maps, Teller Wildlife Refuge, Arizona Wildlife Federation, and... Tags: Colorado Chapter, the campfire, Montana Chapter, Arizona Chapter, r3, Collegiate Program
Media Chapter News Protect Colorado's Thompson Divide 12/7/2022 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers has been working for years to secure greater certainty for Colorado’s Thompson Divide and the quality hunting and fishing experiences it provides. Now we need your... Tags: Colorado Chapter, policy blog, the campfire
Media Chapter News State Issues California BHA 2022 Policy Recap 12/5/2022 California BHA has been firing on all cylinders in 2022 not only with a record number of stewardship projects, but also on policy matters and advocating in the legislature. (link to a story map of... Tags: policy blog, California Chapter, container
Media Chapter News Stewardship Spotlight California BHA 2022 12/5/2022 Tags: stewardship blog, the campfire, California Chapter, stewardship
Media Chapter News Utah Chapter Open Board Positions 12/5/2022 Are you at that point in your hunting and/or angling journey where you wish to be more involved in an impactful way? One of the best ways to make a difference in conservation and get involved with... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Anza Borrego Desert Helicopter Guzzler Replacement with US Marine Corps 12/2/2022 Tags: stewardship blog, AFI Comms Channel, California Chapter, stewardship
Media Chapter News Ohio BHA 2022 Recap 11/30/2022 2022 was a time of change for Ohio BHA, as we continue to rebuild our ranks and host killer events across the state. Notable events included: A successful pint night at Land Grant Brewery on... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News Indiana BHA Assisting w/ DNR Revenue Planning 11/30/2022 The Chapter was a critical player in defending the much-need 2021 DNR license fee increases from a legislative disruption. IN Chapter Board Members made phone calls to key legislators explaining... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News NM AFI ladies Night 11/28/2022 The Kirtland AFB AFI chapter hosted its first ladies’ night. The event was centered around a pack dump where we discussed gear, tools, resources, and lessons learned. Attendees were treated to... Tags: AFI Comms Channel, New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Podcasts BHA Podcast & Blast, Ep. 145: Ethnobotanist Dr. Susan Leopold 11/22/2022 Dr. Susan Leopold is an ethnobotanist who spent the early years of her career in the jungles of the Peruvian Amazon and Central America. An epiphany led her home, to Virginia and to the American... Tags: the campfire, Podcast, Ohio Chapter, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Capital News
Media Chapter News IN BHA partners with Pheasants and Quail Forever for evening social 11/21/2022 Partner, one associated in action with another. On November 9th, Indiana BHA and Central Indiana Pheasants Forever came together for a Pint Night at The District Tap in Indianapolis. This... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Help Give Hunters & Anglers a Voice in New York DEC East of Hudson Unit Management Plan 11/18/2022 Take action now! The East of Hudson Unit Management Planning Team from DEC Region 3 recently released a Unit Management Plan for several state properties east of the Hudson river in the lower... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Kentucky Public Land Hunting Etiquette - A Public Land User Story 11/8/2022 Public land hunting 101: Etiquette, Emergencies, and Education Public land hunting can be a rewarding experience. There are more than 85 Wildlife Management Areas in Kentucky, which provide... Tags: Kentucky Chapter
Media Chapter News WA Chapter Provides Testimony on Why Hunting is Conservation 11/4/2022 Public Testimony given on 10/28/22 at the WDFW Commission Meeting: Good morning, Commissioners, my name is Dan Wilson and I’m the co-chair of the Washington Chapter of Backcountry Hunters &... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News caribou testimony WA chapter 11/4/2022 Public Testimony at the 10/28/22 WDFW Commission Meeting: Good Morning Commissioners, My name is Dan Wilson and I’m the co-chair of the Washington Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. On... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues AFI Podcast Tour 10/31/2022 AFI Director Trevor Hubbs has been hitting the podcast network on a speaking tour for a few months garnering support for the program and building sponsor relationships. For a list of Podcast... Tags: Minnesota Chapter, New England Chapter, AFI Featured Stories, AFI Comms Channel, Montana Chapter, Michigan Chapter, Kansas Chapter, Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News Utah's Elk Management Plan Moves Ahead 10/28/2022 Early in the year, the Utah Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers was approached by Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) Big Game Coordinator, now Wildlife Section Chief Covy Jones to have a... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Kansas BHA Urges a "NO" Vote on HCR 5014 10/27/2022 On Election Day ballots will include Constitutional Amendment HCR-5014. Voting “Yes” for this amendment to our State Constitution would give the Kansas Legislature direct authority over the... Tags: Kansas Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Passage of SB431 Pink Envelope Bill a Win for PA Hunters! 10/26/2022 The Pennsylvania Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers applauds the passage today of SB431. Now approved by the full legislature, the bill goes to Governor Tom Wolf, who has said he will... Tags: Pennsylvania Chapter, policy blog, Events
Media Chapter News OH BHA Helps to Improve Fishing Access 10/25/2022 Ohio BHA helping to improve fishing access along Chagrin Riverby Jacob Pries and Dustin LindleyWhile many anglers in Ohio are getting their last casts in and perhaps embellishing their best fish... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News WA Chapter Joins Statewide Coalition 10/14/2022 The state of Washington, hunting and angling organizations have banned together and created a Washington Fish and Wildlife Conservation Partnership, a new coalition dedicated to protecting the... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News WDFW Commission: Headed Towards Uncharted Territory 10/14/2022 The WDFW commission continues to barrel forward into uncharted territory, creating new policies and processes around game management without structure or pre-defined guidelines. Under the current... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News Chronic Wasting Disease, A Real and Unignorable Disease at our Doorstep 10/14/2022 Photo Courtesy of WDFW 2021 marked the first documented case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Idaho. A quiet and widely ignored killer, CWD is at the very least, next door. It’s an unfortunate... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News WA Snowpack Forecast 10/14/2022 Photo courtesy of NOAA It's that time of year again, hunting season is here (or has already passed if you're a bowhunter!). Leaves are starting to turn colors. As we go into winter many of us... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases BHA Commends Administration Designation of National Monument in Colorado 10/12/2022 News for Immediate ReleaseOct. 12, 2022Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument conserves valuable fish and wildlife... Tags: Colorado Chapter, the campfire, press releases
Media Chapter News Alaska "D-1" Lands Withdrawal Comment Period Open Until October 17 10/6/2022 BLM Map showing "D-1" lands to be opened for industrial development. D-1 lands are identified with checkered fill. Photo credit: BLM Do you hunt, fish, or recreate in the Upper Susitna River,... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Getting High on Cleaning Up Trash 10/5/2022 On September 17th, the Kansas Chapter of BHA helped the Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) to clean up a marijuana growth operation at Perry Lake in Eastern Kansas. In 2014 the FBI along with a host... Tags: Kansas Chapter
Media Chapter News The Cackalacky Caller, Volume 1, 1st Edition 10/3/2022 Tags: North Carolina Chapter
Media Chapter News Missouri Public Lands Month 2022 Roundup 9/30/2022 News for Immediate ReleaseSept. 29, 2022Contact: Missouri BHA, missouri@backcountryhunters.orgPaul Keeven, Chairman Missouri BHA, pkeeven@gmail.com Alexandra... Tags: Missouri Chapter
Media Chapter News Public Lands Day Stewardship Recap in Colorado 9/29/2022 "We've seen elk calves tangled up in this fencing multiple times." - local hunters In partnership with Colorado Parks & Wildlife, BHA and volunteers removed 1.75 miles of fencing in the rugged... Tags: stewardship blog, Colorado Chapter, stewardship, Colorado stewardship
Media Chapter News Public Lands Month Stewardship Recap in California 9/28/2022 The golden state was buzzing with activity this Public Lands Month, and it wasn't just the dove and deer season openers getting folks out in the field. California BHA hosted several public land... Tags: stewardship blog, California Chapter, stewardship, habitat
Media Chapter News Capital Region Celebrates Public Lands Month with Pack-Out Work Days 9/28/2022 For the third year in a row, Capital Region BHA held a Public Land Pack Out at C.F. Phelps Wildlife Management Area in Hartwood, Virginia as part of its Public Lands Month celebrations. After... Tags: stewardship blog, AFI Comms Channel, stewardship, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Capital News, Capital Region
Media Chapter News NY BHA Fall Chapter Update - September 2022 9/22/2022 From the Chair Hello everyone and happy Public Lands Month! As the fronts push through and the nights are getting cooler, autumn is creeping in. Early goose, squirrel and early archery deer... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Utah BHA Teaches 12 New Hunters Big Game Basics 9/22/2022 The Utah Chapter would like to thank the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and especially Rachael Tuckett, for their support of the Hunting for Sustainability Program. Without the resources they... Tags: Utah Chapter, R3 Event, r3
Media Chapter News State Issues Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Rewards OHV Enforcement in Hesperus, CO 9/16/2022 HESPERUS, CO — Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recently issued a reward to a citizen who reported illegal OHV use on Colorado’s public lands. Law enforcement officers from the U.S. Forest Service... Tags: Colorado Chapter, the campfire, OHV
Media Chapter News NM AFI Antelope Adventure 9/14/2022 As I sit here watching the sun go down, the chickens peck and the sheep do sheep things, I am chewing on a piece of backstrap from an antelope that not a week ago was living on a pasture that... Tags: AFI Comms Channel, New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Volunteers help keep Ouachita National Forest clean 9/14/2022 HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – (Sept. 14, 2022) Thirty volunteers, mostly from the Arkansas Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and Natural State Overland, collected 50 bags of trash and 140 tires from a dump... Tags: Arkansas Chapter
Media Chapter News 2022 Indiana Chapter Rendezvous 9/14/2022 Wow! The 2nd Annual Indiana Rendezvous wrapped up this past weekend and we can say that it was awesome! Numerous folks from across the state joined together at the Glendale FWA for a weekend of... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News WA Chapter Awarded Organization of the Year 9/6/2022 The Washington Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers has been recognized by Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife’s Region 2 as the 2022 Organization of the Year. The award was the result... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases New Mexico Supreme Court Rules in Support of Public Access to Public Waters 9/2/2022 News for Immediate ReleaseSept. 2, 2022Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Decision confirms the public’s right to walk or wade streambeds that cross privately... Tags: the campfire, featured, press releases, New Mexico Chapter, stream access
Media Chapter News State Issues Camp Grayling Expansion in Northern Michigan 9/2/2022 Camp Grayling Expansion A recent proposal by the Michigan National Guard to more than double the amount of public lands leased from the state of Michigan is fast becoming a hot topic for... Tags: Michigan Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Southern California steelhead CESA listing 8/31/2022 It Is Time to Designate Southern California Steelhead as Endangered The story of southern steelhead is a story of concrete and progress, of the forces of human will over the balance of... Tags: policy blog, California Chapter
Media Chapter News Podcasts BHA Podcast & Blast, Ep. 139: Kyle Lybarger, Native Habitat Project 8/30/2022 Kyle Lybarger, a 29-year-old consulting forester, father, deer-hunter, small creek addict and self-proclaimed “native plant nerd” of Hartselle, Alabama, is a major part of a new and wonderful... Tags: the campfire, Podcast, Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News Working Group Commences Meetings to find Viable Funding 8/27/2022 A recent meeting was held between the Indiana Division of Wildlife and a working group of representatives from state and national Conservation organizations. The Fee & Licensure Working Group was... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News OH Set to Improve Water Quality 8/26/2022 There are some cool things happening here Ohio, the heart of it all! The Ohio chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers would like to extend our gratitude to Governor DeWine and his... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News OH BHA Board Moving Forward 8/26/2022 "Hello Ohio hunters, anglers, and public land enthusiasts, Do you feel the change in the air? The days are getting shorter, the mornings are starting to have a crispness to them, and the... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News CWD Research and Management Act 8/25/2022 Chronic wasting disease represents one of the greatest threats to wild deer and other cervids in Michigan and the rest of the US. This is also a threat to the quality of our hunting... Tags: Michigan Chapter
Media Chapter News Podcasts BHA Podcast & Blast, Ep. 138: Mississippi Forester Alex Harvey 8/16/2022 Come with Hal to southern Mississippi to talk with Alex Harvey, a registered professional forester in Mississippi and Alabama and a land management consultant, wildlife biologist and... Tags: the campfire, Podcast, Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News KYBHA Peabody WMA Cleanup 8/16/2022 Kentucky BHA completed our third annual Clean Up Day at the 38,700 acre Peabody Wildlife Management Area in western Kentucky on August 13, 2022. Over 40 volunteers showed up to help, including... Tags: Kentucky Chapter
Media Chapter News TN Chapter Signs Tennessee Grasslands Coalition Letter 8/15/2022 Tags: Tennessee Chapter
Media Chapter News 2022 Muster in the Mountains 8/3/2022 BHA leaders, members and friends joined together for the third Muster in the Mountains July 22 and 23 in Roseland, Virginia. Held at the beautiful Devils Backbone Brewing Basecamp and Meadows,... Tags: New England Chapter, the campfire, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Capital News, West Virginia events, Mid-Atlantic Events
Media Chapter News Podcasts BHA Podcast & Blast, Ep. 137: Marine Veteran and Storyteller Russell Worth Parker 8/2/2022 Russell Worth Parker, known as Worth, is a retired Marine and a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. After 27 years in the Corps, he is home in Wilmington, North Carolina, hunting and fishing and... Tags: North Carolina Chapter, the campfire, AFI Comms Channel, Podcast, public lands
Media Chapter News State Issues UPDATE - Western Riverside National Wildlife Refuge Act 7/29/2022 Yesterday, Senator's Feinstein (D-CA) and Padilla (D-CA) introduced the Western Riverside National Wildlife Refuge Act, companion legislation to Rep. Calvert (R-CA) & Takano's (D-CA) H.R. 972 The... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News Minnesota BHA Chapter Newsletter July 2022 7/29/2022 Tags: Minnesota Chapter, container
Media Chapter News State Issues BHA Highlights Thomas Creek Parcels for LWCF Acquisition to the Sanhedrin Wilderness 7/26/2022 Benefits to anadromous fish like steelhead trout, game species and species of special concern make the Thomas Creek parcels a valuable candidate for addition to the Mendocino National Forest's... Tags: California Chapter, access, public lands
Media Chapter News North Dakota Prepares For An Event Filled August 7/22/2022 In the month of August the North Dakota Chapter of BHA is celebrating its Public Lands with two events. The first event The Badlands Classic hosted by Roughrider Archery will take place on August... Tags: North Dakota Chapter, North Dakota Events
Media Chapter News Slate of Public Lands Bills and Nominee Considered in Senate Committee 7/22/2022 A long-awaited markup of public lands legislation by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee was held on Thursday, July 21. Among a total of more than three dozen bills were eight pieces... Tags: Colorado Chapter, policy blog, Montana Chapter, New Mexico Chapter, Arizona Chapter, California Chapter, Oregon Chapter, public lands
Media Chapter News State Issues Oklahoma HB 3280 Dies In The Senate 7/21/2022 For the 3rd consecutive year the Oklahoma Legislature has attempted to limit public land percentages, while also trying to impose government overreach into the rights of private land owners. The... Tags: policy blog, Oklahoma Chapter
Media Chapter News Mandates must be upheld in the WDFW GMP 7/11/2022 The following is a recent letter submitted to the WDFW Commission in response to current discussions around the WDFW Game Management Plan. July 11th, 2022 Washington Chapter Backcountry Hunters... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Nation's Largest Private Landowner Closes Public Access due to Wildfire Risk 6/28/2022 Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) is a forest products company that owns 2.3 million acres of land across California, Oregon and Washington. They are the largest private land owner in California... Tags: California Chapter, access
Media Chapter News State Issues W.VA. Monongahela National Forest Receives Funding 6/27/2022 West Virginia is beginning to feel the effects of the Great American Outdoors act with $6Million dollars going to help with deferred maintenance at the Monongahela National Forest! The money... Tags: policy blog, West Virginia Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues It's time to modernize PA's antlerless license system 6/26/2022 Whether by working to ensure walk-in-access to our favorite hunting spots or breaking down barriers to recruit new hunters, BHA PA strives to improve access and opportunity for hunters throughout... Tags: Pennsylvania Chapter, policy blog
Media Chapter News $25 Million Dedicated to Indiana Conservation 6/25/2022 The Indiana DNR has announced the formation of the Next Level Conservation Trust and the state is passing along a record breaking $25 Million into the NLCT! This is the largest amount of money... Tags: policy blog, Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News Field to Table Catch + Cook for a Healthy Ocean Recap 6/23/2022 The 2022 Catch + Cook for a Healthy Ocean Competition brought together an incredible community to celebrate wild food, coastal access and the good stewardship of our natural resources. A huge... Tags: Field to Table, California Chapter
Media Chapter News OH Gov. signs HB 687 Funding BIll 6/22/2022 Ohio’s Governor DeWine just signed the Capital Budget Bill(HB 687) which allocates $515 million, the largest such investment in Ohio history, to help provide significant improvements in... Tags: policy blog, Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News IN BHA Public Lands Packout at Crosley FWA 6/21/2022 Seven intrepid volunteers took to the road sides of Crosley FWA last Saturday for a clean up day. The crew cleaned 4.75 miles of roadsides. The weather was great compared to the stifling heat of... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News 6/3/22 NMDGF Game Commission Recap 6/15/2022 EAGLE NEST, NM —The June 3 State Game Commission meeting dove into proposed big game rule changes on exotic species, bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope and javelina. Barbary Sheep Rules: No Single... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Alaska BHA Clears Fuller Lakes Trail- Kenai National Wildlife Refuge 6/14/2022 Alaska BHA and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) staff joined forces on National Trails Day to clear downed trees, brush, and encroaching vegetation from the Fuller Lakes trail in the Kenai... Tags: stewardship blog, Alaska Chapter, stewardship
Media Chapter News AFI Alaska in the News 6/14/2022 Alaska AFI leader David May had the opportunity to represent the program. Have a listen below. https://sourdoughoutdoorsmen.buzzsprout.com/1443304/10367598 This time on Lead and Line, Brandon... Tags: AFI Comms Channel, Alaska Chapter, r3
Media Chapter News AFI Podcast appearance 6/14/2022 AFI Leader Trevor Hubbs and Chapter Coordinator Aaron Hebeisen were able to sit down with Amaazen Outdoors and record a podcast while turkey hunting in Northern Wisconsin. Have a listen... Tags: Minnesota Chapter, AFI Comms Channel, Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Massachusetts Hunting Regulatory Amendments - Hunting Hours on WMAs & Small Game 6/14/2022 Take Action Now! For the past few months, we have been excited to share that MassWildlife will be moving forward on several of our regulatory priorities. These include ending hunting hour... Tags: New England Chapter, policy blog
Media Chapter News CO BHA Summer Newsletter 6/13/2022 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Colorado Chapter Newsletter Summer 2022 “What I stand for is what I stand on.” – Wendell Berry Welcome to the first edition of our Colorado Backcountry Hunters &... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues BHA Endorses Petition to Restore Historic Fishing Access to Surf Beach 6/10/2022 The California Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers urges the California Fish & Game Commission to adopt the regulation change proposed by the city of Lompoc to modify the Vandenberg State... Tags: AFI Comms Channel, California Chapter, access, Public Waters Access
Media Chapter News Just Keep On Flyin' 6/7/2022 “Just keep on flyin’ over!” We all began laughing out loud and repeating the phrase over and over. We were loading up tools and feeling good after completing a project in a beautiful spot in our... Tags: public lands, Kansas Chapter
Media Chapter News CO BHA Chapter Leaders Spearhead Fence Removal Efforts in Gunnison 6/3/2022 On June 1st Colorado Chapter Leader John Chandler organized a fence removal project that included 25 volunteers, local staff from Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), and members of Backcountry... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News CO BHA Comments On State Trails Policy 6/1/2022 Public Comment - State Trails Program Policy and Grants May 27, 2022 Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission Members of our organizations have been actively engaged with the State trails program... Tags: Colorado Chapter, policy blog
Media Chapter News Texas BHA Funds TPWD Scholarship with $8,000 Donation 5/26/2022 On May 26,2022 the Texas Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (TXBHA) provided an $8,000.00 direct donation to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) in support of public land and... Tags: Texas Chapter, action map
Media Chapter News Oklahoma Wildgame Cook-Off at G&H Decoys 5/25/2022 The Oklahoma chapter hosted its first wild game cook-off at G&H Decoys in Henryetta. The contest featured three categories of dishes, It Walks, It Flies, It Swims. Cooler temps, wind, and a... Tags: Oklahoma Chapter, Oklahoma Events
Media Chapter News BHA Partners with BLM to Improve Riverine Habitat & Fisheries in CA 5/25/2022 Volunteers from all over California convened last weekend to work on wildlife-friendly fencing along the South Fork of the Kern River in order to improve riverine habitat for deer, turkey and... Tags: stewardship blog, California Chapter, stewardship, habitat
Media Chapter News California Chapter May 2022 Update 5/23/2022 The California Chapter of BHA is firing on all cylinders this Spring and is thrilled to have defeated the HSUS petition to ban bear hunting in CA in addition to receiving over $165,000 in funding... Tags: California Chapter, habitat
Media Chapter News UT BHA Appointed to Elk Management Plan Committee 5/23/2022 The Utah chapter was recently invited by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to sit on the Elk Management Plan Committee. Every seven years, the Division rewrites this plan to provide... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News A Voice for Grasslands 5/23/2022 Have you been greeted by the predawn whistle of a bobwhite? It’s natures version of Bach and Beethoven. A sound so sweet, the greatest composers on earth would have trouble replicating. If you’re... Tags: the campfire, featured, Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues BHA Awarded $165K for Post-fire Rehabilitation and Connectivity in California 5/19/2022 The California Chapter of BHA is thrilled to receive over $165,000 in funding from the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation for our Hallelujah Junction Wildlife Area Post-Fire Rehabilitation and... Tags: stewardship blog, California Chapter, stewardship, habitat
Media Chapter News What is SCORP? 5/19/2022 What is SCORP? Per federal regulations, each state must complete a statewide comprehensive outdoor recreation plan every five years to receive resource appropriations from the National Land and... Tags: Arkansas Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases BHA Bestows Top Honors at North American Rendezvous 5/17/2022 News for Immediate ReleaseMay 17, 2022Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org MISSOULA, Mont. – Backcountry Hunters & Anglers bestowed its top honors on a suite of... Tags: North Carolina Chapter, the campfire, AFI Comms Channel, Montana Chapter, press releases, Wyoming Chapter, Arkansas Chapter, Collegiate Program, Rhode Island BHA
Media Chapter News Striped Bass Amendment 7: ASMFC Spring Meeting Recap 5/8/2022 This is one of those times where we can look back and realize in very specific terms that we CAN make a difference for the resources we care so much about when we engage in the processes that... Tags: New England Chapter, New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Hunting Educated Mountain Merriam’s And Elk Herd/Hunting Trends (& Cinco de Mayo) 5/5/2022 I generally hunt turkeys the first week of Colorado’s spring season (mid-April) and then return two weeks later (the first week of May) to “hunt” with a camera. As a bonus, because the habitat of... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Assistant Legislative Liaison 4/29/2022 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently appointed Bryan Gwinn to serve on their Chapter Leadership Team (CLT) as Assistant Legislative Liaison. Bryan was born in... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Southwest Colorado Assistant Regional Director 4/25/2022 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently appointed Blake Mamich to serve an Assistant Regional Director for their Southwest Colorado Group. Blake was born and raised in... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Hunting Mountain Merriam’s (& Gettin’ Schooled) 4/22/2022 More often than not encounters with mountain Merriam’s end with hunters getting schooled by wary toms or watching them from afar. After getting busted by a tom not long after sunup, we encountered... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Senate Bill Would Greenlight Sale of Public Lands Out of Public Hands 4/13/2022 Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), joined by his colleagues Sens. Mitt Romney (R-UT) and John Barrasso (R-WY), announced in early April the introduction of the HOUSES Act (S. 4062), legislation that would... Tags: Utah Chapter, the campfire, public lands
Media Chapter News State Issues March/April 2022 Wisconsin BHA Newsletter 4/13/2022 Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News 4/11/22 NMDGF Game Commission Recap 4/12/2022 New Mexico elk hunters could see big changes including unlimited OTC private land hunts in GMU 34 and a prohibition on muzzleloader sights, while turkey hunters could get a longer season plus a... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Podcasts BHA Podcast & Blast, Ep. 129: Joseph Jenkins, biologist, herpetologist, Alabama wanderer 4/12/2022 The Bankhead National Forest in Alabama is a place of shadowed canyons and rushing coldwater creeks, crystalline waterfalls and bluff shelters blackened by the smoke from campfires over thousands... Tags: the campfire, Podcast, public lands, Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues BHA Wisconsin Positions on Wisconsin Conservation Congress 2022 Spring Questionnaire 4/11/2022 Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
North American News Chapter News North American News Featured Story 4 4/9/2022 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Aenean euismod bibendum laoreet. Proin gravida dolor sit amet lacus accumsan et viverra justo commodo. Proin sodales pulvinar sic tempor.... Tags: Access & Opportunity, Public Lands & Waters, Fair Chase
Media Chapter News State Issues Help Legalize Sunday Hunting on Public Lands in South Carolina 4/5/2022 Ask your South Carolina State Legislators to support HB 4614; Sunday Hunting on Wildlife Management Areas. While Sunday hunting is legal on private land, hunters are still prohibited from hunting... Tags: public lands, South Carolina Chapter, Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues 'No Net Loss' Bill Passes in Georgia: Keeps Public Lands Open for Hunting 4/4/2022 ATLANTA — On April 4, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed the No Net Loss bill, which amended Georgia law in order to prevent any net loss of acreage available for hunting on state-owned land... Tags: public lands, Southeast Chapter, Georgia Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Q2 2022 Update 4/1/2022 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) was born around a campfire in March 2004 thanks to seven hunters and anglers, men and women, taking the initiative.[1] That’s how all battles are begun and won!... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Safe Passage 97 Update 3/31/2022 Just north of Riverside Washington, over 300 mule deer per year are killed in vehicle strikes along a 12 mile stretch of Highway 97. Thanks in part to the Washington Chapter of BHA, that number... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Feather River Closure Lifted in California 3/31/2022 Just a week and a half after BHA and partner organizations submitted a coalition letter (led by American Whitewater) to the Forest Supervisor for the Plumas National Forest, a 2 year long closure... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues BHA Compiles Scientific Data in Report to CDFW on Bear Ban Petition 3/31/2022 The following is a tremendous effort put forth by California BHA board member, Jonathan Fusaro, to compile a thorough report to CDFW regarding the HSUS petition to ban bear hunting in California.... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Backcountry Journal Water for Sheep 3/31/2022 Photo: Brian Schwab, SCBS BHA’s California chapter, Armed Forces Initiative and the Marines team up to save bighorn sheep BY EVAN NORDSTROM While the devastating fires of the Western states... Tags: the campfire, AFI Comms Channel, Backcountry Journal, California Chapter
Media Chapter News Podcasts BHA Podcast & Blast, Ep. 128: Alabama Herpetologist Jimmy Stiles 3/29/2022 The Conecuh National Forest in south Alabama is known as the Heart of the Longleaf, a landscape of tall pine and wiregrass, restoration and recovery, humming with life and comprising a wild... Tags: Podcast, Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues CA Bill SB865 to Increase Junior Hunting License Eligibility 3/28/2022 A junior hunting license offers young people the opportunity to participate in numerous high quality “apprentice” hunting activities offered by DFW and nonprofit wildlife conservation groups. By... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Take Action to Recover and Protect Atlantic Striped Bass 3/26/2022 In early May the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will convene for their spring meeting, at which time we’re expected to see their Atlantic Striped Bass Board finalize Amendment... Tags: New England Chapter, the campfire
Media Chapter News Spring Bear is only the Beginning 3/25/2022 Stemming from the appointment of three new commissioners in recent weeks, the Fish and Wildlife Commission voted on March 19 against the Washington spring black bear hunt in a 5-4 decision. The... Tags: Washington Chapter, the campfire
Media Chapter News State Issues Striped Bass Conservation: Amendment 7 Priorities 3/23/2022 UPDATE: Click here for a complete guide on how you can take action and protect the future of striped bass! In early May the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will convene for... Tags: New England Chapter, New York Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Massachusetts S.507 & S.508 Update 3/19/2022 The Massachusetts State Leadership Team was disappointed to learn that S.507, An Act Addressing Noise Issues of Migratory GameHunters Near Coastal Dwellings, accompanied with S.508, An Act... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Book Cliffs Highway Application Withdrawn 3/15/2022 Last week, in a 4-3 commissioner vote, the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition (SCIC) opted to withdraw its application from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to build a highway through the... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News Podcasts BHA Podcast & Blast, Ep. 127: Florida Gulf Coast Writer, Naturalist and Advocate Jack Rudloe 3/15/2022 Jack Rudloe is one of the orneriest watermen on the Florida Gulf Coast, a time- and sun-honed fighter for clean water, intact forests and wetlands, and the myriad salt and freshwater life that... Tags: Fair Chase, the campfire, Podcast, Public Waters Access, Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Support 'No Net Loss' in Georgia 3/11/2022 The Georgia Chapter supports the No Net Loss Bill currently working its way through the Georgia legislature. House Bill 1349 would amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to prevent any net... Tags: Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News Sunday Hunting Bill Passes Out of the Virginia Legislature 3/7/2022 News for Immediate ReleaseMarch 7, 2022Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Legislation would allow Sunday hunting on public lands in the state for the first time;... Tags: the campfire, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Capital News, Capital BHA, Capital Region
Media Chapter News 3/4/22 NMDGF Game Commission Recap 3/7/2022 If you hunt in New Mexico and want to see changes in elk, deer and other big game regulations – season dates, bag limits or anything else -- now is the time to tune in. The State Game Commission... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Show Your Support for Public Land Hunting and Fishing in Iowa 3/3/2022 Iowa hunters and anglers rely on quality public land hunting and fishing opportunities to sustain their outdoor traditions – and Iowa Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is dedicated to protecting those... Tags: Iowa Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases New Mexico Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Public Access to State Waters 3/1/2022 News for Immediate ReleaseMarch 1, 2022Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Court rules unanimously that ‘non-navigable regulation’ is unconstitutional, voids... Tags: the campfire, press releases, New Mexico Chapter, public lands, stream access, keepitpublic
Media Chapter News State Issues February 2022 Wisconsin BHA Newsletter 3/1/2022 Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Support for Federal Appropriation for Adding Public Land in Vermont 2/23/2022 The VT State Team of BHA recently submitted comments to Senator Leahy, with copies to other state and federal decision makers, in support of a federal appropriation to add to United States Fish... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues SF 2312 and Iowa BHA: How We're Responding to an Attack on Public Access 2/23/2022 Iowa BHA continues to closely monitor the legislative progress of SF 2312 (formerly SSB 3134). The bill is a direct threat to the ability of the State to acquire more public land by implementing... Tags: Iowa Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Take Action in Massachusetts! 2/18/2022 Thanks to the hard work of the Massachusetts State Leadership Team and BHA’s Massachusetts membership, with the help of hunters, anglers, as well as other hunting and fishing organizations, we... Tags: New England Chapter, Massachusetts Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Support HB 1147 and Year-round Hunting and Trapping of Raccoons and Possums 2/17/2022 The Georgia Chapter board supports Georgia House Bill 1147. This bill will allow for year-round hunting and trapping of raccoons and possums. These animals are notorious nest predators and... Tags: Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News Kiowa National Grasslands - A Hidden Gem 2/16/2022 It’s always shocking when you find some wonderful piece of public land that’s been sitting under your nose for years. Many New Mexican’s are likely to find themselves in this condition if they... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues 26 NGO's Band Together for Bear Hunting in California 2/15/2022 A resounding coalition of NGO's has rallied around the following letter from the Bear Management Subcommittee of the Hunting and Conservation Coalition. This thoroughly researched and... Tags: California Chapter, container
Media Chapter News State Issues California BHA Comments on Pathways to 30x30 2/15/2022 The California Natural Resources Agency recently released the draft "Pathways to 30x30" document and has solicited public comment. (From the Pathways to 30 by 30 draft) "In October 2020, Governor... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues New England BHA Renews Legislation to Protect Rhode Island’s Wild Deer 2/14/2022 The New England Chapter of BHA has introduced legislation in the RI General Assembly that if passed would protect Rhode Island’s wildlife, and in particular our wild deer. Introduced by Rep. Scott... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Rhode Island Winter News 2/11/2022 With the Rhode Island legislative session in full swing and DEM’s hunting & fishing annual regulatory process right around the corner we’ve been working hard to ensure the voices of hunters and... Tags: New England Chapter, Rhode Island BHA
Media Chapter News Texas BHA Member Lands World Record Catfish 2/8/2022 Austin-area BHA member Ben Christensen officially had his name put in the record books this month for catching a 31-pound, 8 ounce blue catfish on the Pedernales River last October. He landed it... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Maine Backcountry - Winter 2022 2/8/2022 Welcome to the inaugural edition of a quarterly update from Maine Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. Our goal is to provide highlights of current news on the policy front, preview coming events and... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Protect the Yanahli WMA 2/7/2022 Public wildlife management areas (WMAs) managed by the state agency are a valuable asset to Tennesseans and Tennessee’s rural economies, and Yanahli is one of the state’s most popular. Hunters... Tags: public lands, Tennessee Chapter, keepitpublic
Media Chapter News Texas BHA plans habitat improvement project for Panhandle pronghorn 2/7/2022 Texas BHA is organizing a fence modification project for this Spring to improve habitat permeability and connectivity for pronghorn on the Rita Blanca National Grassland. We hope you can join us... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News TPWD Seeks Input on Proposed Oyster Closures 2/7/2022 At its March 23-24 meeting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will consider prohibiting the harvest of oysters in Carlos Bay, Mesquite Bay, and Ayres Bay. The closure to oyster harvest would... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News Temporary Spotted Seatrout Regulations Approved 2/7/2022 At its January meeting and with formal written support from Texas BHA, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission passed temporary regulation changes for spotted seatrout, with a beginning target... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News Headline: New Hunters Find Success in Adult Mentored Hunting Program 2/7/2022 New and novice hunters were successful in yet another adult mentored hog hunt through Texas BHA’s R3 program, in partnership with Texas Wildlife Association and Texas Parks and Wildlife... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Maine 2021 Policy Roundup 2/7/2022 2021 was the first year of the biennial session of the Legislature and a busy one for the Maine BHA policy team. In addition to the big $40 million Land for Maine’s Future win, volunteers worked... Tags: New England Chapter, Maine
Media Chapter News State Issues 2022 Utah Legislative Session is Underway 2/3/2022 The Utah Legislative Session commenced January 18, 2022 and will extend through March 4, 2022. During this time, members of the Utah State Legislature convene to revise old or consider new state... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues BHA Opposes Proposed Bear Hunting Closure 2/2/2022 Stand up for black bear hunting in California! The Fish & Game Commission in California will be considering a petition (2021-027) to eliminate the open hunting season for black bear at the next... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News WA Chapter Board Thanks Sound Minded WDFW Commissioners in recent Decision Making 2/1/2022 The WA Chapter Board sent a thank you letter to WDFW Commissioners McIssac, Thorburn, Linville and Anderson for their support of science based decisions and the North American Model of... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Release: Commission Appointment Process Criticized as New Members Welcomed 2/1/2022 The Following is a press release by the Washington BHA Chapter and the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council. On Monday, January 24th Washington’s Office of the Governor announced three new... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News Bryce Levin Comments: Full Commission Needed for Best Wildlife Management 2/1/2022 Bryce Levin is the Conservation and Policy Lead for the Washington BHA Chapter. He recently published an Op-Ed in the Everett Herald on Jan23rd, 2022, commenting on the need for a full commission... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Arizona BHA Opposes Resolution That Would Put Habitat Conservation On the Back Burner 2/1/2022 Recently a proposed concurrent resolution has been introduced in Arizona (HCR 2024) that opposes a global initiative to conserve 30% of our land and water resources by the year 2030. Commonly... Tags: Arizona Chapter, public lands
Media Chapter News New York BHA Chapter Update - Winter 2022 2/1/2022 #whyBHA This month’s #whyBHA is from Ted Krueger, NYBHA Board Member: I had heard of BHA after moving to Idaho in 2015. It sounded like a cool organization but I just didn’t get around to... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Stream Access Case in Colorado Will Move Forward 1/28/2022 A Colorado Court of Appeals in January 2022 ruled that a key public waters access case can move forward. BHA has been closely following the case and commended the court's ruling. Mark Squillace,... Tags: Colorado Chapter, featured, public lands, Public Waters Access, stream access
Media Chapter News State Issues Wisconsin BHA addresses package of 'Freedom Bills' 1/26/2022 Tags: featured, container, Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues January 2022 Wisconsin BHA Newsletter 1/26/2022 Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues 11 Ways BHA Chapters Are Working on Public Access to Your Public Lands & Waters Right Now 1/26/2022 Quality public hunting and fishing access consistently tops the list of issues outdoorsmen and women expect Backcountry Hunters & Anglers to help tackle. The need for recreational access only... Tags: Pennsylvania Chapter, the campfire, Montana Chapter, New Mexico Chapter, California Chapter, Wyoming Chapter, public lands, Oregon Blog, West Virginia Chapter, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Tennessee Chapter, Capital News, Rhode Island BHA, Mississippi News
Media Chapter News State Issues CA Chapter Comments on Proposed Chumash National Marine Sanctuary Designation 1/25/2022 The following reflects the comments of the California Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers to NOAA regarding the proposed Chumash National Marine Sanctuary Designation. January 25, 2022 RE:... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News Support Science-Based Wildlife Management in Arizona 1/19/2022 The Arizona Chapter has recently been working to gather information regarding the Arizona Game & Fish Department’s Proposed Hunt Guidelines. This comment period and process has been making the... Tags: Fair Chase, the campfire, Arizona Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Southeast Wins on Hunting Buffer 1/18/2022 In November of 2021 the Southeast Chapter was made aware of a proposed hunting buffer zone in Mississippi’s Malmaison WMA. This proposed rule was intended to limit access to the public hunting... Tags: Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News Protecting the Green River Valley with Cascade Forest Conservancy’s Sean Roome 1/12/2022 Take action by signing this petition to stop mining threats in the Green River Valley The Cascade Forest Conservancy (CFC) protects forests, streams, wildlife and communities in the heart of the... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News Governor Removes Another Qualified Commissioner 1/12/2022 Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham this week removed State Game Commissioner Jeremy Vesbach, apparently because he has repeatedly stood up for New Mexico resident hunters and anglers. She notified him... Tags: the campfire, New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Backcountry Journal Paying It Forward 1/6/2022 BY JOEL GAY It’s not easy for resident hunters to draw an elk tag in New Mexico, even for kids. As in many states, demand for tags far outstrips supply. But that’s only part of the equation.... Tags: the campfire, Backcountry Journal, New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Pebble Mine: Perspective From a Lifelong Alaskan Hunter 1/3/2022 We are a family of hunters. As a child, I was taught to cherish, value and respect the animals we hunt and the environment in which they live. It was an easy lesson. My family's 40-acre homestead... Tags: the campfire, Alaska Chapter, public lands, Public Waters Access
Media Chapter News WA Spring Bear Next Steps 12/17/2021 02/1/2022 UPDATE: PRESS RELEASE: WDFW Commission Appointment Process Scrutinized. Link Here. Comments Publish in Everett Herald: Link Here. WA Leader Featured in MeatEater Article on WA Spring... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News Catch up with Minnesota BHA in Debut Newsletter 12/17/2021 Minnesota BHA has been hard at work on conservation policy, events and education, but we’ve also been busy chronicling those efforts and activities in our first ever newsletter. We have an active... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues CA Chapter Advocates for Wildlife Overpasses in High Speed Rail Project 12/14/2021 The following reflects the comments of the California Chapter of BHA along with numerous hunting and environmental groups advocating for wildlife overpasses to be included in the Brightline West... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues An Old Law Gets a New Look to Help Prevent CWD in California 12/1/2021 A few weeks ago, my flawless run as a law-abiding hunter and angler in the State of California came to an end. Now as someone who values conservation and takes fish and game laws in any state... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Great news! Lac Qui Parle Land Sale Approved! 12/1/2021 The Minnesota state land exchange board just approved the sale of 80 acres of land owned by Jo’s Family Farm, LLC to the DNR today. This ends an over two year battle by the landowner to sell his... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues November 2021 Wisconsin BHA Newsletter 11/29/2021 Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues CA Chapter Comments on Coastal Public Access Guidelines 11/16/2021 California BHA comments on the California Coastal Conservancy revised Coastal Access Project Guidelines. View the comment letter: Dear California Coastal Conservancy Board Members, I write on... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News Alaska Announces First Sanctioned AFI Installation Club 11/11/2021 Alaska AFI is excited to announce the South Central Installation Club, the first of three officially-sanctioned Installation Clubs in our state. The State of Alaska and our Armed Forces have... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News WA Chapter Provides Back-To-Back Support for the Swakane Herd 11/2/2021 We are proud to be part of this conservation effort to support the sheep of the Swakane herd. Continued support from our members, via membership or donation, helped support these... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News New York BHA Chapter Update - Fall 2021 11/1/2021 #whyBHA This month’s #whyBHA is from Gary Stefani (@ggstef11): I have been hunting and fishing since I was a youngster, but I’m relatively new to the BHA community. I joined @backcountryhunters... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News 10/22/21 NMDGF Game Commission Recap 10/27/2021 Big changes and a vast improvement in the Open Gate program could be in store in the near future, according to a report delivered to the State Game Commission last week in Las Cruces. NMDGF... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News WA BHA Supports Continuation of the Spring Black Bear Season 10/26/2021 Update: Despite overwhelming opposition from BHA and other hunting and wildlife conservation groups, on November 19th the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission voted 4-4 to... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News WA BHA Cleans Up Granite Falls & Improves Trail at Spencer Island 10/26/2021 WA Chapter’s Public Land Pack Out & Special Trail Maintenance Project Thanks to all of the Washington members who showed up to clean up our public lands! It was great to finally reconnect in... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues October 2021 Wisconsin BHA Newsletter 10/19/2021 Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues WI BHA - Call for Volunteer Board Members 10/19/2021 The Wisconsin chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is excited to announce our 2021-22 Board Member Search. We are looking to grow and expand the mission of Wisconsin Public Land. We are... Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Hunters and Anglers - Vote No on Amendment 78 10/15/2021 Soon we will all fill out our ballots (or head to the polls) to join in the 2021 election. One of the initiatives we are asked to decide is Amendment 78, officially known as the Custodial Funds... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News BHAers Don't Camp 10/12/2021 Guys, we need to talk. I was there. At Muster. Camping right beside you. Which is why we need to talk. You guys know you don’t have to camp to be in BHA, right? I’m serious. You can think... Tags: the campfire, New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Utah BHA Supports CWD Testing Program 10/1/2021 As the voice for public lands, public waters, and wildlife, the Utah BHA Chapter has launched a Fall 2021 program that particularly focuses on the health of our mule deer herds in Utah. Chronic... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues CA BHA Advocates for Sequoia NF Land Acquisition 9/17/2021 A letter to the District Ranger for the Sequoia National Forest regarding LWCF nomination for the Fay Creek Ranch Acquisition: September 14, 2021 Mr. Alfred Watson, District Ranger Sequoia... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News First Annual Indiana chapter Rendezvous recap 9/17/2021 BHA members came together on public lands to celebrate public lands with the first state chapter rendezvous for Indiana. Throughout the weekend long event, 25 members (which includes 6 youth)... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Help Pennsylvania BHA Fight for Sunday Hunting 9/16/2021 Pennsylvania Backcountry Hunters and Anglers believes that restrictions on Sunday hunting are an impediment to reasonable hunting access, and we support the effort made by Senator Dan Laughlin... Tags: Pennsylvania Chapter
Media Chapter News Minnesota BHA works to cleanup the Blackhoof River WMA 9/15/2021 The Minnesota Chapter of BHA had a successful clearing of the Blackhoof River WMA! BHA successfully worked with the DNR to clear up existing trails throughout the 4,000-acre Blackhoof River WMA,... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Chapter News Chris Borgatti joins BHA as New York and New England Chapter Coordinator 9/9/2021 Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is pleased to welcome Christopher Borgatti as New York and New England Chapter Coordinator. For the past several years, Chris has served on the New England Chapter... Tags: New England Chapter, New York Chapter, news
Media Chapter News Recruit, Retain, Reactivate: A Quick Reflection 9/9/2021 Push play. Tuesday evening. I took the opportunity to lie down, put on my headphones (for the record I could listen to Jason Isbell 24/7), and relax after my 9-to-5 before the evening’s BHA work... Tags: North Carolina Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Update on Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation from NE and NY BHA 9/5/2021 Earlier this year the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers New York and New England Chapters submitted comments on the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Public Information Document for... Tags: New England Chapter, New York Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Fire and Forest Service Closures in California 9/3/2021 The California Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, the voice for our wild public lands, waters, and wildlife in the Golden State, is closely monitoring the Forest Service District 5 decision... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News Hunters Welcome Expansion of Public Hunting Access on Colorado State Trust Lands 8/31/2021 This fall, hunters will have public hunting opportunities on 500,000 acres of Colorado State Trust Lands that were inaccessible to public hunters just three years ago. This expansion of public... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues U.S. Marine Corps Helicopters to Haul Water for Wildlife 8/31/2021 Photo credit: U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Gabrielle Sanders With huge support from the United States Marine Corps, the California Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA), the... Tags: California Chapter, California Events
Media Chapter News NM BHA Applauds 30x30 State Executive Order 8/25/2021 New Mexico's 30x30 Executive Order NM BHA Statement on 30x30 State Executive Order Hunt Fish 30x30 August 25, 2020 New Mexico Backcountry Hunters & Anglers welcomes Governor Lujan Grisham’s... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Rhode Island BHA 2021 Policy Roundup 8/23/2021 2021 has been an interesting year, and while we did not host in-person events during the first half of the year the New England BHA team was hard at work standing up for the interests of hunters... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News New York BHA Chapter Update - Summer 2021 8/20/2021 From the Chair On a recent trip to the Saranac Lake region I noticed that there was some color in the mountains and the mornings were crisp. Yes, it’s getting to be that time of year when we start... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Mad River Cleanup: Conservation organizations team up for a better river 8/19/2021 On a warm July Sunday, a group of people gathered in the morning light near the banks of the Mad River, not to fish or float, but to pick up trash. This joint effort included Ohio BHA, Madmen... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues NM Game Commission Rejects 5 Non-Navigable Stream Certifications 8/12/2021 The State Game Commission stood up for everyday New Mexico anglers, boaters and others today and rejected attempts to shut down public access to five stretches of New Mexico streams. Meeting... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Minnesota Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Helps Create New Public Land! 8/11/2021 Thanks to Mark Norquist and Greg Kvale for representing the Minnesota BHA Chapter at the Dedication for the new Cupido Wildlife Management Area near Syre, MN. The Minnesota Chapter of Backcountry... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Chapter News California Chapter & AFI Events Recap 8/10/2021 Shark tacos, guzzler installations & pint nights The California Chapter and BHA Pendleton AFI Club have been busy Operation Horno Last month BHA Pendleton Armed Forces Initiative Club and the... Tags: AFI Comms Channel, California Chapter, California Events
Media Chapter News Michigan BHA Chapter Removes Fences for Forest Service 7/22/2021 In early 2020, the U.S. Forest Service and Backcountry Hunters & Anglers began to work together to identify projects east of the Mississippi that would be ideal for BHA volunteers to complete.... Tags: Michigan Chapter
Media Chapter News NM BHA Applauds Sabinoso Wilderness Expansion 7/22/2021 Public land hunters in New Mexico got a boost in mid-July when the Sabinoso Wilderness Area expanded by nearly 10,000 acres. Located on the Canadian River drainage east of Las Vegas, NM, the... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Protecting Public Waters: BHA's Capital Chapter partners with the Boy Scouts of America 7/19/2021 Monofilament fishing line is an environmental hazard, which can cause harm by entangling wildlife, tangling and jamming boat props and polluting fisheries across the country. The strength... Tags: Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Capital News, Capital BHA, Capital Region
Media Chapter News Embers & Ecology: Historical Fires 7/16/2021 The dramatic increase in wildfires since 2000 is strikingly obvious in these maps. And unfortunately, the increase both in number of fires and in area burned only continues to climb. With... Tags: Washington Chapter, the campfire, embers_ecology
Media Chapter News Press Releases State Issues Alaska Roadless Habitat Conserved, Local Economies Boosted in USDA Plan 7/15/2021 MISSOULA, Mont. – Backcountry roadless lands in the Tongass National Forest, a public lands crown jewel in southeast Alaska, will see conservation safeguards restored and new measures put in place... Tags: the campfire, press releases, Alaska Chapter, public lands
Media Chapter News State Issues Wildlife Refuge Conservation & Recreation for the Community Act 7/15/2021 H.R. 972 The Wildlife Refuge Conservation & Recreation for the Community Act If you have ever been to Western Riverside County in Southern California, you might not believe that a 500,000 acre... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News Embers & Ecology: How to Report Burn Ban Violators 7/14/2021 SEND US YOUR REPORT HERE Verified reports will be rewarded a free 1 year membership to BHA and a $50 gift card to the BHA store! This summer could be one of the worst fire seasons on record.... Tags: Washington Chapter, the campfire, embers_ecology
Media Chapter News Summer 21 North Carolina Chapter News 7/14/2021 Hunters across North Carolina are preparing to hunt our public lands on Sundays this fall for the first time in 150 years. There is still work yet to do on Sunday hunting regulations in NC,... Tags: North Carolina Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues New Hampshire BHA Leadership Team Comments on Bear Brook State Park Land Management Plan 7/14/2021 The New England Chapter’s New Hampshire State Leadership Team recently submitted final comments on Bear Brook State Park’s revised management plan. At nearly 10,000 acres, Bear Brook State Park... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Rhode Island BHA Oppose Aquaculture Lease that Threatens Hunting Opportunities 7/9/2021 In April of 2020, two Little Compton brothers applied for a lease to establish a commercial oyster growing operation in the tidal waters adjacent to Sapowet Marsh Wildlife Management Area in... Tags: New England Chapter, the campfire
Media Chapter News Expanded seasons and opportunity for PA hunters this year 7/6/2021 Story and Photos by Aaron Hepler We’re currently in “the dog days” of summer. I never quite understood what that meant as a kid. Yeah, it was hot, humid, and buggy, but we got to go to the pool... Tags: Pennsylvania Chapter
Media Chapter News Water Flows Again in the Black Range 6/30/2021 Many thanks to hunter, conservationist and BHA member Norm Gruner as well as Andrew Gruner, Mark Hakkila (BHA, RMEF and MDF member), RMEF and MDF, for fixing a critical water source.While hunting... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues CA Chapter Emphasizes Habitat Connectivity in 30x30 Discussion 6/21/2021 The California Chapter of BHA recently submitted a letter in collaboration with Wildlands Network, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and a number of other groups highlighting the... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues 6/18/21 NMDGF Game Commission Recap 6/18/2021 In a move that surprised both sides in the acrimonious debate over stream access, State Game Commission Chairwoman Sharon Salazar Hickey has delayed the decision on closing portions of five... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Muster in the Mountains 2021 6/17/2021 Muster in the Mountains began in 2019 in Pennsylvania. Canceled by the events of 2020, BHA is glad to bring this eastern gathering back for 2021! This time our site host is Mike Barcone and his... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Embers & Ecology: Burn Morels 6/11/2021 Springtime in North America is a special time for mushroom enthusiasts. With warmer temperatures, one of the most delicious and coveted of edible fungi start to cryptically emerge from the forest... Tags: Washington Chapter, embers_ecology
Media Chapter News USFWS Proposal — Good For The Southeast 5/24/2021 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to expand public hunting and fishing opportunities within the National Wildlife Refuge System within the Southeast. We encourage hunters and anglers... Tags: North Carolina Chapter, Florida Chapter, Arkansas Chapter, Southeast Chapter, Tennessee Chapter, Georgia Chapter
Media Chapter News University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Adopts the Dewey Marsh Wildlife Area 5/11/2021 The conception of these projects are quite unique in their nature. The Dewey Marsh Wildlife Area has been on my radar since my freshman year at UWSP and considered it a diamond in the rough for... Tags: Wisconsin Chapter, Collegiate Program
Media Chapter News Kentucky Chapter Works to Find Common Conservation Ground 4/29/2021 BY COLONEL MIKE ABELL Safari Club International and BHA have not always seen eye to eye on every conservation issue. Still, we have worked to find common ground, and Kentucky BHA and... Tags: Kentucky Chapter
Media Chapter News New York BHA Chapter Update - Spring 2021 4/29/2021 From the Chair I hope this newsletter finds everyone ready to hit the turkey woods Saturday morning, or to just get out and enjoy the outdoors whatever your pleasure. This past Sunday I was out... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues CA Chapter Tackles Riparian Restoration in Sierra Foothills 4/21/2021 The California Chapter of BHA convened in the Southern portion of the Sierra Nevada mountains last Saturday to tackle a riparian restoration project in coordination with the Bureau of Land... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News Spring 21 Utah Chapter News 4/15/2021 The Utah chapter has stayed vigilant and busy during the past quarter, working as a voice for Utah's public lands and waters and continuing its growth: The Utah chapter held its 2021 Board... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News Protect Indiana's Habitat: Urge the Governor to Veto SB 389 4/15/2021 The majority of Indiana’s wetlands are under attack as SB 389 has now passed both chambers of the Indiana legislature. Currently, only wetlands that are connected to navigable waters or their... Tags: Indiana Chapter
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Media Chapter News State Issues Take action and support Wisconsin's CWD disposal bill 4/6/2021 2021 Senate Bill 166 and 2021 Assembly Bill 151 is currently in front of the Wisconsin State Senate’s Natural Resources and Energy Committee. This bill mandates the Department of Natural Resources... Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News Idaho public lands the setting for long-awaited lion hunt 4/2/2021 By Aaron Towns I waited a very long time for a chance at a mountain lion. From first hearing about a hunt like this and then learning about it and planning and saving and gearing up for it, years... Tags: North Carolina Chapter
Media Chapter News California Chapter Helps with Guzzler Repair Project 4/1/2021 Volunteers from the California Chapter of BHA recently showed up to support the Society for the Conservation of Bighorn Sheep on a guzzler repair project in Southern California. They believe a big... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Policy Primer - UPDATE on Striped Bass Management 3/23/2021 NY BHA advocates for continuation of goals and objectives, with swifter management action by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) By Charles Witek Striped bass are one of the... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Why Californians Should Support H.R. 803 "Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands" 3/22/2021 The California Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers was amped to see the House pass a massive public lands package last month, H.R. 803, Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News 2021 NM Legislative Recap 3/22/2021 It was a tough year in the Legislature this session for public land sportsmen and women, but one bill alone accounted for most of the setbacks. NMBHA strongly supported Senate Bill 312, which had... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Utah Joins Neighboring Western States in Prohibiting Baiting for Ungulates 3/19/2021 If you’re a hunter in Utah, you have likely heard of HB0295: Wildlife Modifications. The legislation, introduced by House Representative Casey Snider, ignited a wave of emotions and debate amongst... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues In a win for wild places, Army Corps denies resort plan in Pennsylvania 3/19/2021 In the spring of 2018, the Pennsylvania Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers joined a number of other groups to oppose a planned resort development at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers –... Tags: Pennsylvania Chapter
Media Chapter News Keystone State has many options for trout anglers 3/16/2021 By Aaron Hepler When it comes to fishing, opinions and styles differ. Some want catch and release fishing only. Some would like to keep every little minnow. Styles vary widely. Wilderness fishing,... Tags: Pennsylvania Chapter, r3
Media Chapter News State Issues Rhode Island BHA works to clarify Public Trust Access to the Shore 3/15/2021 Rhode Island’s Constitution, Article 1 Section 17 states: “The People shall continue to enjoy and freely exercise all rights of fishery, and the privileges of the shore, to which they have been... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues 3/14 Hearing Update! NM Trapping Ban Likely to Pass 3/14/2021 Over the objections of thousands of individuals and organizations, including NMBHA, the proposed statewide ban on public lands trapping took a crucial step toward becoming law Sunday... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Maine BHA Policy Update March 2021 3/9/2021 In the first two months of 2021, the Maine BHA team identified over 75 bills introduced to the Legislature that could impact hunting and fishing, land conservation, and public access. As of March... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Work To Be Done To Save Pine Tree 3/3/2021 The Arkansas Chapter continues to work on multiple fronts to keep the University of Arkansas Pine Tree Research Station open and accessible by the public. We need your help now to continue this... Tags: Arkansas Chapter
Media Chapter News Gobblers and Garbage 2021 3/2/2021 Turkey season is right around the corner. Following the success from the last few years, the Southeast Chapter is hosting our Gobblers and Garbage trash cleanup contest again this year. During the... Tags: Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News Florida Chapter Gobblers & Garbage Initiative 2/23/2021 The Florida Chapter is gearing up for Turkey Season and encouraging sportsmen and women to get outside and give back to conservation through the Gobblers & Garbage Initiative! Gobblers & Garbage... Tags: Florida Chapter
Media Chapter News Pre-Season Turkey Scouting Tips 2/23/2021 Well, it is that time of year for some of us. It is almost like clockwork. Once New Year’s hits, a switch flips in us die hard turkey hunters. I really notice it on social media. What once was... Tags: Tennessee Chapter
Media Chapter News Indiana BHA Turns Out for Invasive Species Workday 2/23/2021 Fifteen Indiana BHA members turned out in the early hours of a cold January morning recently to partner up with foresters from Indiana’s Department of Natural Resources for an invasive species... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News NC's Trashy Squirrel Hunt Gains Traction From Corporate Partners! 2/8/2021 First Lite caught wind of our Trashy Squirrel Hunt and wants in on the action. The iconic hunting brand is sponsoring two "Southeast Starter Kits" each valued at $370 for two lucky TSH '21... Tags: North Carolina Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues New England BHA Continues Work to Prohibit Captive Hunting with Rhode Island Bill 2/8/2021 The New England Chapter of BHA recently introduced language in the Rhode Island General Assembly to prohibit captive hunting in Rhode Island. Introduced by Rep. Scott Slater (D – District... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News The ABCs of LTEs: Writing Letters to the Editor 2/5/2021 “Brave words are brave acts.” –David “Elkheart” Petersen[1] Renowned trad bow elk hunter David Petersen (a former U.S. Marine Corps helicopter pilot) founded the Colorado Backcountry Hunters &... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues NM Public Land Trapping Ban Moves Forward 2/2/2021 A ban on trapping on public lands throughout New Mexico is a step closer after the Senate Conservation Committee today (Tuesday, Feb. 2) voted by a wide margin to approve it. Senate Bill 32, known... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Vermont Welcomes Its Third Collegiate Club 2/1/2021 There's something in the water in Vermont. This month, BHA added the University of Vermont to their roster of college clubs, the third in the state joining St. Michael's College and Castleton... Tags: New England Chapter, Collegiate Program
Media Chapter News New York BHA Chapter Update - Winter 2021 1/30/2021 From the Chair I hope this newsletter finds everyone healthy as we put 2020 in the rearview mirror and give our full attention to 2021. I also hope everyone had a successful hunting season by... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News East Tennessee Mountain Bird 1/28/2021 The day before my “unplanned” hunt, I was at a customer’s Block Plant in Chattanooga. My customer asked if I had my hunting gear with me. “Yes sir!” I replied. He said he would get someone to... Tags: Tennessee Chapter
Media Chapter News Turkey Huntin' Out East 1/28/2021 My friend Steven Locke and his buddy Kenneth came down to hunt around middle Tennessee. After some unsuccessful tries on Public Land, we headed out Saturday morning to the place in Dunlap where I... Tags: Tennessee Chapter
Media Chapter News An OK Turkey Trip 1/28/2021 April 25 – May 1, 2020 Oklahoma Me and my buddies’ adventures this spring would take us to Western Oklahoma for some hard-gobbling Rio Grande Turkeys. Jacob was able to get out there a day before... Tags: Tennessee Chapter
Media Chapter News Understanding Fox Squirrels 1/28/2021 When I decided to try out hunting, my only real goal was to get into the woods. At most, when I strained my imagination and desires, I knew that one day I wanted to take down a big game animal... Tags: Tennessee Chapter
Media Chapter News Hog Hunt 1/28/2021 As the alarm was going off, I looked over at my buddies and said “We gotta find better hobbies. I mean who gets up a couple hours before daylight to go mess around in freezing temps. Hell, best... Tags: Tennessee Chapter
Media Chapter News Winter 2021 Colorado Chapter News 1/28/2021 Colorado recently lost a strong voice for wildlands and wildlife when BHA member Kent Ingram passed away (on Aug. 28). Kent was a consummate hunter-angler-conservationist and his lifetime of... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Winter 2021 Utah Chapter News 1/28/2021 In spite of the pandemic, BHA Utah has remained active through the fall of 2020 and into a fresh 2021: The Wild Utah Project (@wildutahproject) held their End-of-Summer Volunteer... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News Trashy Squirrel Hunt 2021 1/25/2021 NC BHA’s 3rd Annual Hunt for Squirrels & Trash on North Carolina’s Public Lands Saturday, February 6th thru Saturday, February 20th Way back in 2019 the NC chapter of Backcountry Hunters &... Tags: North Carolina Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Oppose the Repeal of Indiana’s State Regulated Wetlands Law 1/24/2021 Click here to take action! Up until about 200 years ago, nearly a quarter of Indiana was covered by wetlands. This productive landscape was vital to Native Americans, fur traders, explorers, and... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News 1/15/21 NMDGF Game Commission Recap 1/20/2021 Funding for habitat protection projects throughout the state will roughly double after the State Game Commission last week approved the first increase in the Habitat Stamp in more than 30 years.... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Sometimes a Poor Notion - UT BHA Opposes Book Cliffs Highway 1/7/2021 Elk camp at the head of East Canyon. This area would be paved over if the highway becomes a reality. Once again, the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition (SCIC) has proposed to... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News Field to Table Sage Black Pepper Walnut Squirrel Recipe 12/1/2020 Ingredients: 2 squirrels, cleaned and pieced out (I save the ribs for stock) 2 tsp sage 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp walnut oil or pork fat 1 cup chicken or small game stock 2 tsp apple cider vinegar 5... Tags: Field to Table, Tennessee Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Utahns: We’re All Public Landowners 11/30/2020 Utah’s public lands attract residents and visitors from all over the world to explore our state’s many wonders and enjoy a variety of recreational activities. For newcomers, these landscapes may... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News Boggs Mountain — The Facts 11/24/2020 Petition: Stop the Sale of National Forest Land in Georgia Sign this petition to join the Georgia Chapter in opposing the sale of Boggs Mountain. So, here’s the deal: 818 acres of your public... Tags: Georgia Chapter
Media Chapter News Bachelor Party, Cornhusker Birds 11/23/2020 My bachelor party was for sure going to be unorthodox. For one reason, I didn’t care at all to spend a few days at a beach getting drunk and another, there are very few people I’d want to spend... Tags: Tennessee Chapter
Media Chapter News NAU Club Hosts Hunting for Sustainability Workshop 11/19/2020 Is sustainability an overused word? Maybe; but it is a critical concept in the hunting and fishing world. From November 6th to November 8th BHA’s Arizona Chapter and the Northern Arizona... Tags: Arizona Chapter, Collegiate Program
Media Chapter News Kansas Photo Contest with KDWPT 11/6/2020 Do you want to win a lifetime Kansas hunting license? It's pretty simple: take advantage of Kansas' Walk-In Hunting Access program to hunt private land and submit a photo of your hunt! The Kansas... Tags: Kansas Chapter
Media Chapter News Pine Tree — The Community Speaks Through Action & Service 11/5/2020 On Saturday October 31, over 40 local residents, supporters, and community members gathered on a crisp Arkansas morning at the Pine Tree Research Station headquarters to help pick up trash and... Tags: Arkansas Chapter
Media Chapter News The Legislative Finance Committee Evaluates NMDGF 10/30/2020 NOTE: The original post contained an error about EPLUS harvest reporting requirements. It has been corrected here. A new report by the powerful Legislative Finance Committee says New Mexico elk... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Beyond the Cast 10/29/2020 Ohio BHA's Policy & Advocacy Committee hopes you follow our journey as we learn about the impacts of lead in hunting and angling, confront our own misconceptions about the subject, and consider... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Michigan Chapter Breaks Down Proposition 20-1 10/23/2020 The Michigan chapter of BHA is the voice for our wild public lands, waters, and wildlife in our great state and seeks to inform members on issues affecting our members as well as public lands and... Tags: Michigan Chapter
Media Chapter News Introducing the Public Land Owner Stewardship Fund: Five Clubs Receive Funding for Local Stewardship Projects 10/21/2020 BHA often touts the boots-on-the-ground, grassroots efforts of our organization and perhaps nothing embodies this more than the stewardship efforts of our college clubs. As collective owners of... Tags: New England Chapter, Utah Chapter, Michigan Chapter, Wisconsin Chapter, Collegiate Program, British Columbia Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues CWD In Tennessee: How Hunters Can Help 10/21/2020 CWD (Chronic Wasting Disease), which is virtually undetectable with the human eye, has been found in deer in Tennessee since 2018. Unlike Blue Tongue or Fibromas, CWD can persist in a herd without... Tags: Tennessee Chapter
Media Chapter News New York BHA Chapter Update – Fall 2020 10/19/2020 From the Chair: What a year this has been! I hope this finds everyone in good health. Like most the New York chapter has been figuring out how to navigate in the new climate we now live in. The... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News 10/16/20 NMDGF Game Commission Recap 10/19/2020 Habitat restoration efforts in New Mexico could receive a major infusion of cash after the State Game Commission agreed with NM BHA and other sportsmen’s organizations to bring the cost of a... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News New York hosts Virtual Learn to Hunt Series 10/19/2020 Throughout the Public Lands Month of September, a few of the members of the New York Chapter of BHA put together a series of Virtual Learn to Hunt Zoom meetings. The series were targeted towards... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Public Land Partnership: Hoosier National Forest and Indiana BHA 9/25/2020 The Indiana Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA), the voice for our public lands in the Hoosier state, is excited to announce a new volunteer partnership with the U.S. Forest Service... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News UT BHA Members Honored by Wild Utah Project 9/24/2020 Wild Utah Project @wildutahproject recently held their End-of-Summer Volunteer Celebration and three Utah BHA members were presented Volunteer of the Year Awards. Melissa Early (Utah BHA board... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News The Wild Harvest Initiative Assesses Texas Harvest Data 9/22/2020 A recent study on how Texas hunters use their harvested wild game shows, perhaps unsurprisingly, that almost every successful hunter shares with friends, family, and community members –... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Why Fight For Pine Tree — The History 9/16/2020 The battle to defend public access to the entire Pine Tree Research Station near Colt, Arkansas may seem at first glance to be a matter of merely local interest. Of the 11,850 acres on the... Tags: Arkansas Chapter
Media Chapter News Public Lands Packout: Cash Match from Walton’s and SMH Consultants for Trash Packed Out in Kansas 9/1/2020 To help support the Kansas Chapter of BHA’s efforts to pack out public lands trash, Walton’s, Inc. and SMH Consultants will each be donating $5 to Kansas BHA for every bag of trash packed out of... Tags: Kansas Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Action alert! The Michigan DNR needs your input on the 2021 Public Lands Strategy. 8/18/2020 $cweb(function(){ $cweb('#congressweb-action-158').congressweb({ url : '//www.congressweb.com/BHA/158', responsive : true }); }); Tags: Michigan Chapter
Media Chapter News 8/13 NMDGF Game Commission Recap 8/14/2020 Image by Patrick Hendry - Unsplash. Unlike most state agencies, which are taking substantial cuts in this year of declining revenues, the Department of Game and Fish budget should see no... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Amid Covid-19 Ohio BHA works to remove Wayne National Forest illegal dump site 8/11/2020 A limited number of Ohio BHA members congregated under the complicated web of COVID-19 restrictions to tackle a massive dumpsite in the Athens District of the Wayne National Forest. Prior to... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News One Cast, Everyone Knows the Rules 8/6/2020 As we walked further upstream, the location Sam described began to materialize. He is never one to be quiet, and he had been talking about this spot all morning. As we continued the trek, I could... Tags: Michigan Chapter
Media Chapter News Arkansas BHA Summer Sweepstakes! 7/28/2020 Arkansas BHA is raising money to help protect The Natural State's public land, water and wildlife. To do so, we have put together the Waterfowl Hunter's Dream prize package with three chances to... Tags: Arkansas Chapter
Media Chapter News Student Leaders Step Up and Help Pass the Great American Outdoors Act 7/27/2020 Today, the House passed the Great American Outdoors Act with a 310-107 vote. It now makes its way to the President's desk for a final signature. BHA members across the U.S. made their voices... Tags: North Carolina Chapter, Idaho Chapter, New England Chapter, Utah Chapter, Montana Chapter, Michigan Chapter, Southeast Chapter, Wisconsin Chapter, Collegiate Program
Media Chapter News July 2020 TX BHA Newsletter 7/14/2020 Download newsletter HERE Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News Capital Region BHA Weatherby Giveaway 7/7/2020 Support Capital Region Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and BHA North America and just maybe win yourself a Weatherby rifle or shotgun! The winner may choose from any available... Tags: Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Capital News, Capital Region
Media Chapter News July 2020 AZ BHA Newsletter 7/6/2020 Download Newsletter PDF Here Tags: Arizona Chapter
Media Chapter News Field to Table How to find and cook chanterelle mushrooms 7/2/2020 As hunters and outdoors folk, summer can be a bit of a restless time. Many of us are itching for our first cool fall morning in the field or tree stand. Foraging is a great way to get some wild... Tags: the campfire, Field to Table, Tennessee Chapter
Media Chapter News Amanda's Venison Chorizo 7/1/2020 Ingredients (10lb batch) ● 1 1⁄4 Cup Ancho Chili Powder ● 1⁄2 Cup Chipotle Powder ● 1⁄2 Cup Paprika ● 2⁄3 Cup Chili Powder ● 5 Tablespoon Salt ● 7 Tablespoon Cumin ● 7... Tags: Tennessee Chapter
Media Chapter News 6/25 NMDGF Game Commission Recap 6/26/2020 The State Game Commission met Thursday, but it was mainly an opportunity to discuss issues coming up in the future. Meeting online, commissioners heard a variety of reports and proposals,... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Get Outdoors Giveaway! 6/16/2020 We are launching the Get Outdoors Giveaway to bring attention to the Great American Outdoors Act moving forward in Congress right now and to ask for your support. The Colorado Chapter has worked... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Wild Recipes of California 6/16/2020 Join us around a virtual campfire event for regional wild game, fish, or foraged recipe presentations, as well as camaraderie, companionship, storytelling and tradition. Present a favorite wild... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News NM BHA Supports the M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act 5/28/2020 On behalf of the New Mexico chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, the voice for our wild public lands, waters and wildlife, we thank you for introducing the M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News R3: Revelations, Relationships, and Reciprocity 5/27/2020 "Make no mistake, you cannot do nothing. Hunting participation rates are falling, and hunters are a long way from representing the changing demographics of the U.S. population." The southern... Tags: Colorado Chapter, r3, Hunting for Sustainability
Media Chapter News California Big Game Drawing Overview - Deer 5/26/2020 I can still remember the first time I tried to understand the process of applying for deer tags in California’s Big Game Drawing. Not coming from a hunting family I had no idea what preference... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Expanding Public Land Hunting Access in the Hoosier State 5/26/2020 Expanding Public Land Hunting Access in the Hoosier State By Rob Seilheimer Photo by Adam Perrry The Department of the Interior looks to keep its promise to expand hunting and fishing access on... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues E-Bikes & Elk: A Bad Combination 5/21/2020 A recent story in The Aspen Times (“Traditional cyclists, e-bikers clash over new trail rules across Colorado,” 5/17/20) included some observations from Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) State... Tags: Colorado Chapter, OHV
Media Chapter News Utah Legislative Action Committee Recap 5/20/2020 In an effort to more directly engage in bill tracking and direct lobbying efforts during the Legislative Session, BHA Utah created a Legislative Action Committee to make a more concerted and... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News Ohio BHA Comments on HB 553 5/18/2020 Restricting the Ohio Division of Wildlife as the state agency to manage the very resources it is charged with managing is a misstep. Singling out the Chief of the Division of Wildlife and removing... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Help expand hunting on National Wildlife Refuges in New York 5/13/2020 Expand Access on Federal Lands in NYLast month, Interior Secretary David Bernhardt proposed expanding hunting and fishing opportunities across more than 2.3 million acres at 97 national wildlife... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Q&A with University of Wisconsin Steven's Point Club Leaders 5/4/2020 Jeffrey Edwards – President Q: What is your hunting/fishing/outdoor background? A: I've grown up surrounded by hunting and fishing. My earliest memories are panfishing in northern Wisconsin with... Tags: Wisconsin Chapter, Collegiate Program
Media Chapter News NC State Club Vice President Creates Film "Why America Needs Hunting Now: Does Hunting Help Conservation?" 5/4/2020 Torey Vayer does not identify herself as a hunter or angler. She does, however, consider herself a conservationist. Torey grew up in Rockville, Maryland where a love of animals and the outdoors... Tags: North Carolina Chapter, Collegiate Program
Media Chapter News 4/30/20 NMDGF Game Commission Recap 4/30/2020 A new committee devoted specifically to the concerns of hunters was formed Thursday during the State Game Commission meeting. Proposed by Vice-chairwoman Roberta Salazar Henry, the Hunt Structure... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Public Land in a Pandemic 4/28/2020 Image Vince Scott Indiana’s turkey season is here! Like many of you, I will be taking to the woods and fields for the next few weeks in the hopes of calling in a cooperative long beard. In a... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News Backcountry Journal The Pennsylvania Chapter’s Huge Win on Sunday Hunting 4/28/2020 Photo courtesy of Pennsylvania BHA member John Conte III By Don Rank Despite routinely boasting some of the largest numbers of hunters in the United States, Pennsylvania is one of the few... Tags: Pennsylvania Chapter, Backcountry Journal
Media Chapter News Women in the Woods Presents: Michele White of Tumbling Trout 4/24/2020 Written by Chyanne Davis Michele White is an author, conservationist, and the owner of Tumbling Trout Fly Shop in Lake George, Colorado. On the surface Tumbling Trout appears to be a... Tags: Colorado Chapter, Collegiate Program
Media Chapter News Thank you Don Magstadt 4/21/2020 In February, the North Dakota chapter was notified that BHA member Don Magstadt had passed away after a battle with cancer, and the family wanted to set up a memorial donation to honor his memory... Tags: North Dakota Chapter
Media Chapter News Capital Region featured in Virginia Wildlife magazine 4/21/2020 Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries March / April Issue of Virginia Wildlife magazine features an article highlighting the Capital Region Chapter’s mission, partnership with VDGIF and... Tags: Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Capital News, Capital Region
Media Chapter News 4/20 NM State Game Commission Meeting Recap 4/20/2020 The State Game Commission did not vote on anything substantial during its special meeting Monday morning, but there were fireworks nevertheless. The commission had called the meeting to discuss... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint New Chapter Treasurer 4/13/2020 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recently appointed Nathan Kettner to serve on their Executive Leadership Team (ELT) as treasurer. Nathan grew up in a small town in southern... Tags: Colorado Chapter
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Media Chapter News History in the air as Vermont Collegiate Chapters pitch in on habitat work 4/7/2020 By Joshua Hardt On a bone-biting cold March 7, turkey hunting seemed like it was eons away. I drove to the Hubbardton Battlefield, a stunning series of meadows that stare directly down the... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Habitat Watch Volunteer Program History & Training 4/6/2020 David Petersen, a resident of Durango, has been a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter pilot, a college writing instructor and a magazine editor.[1] He’s one of the nation’s most renowned trad bow elk... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Social Distancing on Arizona Public Lands 4/6/2020 Bella the Public Land Bird Dog and I headed up the trail in Oak Creek Canyon into the designated wilderness. We went solo as we usually do and especially now with the need to reduce our contact... Tags: Arizona Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Ohio BHA urges responsible public lands use during health crisis 4/3/2020 Dear Ohio BHA Members, Over the last few days, many have found themselves nervously perusing different states’ fish and game websites to see what the latest responses are to the COVID19... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News Spring 2020 North Dakota Chapter update 3/27/2020 NDBHA has high hopes for 2020. We have doubled down on our planning efforts this year, so we can be involved in more events to grow our membership and increase our fundraising. We have also... Tags: North Dakota Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Spring 2020 Kentucky Chapter News 3/27/2020 Above: Green River National Wildlife Refuge The Kentucky Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is proud to report that on November 22nd, the nation’s 568th national wildlife refuge, Green... Tags: Kentucky Chapter
Media Chapter News Texas Chapter Update - March 2020 3/27/2020 Texas BHA members put their boots on the ground in support of public lands and waters for the Second Annual Public Lands Workday last month, dedicating a Saturday to cleaning up popular hunting... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Minnesota BHA thanks Govenor Walz for Speaking-up for the BWCA 3/24/2020 On March 10th Minnesota DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen submitted a letter to the U.S. Forest Service requesting a completed mineral withdrawal study regarding the impacts fish and wildlife if a... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues The Ohio Chapter weighs in on Forest Managment in Wayne National Forest 3/23/2020 In a recent blog post, we highlighted the Ohio Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers participation in the Wayne National Forest's Forest Plan Revision process - it is a lengthy process of... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Ohio BHA weighs in on Wayne National Forest comment period 3/23/2020 The Wayne National Forest is currently in the process of revising its Forest Plan that has been in place since 2006. Now in the assessment phase, the Forest Service is soliciting input from... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Habitat Watch Volunteer 3/23/2020 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recently appointed Robert Harned to serve as a Habitat Watch Volunteer (HWV) for the Gunnison National Forest. Robert was born in Oyster Bay,... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Mountain Merriam’s Chess Match 3/16/2020 During April 1905, President Theodore Roosevelt embarked on a month-long hunting trip up Divide Creek near Silt.[1] TR described the region as “a great, wild country … where the mountains crowded... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Kansas Chapter Leads Habitat Project with KDWPT 3/11/2020 On February 29, 2020, 15 volunteers from Kansas BHA and the general hunting community joined Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) at Perry Wildlife Area for the chapter’s... Tags: Kansas Chapter
Media Chapter News 3/4/20 NMDGF Game Commission Recap 3/5/2020 There was little to note about the State Game Commission meeting this week in Albuquerque except this amazing statement from the chairwoman: The Department of Game and Fish has sued the Game... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Spring 2020 Southeast Chapter News 3/1/2020 Above: SE chapter squirrel hunt With big game season wrapping up in the South, several states within the Southeast chapter have begun hosting small game hunts. These hunts took place in Florida... Tags: Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News Spring 2020 New York Chapter News 3/1/2020 Above: BHA-NY worked with the Northeast Wilderness Trust to open up previously inaccessible land to recreation The hunting seasons and New Year have come and gone, and it’s time to get back to... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Spring 2020 New England Chapter News 3/1/2020 In New Hampshire, the New England chapter partnered with the Monadnock Conservancy to celebrate the protection of the Cunningham Pond Conservation Area, in Peterborough. BHA members provided... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Spring 2020 Colorado Chapter News 3/1/2020 The Colorado BHA chapter has appointed five new Chapter Leadership Team (CLT) members: Liz Rose, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) State Trust Lands Liaison;[1] Kyle Vistuba, Membership... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Rhode Island BHA Weighs in on first 2020 Captive Hunting Proposals in House Committee 2/27/2020 For the second year in a row, bills intended to prohibit captive hunting in Rhode Island have been introduced in the General Assembly. H 7305, introduced by Representative McNamara and company,... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Western Colorado University Hosts 3rd Annual Chili Cookoff 2/26/2020 Club member, Brody, serves chili samples on campus to promote their event. Western Colorado University’s collegiate chapter of BHA hosted their 3rd annual chili cookoff at Timbers Sports Bar on... Tags: Colorado Chapter, Collegiate Program
Media Chapter News The Lone Bidder: State Lands Easily Facilitate Private Transfer 2/25/2020 Freeport-McMoran, the internationally involved and Arizona-based mining company, has once again acquired tracts of Arizona State Lands as the lone bidder. This time, acquiring nearly 26 square... Tags: Arizona Chapter
Media Chapter News University of Minnesota Club President Presents at MN DNR Roundtable 2/24/2020 University of Minnesota BHA club president, Kyle Hildebrandt represented Backcountry Hunters and Anglers at the Minneosta DNR's annual roundtable in January. The Minnesota DNR Roundtable’s theme... Tags: Minnesota Chapter, Collegiate Program
Media Chapter News Exploring Small Game Hunting on Texas Public Land 2/24/2020 A small group of hunters, public land enthusiasts, and BHA members gathered at Granger Lake on Feb. 1, to experience the small-game hunting opportunities offered on public land at the Willis Creek... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Vermont Public Land Owners gather before vote on town forest sale 2/20/2020 February 15, 2020, Brandon, VT- Vermont members of BHA, along with a few new friends, met to celebrate public lands at Red Clover Ale Co. There were tales of turkeys, tracking bucks, big brown... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Chapter supports Federal Bills to expand public access 2/19/2020 The California policy committee recently submitted a letter of support for the legislative bill Protecting Unique and Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California (PUBLIC) Lands Act (S. 3288).... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News Kansas BHA Blitz 2/18/2020 Think football season is over? Maybe not in Chief’s Kingdom! The Kansas Chapter of BHA has set up an 8 events in 8 weeks BHA Blitz! Check out our game plan: Kansas BHA has been working with the... Tags: Kansas Chapter
Media Chapter News Timber to Table Elk Hunt 2/14/2020 Stephen came home from a BHA fundraiser, happy to tell me he had bid and won a guided elk hunt. I didn’t know right away that I would be going with him as the hunter. He told me later that the... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Washington Chapter Begins Salmon/Steelhead Work, Celebrates Access Project 2/12/2020 Wild Steelhead Coalition Board Member and longtime BHA member Josh Mills celebrates at the new access point Salmon and steelhead populations from California to Alaska are on the decline, with a... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Support for Northwest California 2/11/2020 Anyone who has spent time in the vast expanses of public land in Northern California can attest to the richness of the landscape. From the ancient redwoods of the coasts to the sprawling... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News Florida BHA Members Celebrating Public Small Game Hunting 2/10/2020 On Saturday, January 18th over thirty sportsmen and women gathered at the Seminole Forest Wildlife Management Area for a small game hunt in celebration of public land and public water. ... Tags: Florida Chapter, Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News Southeast Chapter Hosts Third Small Game Hunt in Florida 2/10/2020 On Saturday, February 1st, thirteen sportsmen and women ventured forth into the Walk-in-the-Water Wildlife Management Area near Lake Wales Florida. Undeterred by rain and dismal prospects for a... Tags: Florida Chapter, Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News Utah State University Hosts International Fly Fishing Film Festival 2/7/2020 Photos by TJ Booth (@tbimage) On January 30th, 2020 nearly 300 people gathered to watch the International Fly Fishing Film Festival hosted by the Utah State University Backcountry Hunters and... Tags: Utah Chapter, Collegiate Program
Media Chapter News Utah State University BHA Helps with Invasive Species Removal and Research 2/5/2020 This past August, the Utah State University Backcountry Hunters and Anglers along with Cache Anglers Trout Unlimited Chapter assisted Clint Brunson of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources in... Tags: Utah Chapter, Collegiate Program
Media Chapter News North Carolina State University BHA Recognized as Collegiate Club of the Month 2/5/2020 Officers: Andrew Howell, Torey Vayer, Eric White, Emma Maier The NC State club is close to reaching its one-year birthday with 12 active members and eyes on continued outreach and growth... Tags: North Carolina Chapter, Collegiate Program
Media Chapter News Ohio BHA Starts Strong in 2020 2/4/2020 The Ohio Chapter of BHA had a whirlwind of a three-day stretch between January 22nd and 24th. The calendar started with Filson’s film screening event for “Will To Live: The Story of Gary Edinger”... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News Michigan highlights 2019 and looks forward to 2020 1/27/2020 Your Michigan Board just finished our annual planning retreat and we want to share a few things with all of you about this past year and the upcoming plans that we have scheduled for 2020. First,... Tags: Michigan Chapter
Media Chapter News 1/17/20 NMDGF Game Commission Recap 1/22/2020 After Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham dismissed the best game commission chair we've ever had – Joanna Prukop – NM BHA specifically asked that Prukop's replacement be just as qualified. We were... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Kansas Chapter Welcomes 2020 1/21/2020 Welcome to 2020. What a first year this has been for Kansas BHA! Pint Nights all over the state, booths at conventions and shows, Beer Bands and Public Lands, and on and on. But even more... Tags: Kansas Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Set Up Camp At International Sportsmen’s Expo 1/17/2020 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) started off 2020 with a bang, if not shotgun blast volley, by setting up camp at the International Sportsmen’s Expo (ISE) in Denver... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Learn to Hunt: An Ohio Success Story 1/16/2020 Antillio and I met two years ago at a "Learn To Hunt" event put on by the Ohio Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. Little did I know it at the time, but one of my most memorable hunts would... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers End of Year Report 1/15/2020 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) had another great year! For starters, we significantly increased our boots-on-the-ground presence, adding hundreds of dedicated hunters... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News First Confirmed Case of CWD found in Val Verde County 1/14/2020 State officials detected chronic wasting disease in a free-ranging, 5 1/2 -year-old whitetail doe last month between Del Rio and Amistad Reservoir, making it the first confirmed case of the... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Mesa County Assistant Regional Director 1/13/2020 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recently appointed Eric Moyer to serve as an Assistant Regional Director for the Mesa County-Grand Valley Area. Eric was born and raised in... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Opinion: AZ BHA Thanks Sen. McSally for Supporting LWCF 12/16/2019 Some of my favorite traditions involve spending time outside with my family in the great outdoors. We make annual trips to places all over the state. We love to chase elusive trout in pristine... Tags: Arizona Chapter
Media Chapter News Mississippi State University Recognized as Club of the Month for November 12/12/2019 Tags: Southeast Chapter, Collegiate Program
Media Chapter News College Club Leaders Taking the Lead on Recruitment Efforts 12/12/2019 Our collegiate program boasts some hard-working and dedicated emerging leaders in the conservation, hunting, and angling communities. Club leaders, many of which didn't grow up hunting or fishing... Tags: Colorado Chapter, Minnesota Chapter, North Carolina Chapter, r3, Collegiate Program
Media Chapter News State Issues Understanding Access on Arizona's State Trust Lands 12/9/2019 Bella, my German Wirehair Pointer, and I quartered through the thick grass cover, prickly pear cactus, yucca, and a few pinon and juniper in search of Arizona’s renowned Gambel's quail. We were... Tags: Arizona Chapter
Media Chapter News Winter 2020 Utah Chapter News 12/1/2019 Like every other chapter in BHA, our Utah members have spent a good chunk of the fall hitting the mountains hard during hunting season. We managed to slip in a few events before the hunting season... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Winter 2020 Tennessee Chapter News 12/1/2019 The Tennessee Chapter officially kicked off in style with a pint night tour across the state in July. Land Tawney joined Josh Kaywood for the tour, stopping in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Memphis and... Tags: Tennessee Chapter
Media Chapter News Winter 2020 Pennsylvania Chapter News 12/1/2019 In August, the Pennsylvania chapter continued to bolster their habitat improvement work throughout the state with their 3rd work day of the year at Raccoon Creek State Park’s Wetland Trail. The... Tags: Pennsylvania Chapter
Media Chapter News Winter 2020 New York Chapter News 12/1/2019 New York BHA has had a busy summer. Between fishing, hiking, getting ready for hunting seasons—oh yeah—and a whole bunch of public land conservation and advocacy, we’ve had a full plate. On... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Winter 2020 Kentucky Chapter News 12/1/2019 Daniel Boone is an American icon and he is the namesake for the largest piece of public land in Kentucky. Spread across 21 counties of southern and eastern Kentucky, more than 708,000 acres of... Tags: Kentucky Chapter
Media Chapter News Winter 2020 Iowa Chapter News 12/1/2019 As fall winds hit the leaves, Iowa’s hunters hit the fields in search of quarry from small game to whitetails and everything in between. A disturbing trend, which is not only being... Tags: Iowa Chapter
Media Chapter News Winter 2020 Colorado Chapter News 12/1/2019 The Colorado BHA chapter recently appointed several new Chapter Leadership Team members, including: Mesa County-Grand Valley Assistant Regional Director Becca Fowler; Southeast Colorado Events... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Winter 2020 Arizona Chapter News 12/1/2019 This past summer we spent time with the University of Arizona on their Santa Rita Experimental Range continuing the placement of our OHV “Ride Legally” signs across the state. The Santa Rita is... Tags: Arizona Chapter
Media Chapter News LT in NC: The Week of Land 11/22/2019 What a week we had with BHA President and CEO Land Tawney! Tremendous gratitude to all who came out to the events in Raleigh, Charlotte, and Asheville and extra special thanks to the volunteers... Tags: North Carolina Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Parks and Wildlife Supports Important Federal Legislation 11/15/2019 This November, Colorado Parks and Wildlife approved a resolution supporting the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, a bipartisan bill that would dedicate up to $1.4 billion annually to help state... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Backcountry Journal Arizona Chapter Defeats Public Land Transfer Attempts 11/5/2019 This article originally appeared in the Fall 2019 issue of Backcountry Journal. By Justin Nelson Earlier this year, Arizona BHA heavily engaged in a fight against two bills that had the... Tags: Backcountry Journal, Arizona Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Southeast Group Leaders 10/30/2019 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recently appointed Kyle Vistuba to serve as Membership Recruitment Coordinator for their Southeast Group and Drew Trujillo to serve as the... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Make a Call to Repeal Sunday Hunting Ban 10/24/2019 Pennsylvania hunters are closer than ever to being able to hunt on Sundays. Senate Bill 147, sponsored by Senator Dan Laughlin, would expand opportunities for Pennsylvania hunters by providing... Tags: Pennsylvania Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Backcountry Journal Saving Coni Island 10/24/2019 South of the Brooks Range in northern Alaska there still exists intact ecosystems that remain largely unchanged except by forces of nature. This is one of the largest public land wild areas left... Tags: Backcountry Journal, Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Eastern Chapters unite behind bill to support Chesapeake Bay restoration 10/21/2019 The New York, Pennsylvania and Capital Region Chapters weighed in to support S. 2591, a bill to enable the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service to assist local stakeholders to expand conservation and... Tags: Pennsylvania Chapter, New York Chapter, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Capital News, Capital issues, Capital Region, issues, Mid-Atlantic Events
Media Chapter News Gunnison Hosts Bighorn Observation Program Lecture 10/15/2019 You may have heard of the Bighorn Observation Program in the Weminuche Wilderness in southwestern Colorado. If not, check out this story by High Country News. Program creators Terry Meyers, the... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Field to Table Fried Dove with Mesquite Pancakes and Smoked Prickly Pear Syrup 10/10/2019 In September our Arizona chapter held its 1st annual Dove Cook-off and Pint Night to celebrate the opening of dove season. Held in Yuma, the event brought together BHA members and supporters from... Tags: the campfire, Field to Table, Arizona Chapter
Media Chapter News OHV Signage Protects Santa Rita Experimental Range 10/9/2019 September 28, 2019 was National Public Lands Day and was celebrated by members of the Arizona chapter of BHA by assisting the University of Arizona’s Santa Rita Experimental Range (SRER) with the... Tags: Arizona Chapter
Media Chapter News Shared Stewardship 10/8/2019 “Many hands make light work”. When these words were penned in the 1324 cult classic Bevis of Hampton, folks may have scoffed at it. Or they could have loved it. Who knows? But what I do know is... Tags: North Carolina Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint CPW State Trust Lands Liaison 10/8/2019 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recently appointed Liz Rose to serve as Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) State Trust Lands Liaison. Liz was born and raised in the California... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Protect Hunting and Fishing Opportunities in the Rio Grande Watershed 10/4/2019 The U.S. Forest Service is currently in the process of developing plans that will direct the management of more than 3 million acres of your National Forest lands in Northern New Mexico for the... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Utah State University Public Land Pack Out 10/4/2019 Photos by Nick Dempkowski On Sept. 21, 2019, the Utah State University collegiate club of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers hosted a Public Land Pack Out in Providence Canyon. This project was in... Tags: Utah Chapter, Collegiate Program, public lands month
Media Chapter News New England BHA Steps Up on Public Lands Day 10/2/2019 On Saturday September 28 the New England Chapter of BHA partnered with the USFS and the USFWS staff on the Green Mountain National Forest and the Silvio O. Conte National Wildlife Refuge for... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News A Two Mile Blood Trail to a Buck named Redemption 9/27/2019 Hunting whitetail deer in remote high mountain backcountry has always been my pinnacle of hunting. Growing up, my Pepere’s (word used for grandfather in Quebec) basement always had a warm wood... Tags: Southeast Chapter, Georgia Chapter
Media Chapter News Boots on the Ground and in the Water 9/26/2019 Utah BHA recently participated in a beaver dam analog habitat (BDAs) project for coldwater trout fisheries in a tributary of the Weber river today called Chalk Creek. This... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News 9/18 NM State Game Commission Meeting Recap 9/26/2019 The State Game Commission met Sept. 18 in Cloudcroft, and although no final decisions were made, the Commission showed its intention to approve major changes to bear, cougar and trapping rules in... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Cibola National Forest Planning Update 9/26/2019 A new Land and Resource Management Plan for New Mexico’s Cibola National Forest is being enacted, and the public is encouraged to comment through November 7, 2019. What will the proposed changes... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Fall 2019 Iowa Chapter News 9/16/2019 One of the focuses for the Iowa chapter is R3 (recruitment, retention, and reactivation) events. Board member Max McDaniel has been communicating with the Iowa DNR in planning multiple events... Tags: Iowa Chapter, fall 2019
Media Chapter News Fall 2019 New York Chapter News 9/16/2019 The summer heat hasn’t stopped BHA-NY from working hard for our public lands. Over the last few months, BHA-NY has been spreading the good-word across the state at various events and through... Tags: New York Chapter, fall 2019
Media Chapter News Fall 2019 New England Chapter News 9/16/2019 BHA-NE members partnered with other organizations on a riverbank restoration project on the East Branch of the Passumpsic River, a Learn to Turkey Hunt weekend, a Full Draw Film Tour event, the... Tags: New England Chapter, fall 2019
Media Chapter News Fall 2019 Tennessee Chapter News 9/16/2019 The Tennessee Chapter kicked off its inauguration with a pint night tour across the state in July. Land Tawney came down to get everyone pumped about the new chapter. Knoxville was first up with... Tags: Tennessee Chapter, fall 2019
Media Chapter News Fall 2019 Southeast Chapter News 9/16/2019 In the midst of our usual summer heat and humidity, the Southeast chapter has had a busy few months enjoying our public lands and waters. We followed up our successful Gobblers and Garbage... Tags: Southeast Chapter, fall 2019
Media Chapter News Fall 2019 Oklahoma Chapter News 9/16/2019 The Oklahoma chapter was officially accredited in May and immediately set lofty goals for the upcoming year. Our inaugural State Rendezvous was held July 26th- 28th on the Upper Illinois River.... Tags: Oklahoma Chapter, fall 2019
Media Chapter News Fall 2019 North Dakota Chapter News 9/16/2019 The 2019 summer has proven to be both busy and trying for NDBHA. We’ve dealt with multiple project cancellations due to weather and logistical issues. However, we were able to complete the... Tags: North Dakota Chapter, fall 2019
Media Chapter News Fall 2019 Indiana Chapter News 9/16/2019 The Indiana chapter hit the ground running after being officially accredited in May. The Board of Directors decided on several strategic priorities that are both consistent with the overall goals... Tags: Indiana Chapter, fall 2019
Media Chapter News Fall 2019 Colorado Chapter News 9/16/2019 The Colorado BHA chapter recently appointed several new Chapter Leadership Team members, including Sam Williamson to serve as a Northern Colorado Assistant Regional Director, Gabriela... Tags: Colorado Chapter, fall 2019
Media Chapter News Fall 2019 Kansas Chapter News 9/16/2019 Kansas chapter of BHA is official! The North American board approved our chapter application in May after a lot of effort by a lot of people. Kansas is now part of the fastest growing conservation... Tags: Kansas Chapter, fall 2019
Media Chapter News What Public Lands Month Means To Me 9/16/2019 Many Americans are not aware of the true wealth they possess through their shared ownership of our Public Lands and Waters. These wild places provide us untold benefits even if we do not ever... Tags: Arkansas Chapter, Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News The 2019 Michigan BHA Rendezvous and Finding Common Ground 9/13/2019 With a few weeks to reflect on the numerous successes of the 2019 Michigan Chapter Rendezvous, common ground was the unofficial theme that kept popping into my head. Hundreds of individuals... Tags: Michigan Chapter
Media Chapter News Ohio learn to dove hunt is a huge success. 9/12/2019 The Ohio Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers just wrapped up an exciting Learn to Hunt event. With over 20 total people involved over the course of three different days, we could make this... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Northern Colorado Assistant Regional Director 9/11/2019 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recently appointed Lauren Jaebker to serve as an Assistant Regional Director for the Northern Colorado region. Lauren was born and raised on... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Summer 2019 Pennsylvania Chapter News 9/5/2019 The Pennsylvania chapter has coupled their rapid membership growth with many opportunities for members to get involved with on-the-ground habitat improvement projects in 2019. Members attended two... Tags: Pennsylvania Chapter
Media Chapter News West Slope CO BHA Members Lead Habitat Improvement Project 9/5/2019 Colorado BHA's Brett Jones recently led a group of volunteers on a habitat improvement project on the Uncompaghre Plateau. This project was done in coordination with CPW and focused on the removal... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Minnesota BHA named sole partner for Orvis, Saint Louis Park Giveback Days 9/5/2019 The Minnesota Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers has been selected by Orvis, Saint Louis Park for Orvis Giveback Days! If you donate $10 to Minnesota Chapter of Backcountry Hunters &... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Regional Director Recognized as BHA’s Member of the Month 9/3/2019 Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) Southeast Regional Director, Ty Woodward, was recognized as BHA’s Member of the Month for August 2019. BHA’s Backcountry Beat newsletter detailed some... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Field to Table How to Make Venison Rendang 8/30/2019 Recently, several BHAers had the opportunity to join the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and our conservation partners North Carolina Wildlife Federation and National Wild Turkey... Tags: North Carolina Chapter, the campfire, Field to Table
Media Chapter News Doves the perfect quarry for outings with youngsters 8/29/2019 By Aaron Hepler The time of year is here, again. Time to gear up for doves! Remembering back to my favorite first hunt, I was decked in some of my Dad’s old army camo with a weapon in hand. The... Tags: Pennsylvania Chapter, r3
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Denver Metro Area Assistant Regional Director and Southwest Colorado Habitat Watch Volunteer 8/29/2019 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recently appointed Kassi Smith to serve as Assistant Regional Director for the Denver Metro Area and Jonny Cordes to serve as a Habitat Watch... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Chapter Celebrates New Hunting Grounds 8/29/2019 Photo Credit: Good Bull Outdoors Earlier this week Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) announced the locations of state trust lands now accessible to hunters and anglers across the state of... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Meet strangers and pass along your tribal knowledge 8/27/2019 This past winter I thought to myself, “How can I make deer season arrive faster?” And I figured out the answer: fly fishing. For Christmas, I asked for all the small items like forceps and... Tags: North Carolina Chapter
Media Chapter News Texas BHA Public Walk-in Access Adoption program 8/27/2019 The Texas chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (TX BHA) adopts 11 public hunting areas in the Lubbock, TX area Since 1987, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has offered the Annual... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News Industry Partners Speak Up for Stream Access 8/23/2019 On July 24 New Mexico's State Game Commission enacted a 90-day moratorium on the existing stream access regulation that allows sections of streams running through private land to be deemed... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News NM State Game Commission Recap - 8/22 8/23/2019 As expected, the State Game Commission meeting in Santa Fe on Thursday was mostly discussion, although the panel did approve a $42 million operating budget for NMDGF, representing a 3 percent... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Chapter Leaders Serving On Sportsmen’s Roundtable 8/23/2019 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) has three Chapter Leadership Team (CLT) members, along with two additional Colorado BHA members, serving as Statewide Delegates on the... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Utah BHA Launches CWD Reporting Program & Giveaway 8/22/2019 Chronic Wasting Disease is in Utah, and the Department of Wildlife Resources needs our help to ensure that deer, elk and moose herds in our state can thrive for years to come. From now until the... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News Arizona's OHV Signage Install Protects National Monument 8/22/2019 Members of the Arizona chapter came from all over the state and braved the scorching desert heat to meet up in the town of Gila Bend and work alongside Bureau of Land Management employees to... Tags: Arizona Chapter, OHV
Media Chapter News Texas Reaches for 2,000 Members with Summer Membership Giveaway 8/22/2019 Everything's bigger in Texas right? Well, unfortunately, the Texas chapter of BHA is only the 9th largest chapter in North America and that's just not good enough for us! Although we don't... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado Governor Issues Executive Order to Protect Migration Corridors 8/21/2019 Photo Credits: Good Bull Outdoors In August, Gov. Jared Polis gave sportsmen and women a tool to protect migration corridors in Colorado. BHA welcomes this executive order (EO), and we thank the... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News San Juan National Forest Thanks Backcountry Hunters and Anglers for Volunteer Help in Implementing New Travel Management Rules in Hermosa Park 8/20/2019 The Colorado Chapter's Southwest BHA crew had a great Volunteer Day this August in advance of Public Lands Month. Three Chapter Leaders, ten Volunteers and two Forest Service officials were in... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Mesa County Assistant Regional Director and Southeast Colorado Events Director/Coordinator 8/15/2019 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recently appointed Becca Fowler to serve as Assistant Regional Director for the Mesa County-Grand Valley Area and Brad Athmer to serve as... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Pairs of Opposites And Finding Silence In The Boundary Waters 8/15/2019 My buddy Gerald in the Tennessee BHA chapter calls the Boundary Waters “his Eden.” It’s a metaphor that works on a couple levels. Eden was a space of pure nature. It was also the place we became... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Chapter News Reporting Locked Gates on NM State Land 8/14/2019 It's that time of year when hunters head into the field to enjoy public lands and carry on our time honored tradition of hunting with family and friends. Sometimes during these outings we... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Team Up With Veterans For Campfire Stories 8/13/2019 Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers held a “Campfire Stores: A Public Lands & Military Event” in Colorado Springs on Thursday, August 1 (at Stargazers Theater), featuring the stories of six... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Chapter Calls for Hunting & Fishing Mentors and Mentees 8/12/2019 The California chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is excited to announce the launch of a new mentoring program designed to help provide guidance to members interested in learning the... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News Texas BHA Launches R3 Program 8/9/2019 There are many potential barriers to becoming a hunter in Texas. Some of them perceived, yet some are very real. Despite these challenges, hunter recruitment is an important priority for TX BHA,... Tags: Texas Chapter, r3
Media Chapter News State Issues Forest Legacy Program to Add 1,200 Acres to Ohio’s Shawnee State Forest 8/8/2019 The largest block of public forest in Ohio is soon to be 1,200 acres larger! The strategic acquisition, to be purchased through the U.S. Forest Service’s Forest Legacy Program, would provide... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News Sporting Clay Shoot in Southern California 8/7/2019 Photo Credit: Eric Hanson Members and friends of the California Backcountry Hunters and Anglers chapter braved the heat on July 27 to bust some clays, prepare for the upcoming upland season, and... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Recognized as BHA’s Chapter of the Month 8/5/2019 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) was named BHA’s Chapter of the Month for July 2019. For years, the Colorado chapter has been a leading voice advocating for improved... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News CO BHA Attends USFS Taylor Park Field Trip 8/5/2019 The U.S. Forest Service’s GMUG Ranger District and the Center for Public Lands teamed up to provide an informative field trip to Taylor Park. Field trippers convened at the Tin Cup Town Hall and... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Proposed mining operation near Okefenokee NWR 8/5/2019 Recently, Twin Pines Minerals LLC of Birmingham, Alabama filed a permit to mine titanium dioxide near The Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. The Okefenokee Swamp (which is the largest... Tags: Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News Summer 2019 Colorado Chapter News 7/31/2019 The Colorado BHA chapter recently appointed two new Chapter Leadership Team members: John Barkowski, serving as our Assistant Regional Director for the Southeast Colorado Group, and Michael Kozer,... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Summer 2019 North Dakota Chapter News 7/31/2019 North Dakota BHA saw its first birthday on April 12, and after a year of incredible growth and learning, we are grateful to be where we are. Thank you to our members for your support and... Tags: North Dakota Chapter
Media Chapter News Summer 2019 North Carolina Chapter News 7/31/2019 North Carolina BHA closed out its first full year this past May at Rendezvous 2019 in Boise, ID. What an incredible ride it has been! Our chapter grew by nearly 410% during those 12 months to... Tags: North Carolina Chapter
Media Chapter News Summer 2019 Kentucky Chapter News 7/31/2019 After over a year of hard work by a dedicated core group of volunteers, we have darkened the map for Kentucky by becoming an official chapter! Not a group to rest on our laurels, we are hitting... Tags: Kentucky Chapter
Media Chapter News Summer 2019 Kansas Chapter News 7/31/2019 The Kansas Chapter has been working diligently towards official charter for the past several months. As part of this effort we attended the Monster Buck Classic in January and the Kansas... Tags: Kansas Chapter
Media Chapter News Summer 2019 Wisconsin Chapter News 7/31/2019 Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund Reauthorization The Wisconsin chapter has been actively working with other organizations to support the reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund. ... Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News Summer 2019 Utah Chapter News 7/31/2019 Utah had a rather rainy spring, but that has not stopped our members from getting outside! The Utah board is continuing to plan several exciting events to engage our members. At the end of... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News Summer 2019 Southeast Chapter News 7/31/2019 The Southeast chapter recently held a public land cleanup initiative during spring turkey season. Our Gobblers and Garbage contest combined our love for turkey hunting with our passion for public... Tags: Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News California Chapter host San Diego ‘Surf, Sand and Public Lands’ day 7/31/2019 BY JASON JONES, DEVIN O’DEA Photos: Eric Hanson, Devin O’Dea, Justin Bubenik, NganHa Tran Members of the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers California Chapter traveled from various nooks and crannies... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News Summer 2019 Iowa Chapter News 7/31/2019 Iowa BHA hit the ground running since becoming an official chapter in December 2018. The Iowa Deer Classic, in early March, marked BHA’s grand entrance upon Iowa’s conservation stage. The Classic... Tags: Iowa Chapter
Media Chapter News The Pearl in Peril 7/25/2019 Mississippi is an outdoorsman's paradise. Our state offers almost limitless, publicly accessible, opportunities for hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, and anything else outdoor related. These... Tags: Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues A Conservation Focus in Ohio’s Recently Signed Budget Bill 7/24/2019 On July 17th, Gov. Mike DeWine signed a budget bill into law that includes a number conservation victories which the Ohio Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers has been fighting for since... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News BHA Co-hosts Public GMUG Comment Writing Workshop 7/23/2019 On July 16th, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA) partnered with High Country Conservation Advocates (HCCA) to host a public comment writing workshop in Crested Butte, Colorado. The workshop was... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Southwest Colorado Assistant Regional Director 7/23/2019 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recently appointed Chris Jones to serve as an Assistant Regional Director for southwest Colorado. Chris was born in southern California but... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues California Chapter supports Federal Conservation Bills 7/22/2019 The California Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently sent a letter of support of Congresswomen Judy Chu’s (D-CA) San Gabriel Mountains Foothills and Rivers Protection Act (H.R.... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News Thou Shalt Not Hunt on Sundays — a NC Blue Law 7/18/2019 If you find yourself hunting in North Carolina on both public and private land during hunting seasons, you might want to check your calendar and the time because if it happens to be Sunday and you... Tags: North Carolina Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Chapter Supports Northwest California Bill H.R. 2250 7/8/2019 The California Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently authored a letter of support for Congressman Jared Huffman’s (D-CA) Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News Summer 2019 California Chapter News 7/1/2019 With the chapter growing to over 2000 members, chapter leaders are planning many exciting events and clinics to keep the momentum moving forward for the remainder of 2019. The... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News Summer 2019 Arizona Chapter News 7/1/2019 We have been watching a handful of legislative bills that could impact public land access since the beginning of the year. HB2557 was amended to include the previously introduced HB2056 and HB2547... Tags: Arizona Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Mid-Year Report/Update: June 2019 7/1/2019 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) has been adding boots-on-the-ground members, holding events and leading activities, growing its Habitat Watch Volunteer (HWV) program... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Ohio's Bass Trash and BBQ bash 6/28/2019 From the moment the Wisconsin Glacier receded, the Little Miami River has been a backdrop to the rise and fall of people and the ebb and flow of civilizations. The Paleoindians. The mound... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News Bonds of the Wild 6/26/2019 You hear it all the time, hell, I’ve even said it myself: “it goes fast”. But nothing can really prepare you for how fast life actually goes. How you can be in your twenties and blink and you’re... Tags: the campfire, Michigan Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Arizona BHA Policy Recap 6/24/2019 The 54th session of the Arizona legislature concluded this May, and, thanks to the engagement and perseverance of hunters, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts across the state, our voices were... Tags: Arizona Chapter
Media Chapter News BHA Well Represented on NM Land Office Sportspeople's Advisory Committee 6/21/2019 New Mexico’s new State Land Commissioner, Stephanie Garcia Richard, recently revived the Sportspeople’s Advisory Committee, originally established to help guide the Commissioner's decisions on... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Catch and Feast: Fly Fishing for Trout in the Chattahoochee National Forest 6/21/2019 "let me rephrase that, I really like to eat the trout that I catch." I have always had a conflicting relationship with fishing. I love to fly fish for trout in the mountains; something to do with... Tags: Southeast Chapter, Georgia Chapter
Media Chapter News The Joy of Mountain Goat Viewing in the Uinta Mountains 6/20/2019 Anyone who has hiked Mount Timpanogos has likely seen (and been stared down) by a mountain goat somewhere along the trail. I didn’t know this was a normal occurrence when I did this hike for the... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues California Chapter leads backpacking class, Hike to Hunt in San Gabriel Mtns. National Monument 6/19/2019 Backcountry Hunters and Anglers’ members have a passion for backcountry recreation. Still, they have a wide range of experience when it comes to backpacking, and incorporating hunting or... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News My Home Water, The River That Caught On Fire 6/19/2019 There aren’t many universal truths that stand the test of time, but I’ve got one. This will be my 4thseason that I call the Cuyahoga River my home water. I live between Akron and Cleveland, a... Tags: the campfire, Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers 11th Annual Rendezvous Recap 6/17/2019 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) held their 11th Annual Rendezvous (May 31 – June 2, 2019) in the midst of the Pike-San Isabel National Forest south of Leadville near... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Northern Colorado Assistant Regional Director 6/17/2019 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recently appointed Lora Heckman to serve as Assistant Regional Director for Northern Colorado. Lora was born and raised in central Indiana.... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Darby Creek Watershed: Cause for Concern 6/14/2019 -Gabriel Karns, Policy and Legislation co-chair of Ohio Backcountry Hunters & Anglers What Ohio may lack in stunning mountain vistas or endless rolling plains of native grasslands, the Buckeye... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News New York BHA Spring 2019 Update 6/10/2019 Drawing the winners at a New York BHA Pint Night. Photo by Kevin Koehler After an extremely busy winter, BHA-NY has set its sights on events and activities for the Spring and Summer months. Oh... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News A story about friendship in the Backcountry 6/6/2019 Imagine a small drift boat crossing a large glacial lake. Five men ride silently while a tiny outboard engine struggles to push them forward. Small white caps break as a headwind begins to blow... Tags: Arkansas Chapter, Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Habitat Watch Volunteer 6/3/2019 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recently appointed John Pezzin to serve as a Habitat Watch Volunteer for the Arapahoe-Roosevelt National Forest. John was born and raised in... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Ohio BHA Adopt a Trail and Cleanup Initiatives 5/30/2019 Earlier this year, Ohio BHA kicked off a multipronged habitat and service initiative that will span the entire state. The plan is to lead and coordinate several different projects that allow BHA... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Southwest Regional Director Promotes/Defends Bighorn Sheep & Wilderness 5/28/2019 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers has an extraordinary group of hunter-angler-conservationists on its rapidly growing Chapter Leadership Team (CLT), including Southwest... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Gunnison Valley Regional Director 5/28/2019 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recently appointed Gabriela Zaldumbide to serve as Regional Director for the Gunnison Valley region of Colorado. Gabriela was born in... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Reflections on Rendezvous from Ohio 5/22/2019 It’s tough to really capture how badass the BHA North American Rendezvous is without experiencing it. The Ohio Chapter had six folks attend this year. We asked each to highlight their favorite... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News Gobblers & Garbage, An Exercise In Competition, Conservation & Fun 5/22/2019 Turkey Season recently wrapped up in the Southeast, and with it closed the first ever Gobblers and Garbage competition. The Southeast Chapter wanted to incentivize folks to get out and chase... Tags: Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Northern CO Group Leader 5/22/2019 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently appointed Sam Williamson to serve as Assistant Regional Director for their Northern Colorado Group. Sam was born and raised on... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Holding Pint Nights/Events Across The State 5/20/2019 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) has been holding Pint Nights and other events and activities across the state. For example, on March 30 we held our first “Kids on Ice”... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News CO BHA Holds a Learn to Hunt Turkeys Seminar 5/20/2019 For Colorado Public Lands Day on May 18th, 2019, the Colorado Chapter of BHA held a Learn to Hunt Turkey Seminar in Gunnison. The event featured an educational seminar, a target shooting field... Tags: Colorado Chapter, r3
Media Chapter News Get Ready! Hike to Hunt Is Almost Here! 5/14/2019 Hike to Hunt is just around the corner. For those of you not familiar with it, BHA puts on a Hike to Hunt contest yearly to promote people getting out and hiking on our public lands, all the while... Tags: Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News First Public Land Deer 5/13/2019 I have been a private land hunter my whole life growing up on a farm in middle Tennessee. It wasn’t until I became involved with BHA that I wanted to take my hunting to another level by spending... Tags: Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News CSU Work Project 5/10/2019 On April 27th, 2019, the Colorado State University (CSU) Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA), accompanied by the CSU chapters of Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and The Wildlife... Tags: Colorado Chapter, Collegiate Program
Media Chapter News One Sportsman’s Obsession with Georgia’s Public Lands 5/10/2019 By Chris Jenkins Chris is a Board Member and Director of Conservation for the Southeast Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and lucky to call the beautiful North Georgia Mountains... Tags: Southeast Chapter, Georgia Chapter
Media Chapter News Naturita River Access Project 5/8/2019 For many years, even among local boaters, there has been much uncertainty and confusion about legal access points for running the section of the San Miguel River near Naturita, CO. This Spring,... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News CO Habitat Watch Volunteer Leads Stewardship Effort 5/8/2019 We all know what a difficult and lengthy journey it is to get a habitat project off the ground. That’s why it is so important to continue monitoring these projects to ensure our efforts are making... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers To Gather at 11th Annual Chapter Rendezvous 5/7/2019 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers will hold their 11th annual Rendezvous during May 31 – June 2, 2019, at the Lakeview Campground in the Pike-San Isabel National Forest north... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News SE Chapter Advisory Board To Advance Influence In The Region 4/29/2019 Southeast Chapter BHA Advisory Council The Southeast Chapter would like to engage a greater number of influencers from the general membership of the chapter. These members generally have a... Tags: Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Companion Legislation Reintroduced to Expand San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, Wilderness and Wild & Scenic Protections 4/24/2019 UPDATE: By Justin Bubenik, California Chapter Co-Chair Shortly after "Expanding Wilderness on the Fringe of the Concrete Jungle" was posted in late March, Senator Harris (D-CA) and Representative... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues CDFW Proposes New Fishing Regulations 4/22/2019 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) recently released a proposed set of changes to the state’s inland trout fishing regulations in furtherance of the Department’s Inland Trout... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News Your Backcountry: San Juan Wilderness 4/22/2019 Renowned elk hunter (and Colorado BHA founder) David Petersen describes, in his book A Man Made of Elk, a bugling bull as “an otherworldly music … like a calamitous crescendo of bluesy high notes... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Southeast and Central Rockies Group Leaders 4/18/2019 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recently appointed John Barkowski to serve as an Assistant Regional Director for the Southeast Colorado Group and Michael Kozer to serve as an... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News New England BHA Supports Rhode Island DEM’s Public Lecture on CWD 4/18/2019 Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a transmissible disease that is deadly to all members of the deer family, including whitetail and mule deer, moose, elk, and caribou. Currently, the disease is... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Western Colorado University Chapter Hosts Range Clean-up 4/16/2019 On Saturday April 13th the Western Colorado University collegiate chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers hosted a range day clean up at Gold Basin shooting range. This range is located about... Tags: Colorado Chapter, Collegiate Program
Media Chapter News CO BHA Appoints Two Habitat Watch Volunteers 4/12/2019 Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Habitat Watch Volunteers The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recently appointed two Habitat Watch Volunteers (HWVs): Justin... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Wisconsin Chapter urges action on biennial budget 4/5/2019 The 2019-21 budget process is underway, and we need you to make your voice heard. The Wisconsin Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers was extremely disappointed to find out Gov. Evers chose to... Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News New England Chapter invites members to join mentoring program for spring turkey & fishing seasons 4/3/2019 By now you have probably noticed the days getting longer, the sun getting warmer and the birds getting louder. Some fishing seasons are already open, and others will be opening soon. Spring... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Sportsmen for the San Juan Mountains Wilderness 3/29/2019 The Colorado Chapter of BHA is proud to announce the launching of the Sportsmen for the San Juan Mountains Wilderness Coalition. We have joined TU, Artemis, and a number of Colorado Business... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Letter: Let’s Celebrate Public Lands Day in Arizona 3/22/2019 It is not often that a bill moves through the legislature with such widespread and bipartisan support as HB 2271, which would establish the first Saturday in April as Public Lands Day throughout... Tags: Arizona Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Annual Chapter Rendezvous (May 31 – June 2, 2019) 3/20/2019 The Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers 11th annual Rendezvous is scheduled for May 31 – June 2, 2019 (nights of Friday, May 31 & Saturday, June 1). We will be setting up camp at the Lakeview... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Bill to help Game Commission acquire lands on target 3/19/2019 The Pennsylvania Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers applauds two pieces of legislation authored by state Rep. Mike Turzai of Allegheny County aimed at increasing the Pennsylvania Game... Tags: Pennsylvania Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Expanding Wilderness on the Fringe of the Concrete Jungle 3/19/2019 Representative Judy Chu and Senator Kamala Harris have each introduced companion legislation in the House and Senate aimed at further protections and expansion of the San Gabriel Mountains... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues WI BHA Applauds the Bipartisan Sponsorship of CWD Management Act from Wisconsin Delegation 3/19/2019 The Wisconsin Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers applauds U.S. Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI) and Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) for introducing the Chronic Wasting Disease Management Act. ... Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Holds First Formal Strategic Planning Meeting 3/19/2019 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) met in Gunnison (and nearby Almont) for their chapter’s first formal Strategic Planning Meeting (SPM) during the weekend of March 8-10,... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Public access on the Louisiana coast and where we go from here. 3/14/2019 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Involvement Due to a rapidly changing landscape, old laws, confused record keeping and difficult politics, sportsmen and women are losing access to Louisiana’s... Tags: Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News California Chapter helps with Desert Sheep survey 3/11/2019 On March 4th, members from the California Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers volunteered to survey wild sheep in the San Gabriel Mountains located just west of Los Angeles. The survey was... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News New York BHA Winter 2019 Update 3/10/2019 BHA-NY is as busy as ever this winter, cranking out events and pint nights, thanks to our hard-working board and membership. First up, let’s all welcome Carla Denn and Virginia Glazier who were... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Protect NM Public Lands & Wildlife - Support SB 458 & SB 383 3/8/2019 Two important bills for New Mexico hunters and anglers need your help today in order to get through the Legislature before it adjourns next week. Please take a minute to read this, and then take... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases BHA Officially Launches Iowa Chapter 3/1/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseMarch 1, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Public lands sportsmen and women in the Hawkeye State unite in support of... Tags: press releases, Iowa Chapter
Media Chapter News New England Chapter Newsletter Spring 2019 3/1/2019 Thanks for being part of the fastest growing conservation organization in the country! Your efforts are paying off- the U.S. Senate just passed S.47, now we need the U.S. House to... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Habitat Watch Volunteer 2/26/2019 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recently appointed Peter Henderson as a Habitat Watch Volunteers (HWV) for the Arapahoe-Roosevelt National Forest. Peter was born in Scranton,... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Regional Director Leading Chapter “Women in the Woods” R3 Efforts 2/20/2019 The Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) have a Chapter Leadership Team (CLT) that includes 27 dedicated hunter-angler-conservationists and six Groups (i.e., sub-chapters), including our... Tags: Colorado Chapter, r3
Media Chapter News State Issues Minnesota Lac qui Parle County Commissioners reject DNR land purchase 2/20/2019 On Feb. 19, the Lac qui Parle County Board of Commissioners voted to reject the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ proposed acquisitions of 2 parcels totaling 240 acres. These... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues California Desert Bill included in S.47 2/19/2019 On February 12th, the Senate overwhelming passed the Natural Resources Management Act (S. 47), a landmark conservation public lands package in a 92-8 vote in support of the measure. The highlight... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Habitat Watch Volunteers 2/19/2019 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recently appointed four Habitat Watch Volunteers (HWVs): James Chirash (Arapahoe-Roosevelt National Forest), Marissa Saviano (San Isabel... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Texas BHA - Spring Public Lands Work Day 2/18/2019 TX BHA is proud to announce our 1st spring Public Lands Work Day, and we'd like to invite you to rally your family and friends, BHA members and non-members alike, to take part in this event at one... Tags: featured, Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Utah Chapter Campaigns for Hunters at Sage Grouse Summit 2/15/2019 The Utah Sage Grouse Summit, recently renamed the Utah All Lands-All Hands Summit, took place this week in downtown Salt Lake City. The Utah Chapter of Backcountry Hunter & Anglers was in... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News Alabama Pint Night Tour Review 2/13/2019 The Alabama Pint Night Tour was one of the more inspiring things I have been involved in with the Southeast Chapter. Last August we did a similar tour across the state, averaging 4 attendees for... Tags: Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint West Slope Leaders 2/4/2019 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recently appointed Cody Doig and Luke Kline to serve as Southwest Colorado Assistant Regional Directors. Cody is a fifth-generation Coloradan.... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases State Issues Sportsmen and Women Unite in Court Case Challenging State Ownership of Louisiana Lake 2/1/2019 News for Immediate Release Feb. 1, 2019 Contact: Katie McKalip, BHA, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Rebecca Triche, LWF, 225-362-9007, rebecca@lawildlifefed.org John Devney, Delta,... Tags: press releases, Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoints West Slope Leaders 1/26/2019 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recently appointed Cody Jones and Jesse Dudley to serve as Southwest Colorado Assistant Regional Director and Central West Slope... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues NM BHA Speaks Out Against Game Protection Fund Redirection 1/22/2019 Once again there is an attempt brewing to transfer money ($500k this time) from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) to the State Parks Division. This has been proposed multiple... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Chapter works with Congress on Desert Protection 1/22/2019 Throughout last year, the California Chapter was been involved in working with Representative Cook and Senator Feinstein on their California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act (H.R. 857) and... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News Arizona Chapter Volunteers Pack Gila Trout into Backcountry 1/14/2019 Most trout stockings involve hard-working hatchery personnel, a hatchery truck, and an exciting ride down a stocking pipe for those trout! However, sometimes native trout need to get into remote... Tags: Arizona Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA and Colorado Parks and Wildlife Offer Reward For Information On Elk Poachers 1/2/2019 Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers are offering a $1,250 reward for information leading to an arrest or citation being written to the person or people who... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Denver Metro Area Leaders 1/2/2019 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recently appointed Andrew (Drew) Perez and Sam Cummings to serve as their Denver Metro Area Regional Director and Assistant Regional Director,... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases State Issues Industrial Mining Advances in Boundary Waters Watershed 12/21/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseDec. 20, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Interior Department moves ahead with renewal of controversial mining leases upstream... Tags: Minnesota Chapter, press releases
Media Chapter News Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Recognize U.S. Army Veteran as Member of the Month 12/17/2018 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recognized Colorado BHA chapter leader, Russell Bassett, as their Member of the Month for November 2018. Russ joined the Colorado BHA Chapter Leadership Team... Tags: Colorado Chapter, featured
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado Hunter Rewarded for Reporting Illegal OHV Use on Public Lands 12/5/2018 On the opening day of Colorado 3rd rifle season, a Centennial State resident and his family took a stand for secure wildlife habitat and fair chase and reported two vehicles illegally parked in an... Tags: Colorado Chapter, OHV
Media Chapter News Washington Chapter Sends Letter of Gratitude to Sen. Cantwell 11/28/2018 In a letter sent to Senator Maria Cantwell, the Washington chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) shared their gratitude for the Ranking Member's leadership on the Senate Energy and... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues California Chapter joins in R3 Initiative 11/19/2018 This past October, the California chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers joined a group of California sportsman organizations and dozens of other stakeholders to review the first draft of the... Tags: California Chapter, r3
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Regional Director Serving On Habitat Partnership Program Committee 11/19/2018 Colorado BHA Southeast Regional Director, Ty Woodward, was recently appointed to serve as the Sportsman’s Representative on the Arkansas River Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) Committee. HPP is a... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues New England Chapter supports new requirements to make it harder to sell or transfer state land in Connecticut 10/16/2018 Connecticut hunters and anglers have long enjoyed the privilege of practicing their craft in the public lands and waters of their home state. The State Forests, Wildlife Management Areas, State... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News New York BHA Fall Update 2018 10/12/2018 Following a tough but rewarding turkey season, we got right back to work in New York. Chapter Chair, Todd Waldron, attended the NY Sportsmen's Legislative Breakfast at the Capitol in Albany which... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues 2018 New Mexico Midterm Election Candidate Questionnaire 10/11/2018 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers members in New Mexico will vote in several crucial elections in 2018 that will ultimately affect hunting, fishing, wildlife management and public lands in our state.... Tags: featured, New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Habitat Watch Volunteer 10/9/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently appointed James Liden to serve as the chapter’s newest Habitat Watch Volunteer (HWV). He will perform HWV duties for the White... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Put Boots-On-The-Ground For Public Lands Month 10/5/2018 During September (Public Lands Month), Backcountry Hunters & Anglers members across Colorado and the country united and put boots-on-the-ground to help celebrate and safeguard our great public... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Wisconsin 2018 Midterm Election Candidate Questionnaire 10/1/2018 Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers members will vote in several crucial elections in 2018 that will affect hunting, fishing, and the management of wildlife and public lands, including... Tags: featured, Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado 2018 Midterm Election Candidate Questionnaire 9/25/2018 Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers members will vote in several crucial elections in 2018 that will affect hunting, fishing, and the management of wildlife and public lands. One of the most... Tags: Colorado Chapter, featured
Media Chapter News USU College Club Leads Spawn Creek Fence Removal Project 9/25/2018 This past Saturday on National Public Lands Day the Utah State University BHA Club led a successful habitat improvement project in Spawn Creek, removing over a quarter mile of barbed wire fencing... Tags: Utah Chapter, habitat, news
Media Chapter News State Issues Wisconsin's new CWD rules under threat 9/24/2018 “In any moment of decision, the best thing to do is the right thing, the next best thing to do is the wrong thing, and the worst thing that you can do is nothing.” – Theodore Roosevelt For too... Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News Opinion: Time to make sure LWCF is fully funded and permanently reauthorized 9/20/2018 By Todd Waldron Originally published in the Sun Community News and Printing SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 7:00 AM To the Editor: On Sunday, Sept. 30, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), one of... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Habitat Watch Volunteers 9/19/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently appointed Jeff Ludwig, Ryan Sheets and Alex Cohen to serve at the chapter’s newest Habitat Watch Volunteers (HWVs). Jeff and... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues New York BHA speaks up for LWCF 9/14/2018 On Sunday, September 30th the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), one of our country’s most successful outdoor conservation tools, is set to expire and BHA needs you to take action to prevent... Tags: access, New York Chapter, news, lwcf, issues
Media Chapter News State Issues Restore Hunting in Castle Mountains National Monument 9/6/2018 In February 2016, 20,920 acres of public lands east of the Mojave National Preserve were designated under the Antiquities Act as the Castle Mountains National Monument. Diverse outdoor... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado State University Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Club Appoints New President 8/31/2018 The Colorado State University (CSU) Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Club recently appointed a new club president, William Lueth. William was raised in rural northern Colorado and started... Tags: Colorado Chapter, Collegiate Program
Media Chapter News New York BHA Summer Update 2018 8/30/2018 The New York Chapter has been active on many fronts. In March the board hosted several pint nights, including two incredibly well attended events in Brooklyn and Ithaca. Our Catskill rendezvous at... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News LWCF Success Story: Pope Resources lands, Washington 8/21/2018 There had to be a solution. A timber company called Pope Resources – the largest landowner in the region – wanted to sell off thousands of acres of its holdings at the eastern end of Swift... Tags: Washington Chapter, access, lwcf
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Chapter Leaders Join CPW’s Sportsmen’s Roundtable 8/15/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) has two chapter leaders serving on the Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) Sportsmen’s Roundtable. Chapter Leadership Team (CLT) members... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Remembers Chapter Patriarch Bill Sustrich 8/6/2018 Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) member, William “Bill” Henry Sustrich, 91, of Salida died on July 25, 2018. He was two months shy of 92 years old. “He enjoyed BHA so we have asked for... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Filson Night in San Francisco interview 8/1/2018 The great outdoors comes inside to tell Campfire Stories Originally published in the San Francisco Chronicle on August 28,... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Wisconsin BHA supports new CWD restrictions within the state 7/23/2018 On May 2nd Governor Walker announced new efforts to combat CWD within the state of Wisconsin. CWD is a legitimate threat to our hunting heritage in Wisconsin. These included three main steps to... Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues WIBHA - Action Alert - Help Protect Wisconsin's Roadless Areas 7/20/2018 In October 2017, the Natural Resources Board amended the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest master plan to include a proposal to open more forest roads for motor vehicle access. ... Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Central Rockies Group Pint Night A Big Hit 7/9/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) held a Pint Night at The Craftsman American Restaurant in Edwards (on June 14). The event was organized by the chapter’s incoming... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Ask U.S. Senator Cory Gardner to Co-Sponsor the Continental Divide Wilderness & Camp Hale Legacy Act 7/9/2018 During June the Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) held their 10th Annual Rendezvous near Leadville. Members from across the state spent the weekend camping, hiking, fishing eating wild... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Central Rockies Leaders 7/9/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently appointed Micah Shanser, James Donohue and Brian Busker to serve on their Chapter Leadership Team (CLT) as Central Rockies... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Chapter Vice Chair 6/28/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently appointed Don Holmstrom to serve as their Chapter Leadership Team (CLT) vice chair. Don was one of BHA’s early members, joining... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues California prepares comments for Mojave National Preserve's Water Management Plan 6/21/2018 While the California Chapter has been busy planning Pint Nights and staffing booths at various outdoor events. The chapter has also been working on providing comments and recommendations to our... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Bad Public Lands Bills Pass Michigan House and Senate 6/19/2018 Michigan public lands bills SB302, SB303, and HB4475 have passed the state house and senate. SB302, and 303 and HB4475 now move to Governor Snyder's desk. The Michigan Board has submitted a... Tags: Michigan Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Bighorn Observation Volunteers Needed Colorado BHA 6/19/2018 Project Lead: SW Colorado BHA Regional Director Dan Parkinson DVM docdanp@gmail.com 970-759-0545 Why? Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, the highly valued and... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Recognizes Vice Chair For Decade of Chapter Leadership 6/19/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently held their 10th Annual Rendezvous(June 1-3, 2018), where they recognized vice chair/treasurer, Matt Kenna, for over a decade of... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Join USFS For Public Lands Day Cleanup 6/19/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently assisted the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) with a Public Lands Day (May 19) Stewardship Project (i.e., marijuana grow site... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Northern Colorado Chapter Leaders 6/19/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently appointed Kylie Schumacher and Justin Cross to serve on the Chapter Leadership Team as Northern Colorado Regional Director and... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Welcome BHA’s Colorado & Wyoming Coordinator (Brien Webster Hits The Ground Running) 6/19/2018 During April 2018 the Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) welcomed BHA’s Colorado & Wyoming Coordinator, Brien Webster, to our state chapter’s growing army of... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News NMDGF Overhauls Antelope Tag System 6/19/2018 It just got easier for hunters, both resident and non-resident, to draw an antelope tag in New Mexico. The State Game Commission in May voted for a massive overhaul of its antelope management... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News NY BHA gets dirty to clean up public lands 6/13/2018 By TIM ROWLAND, Originally published in the Sun Community News and Printing JUNE 13, 2018 2:00 PM HAGUE, New York — At an old sand pit in close proximity to the Rogers Rock State Campground,... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Texas BHA Summer 18 Newsletter 6/5/2018 Read about the role of public lands in Texas and see what our chapter is up to: Click Here This first edition of the Texas BHA quarterly newsletter includes important policy updates on issues... Tags: Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News Campfire Storytelling Event at New Belgium a Big Hit 5/23/2018 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Campfire Stories/Public Lands Day Celebration “Was Pretty Darn Cool” A recent Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (and Filson) Campfire Stories Public Lands Day celebration... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Treasurer And Habitat Watch Volunteer 5/23/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently appointed David Kinn to serve on the Chapter Leadership Team as treasurer and Brian Walker to serve as a Habitat Watch... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA 4th Annual Wild Game Cookoff Draws Crowd 5/11/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) held their 4th Annual Wild Game Cook-off at Großen Bart Brewery in Longmont on Saturday, May 5. George Robinson, the chapter’s... Tags: Colorado Chapter, Colorado events
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Assistant Regional Director And Habitat Watch Volunteer 5/11/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently appointed George Robinson to serve on the Chapter Leadership Team as Northeast Colorado Assistant Regional Director and Jordan... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases BHA Adds Four New U.S. Chapters 5/10/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseMay 9, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Public lands sportsmen and women in Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota and Ohio... Tags: North Carolina Chapter, press releases, Ohio Chapter, Missouri Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues 2018 New Mexico Primary Candidate Questionnaire 5/8/2018 New Mexico Backcountry Hunters & Anglers members will vote in several crucial elections in 2018 that will affect hunting, fishing, and the management of wildlife and public lands, including... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases Minnesota Sportsmen-Conservationists Unite at Capitol on Public Lands Day 4/24/2018 News for Immediate Release April 24, 2018 Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Backcountry Hunters & Anglers gather to celebrate public lands and 10th anniversary... Tags: Minnesota Chapter, press releases
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Member of the Month 4/23/2018 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Recognize U.S. Army Veteran as Member of the Month Russell Bassett, Colorado Front Range Sponsor/Events Coordinator, BHA The Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA)... Tags: Colorado Chapter, Colorado events
Media Chapter News 2018 Colorado Chapter Rendezvous 4/23/2018 The Colorado BHA 2018 Chapter Rendezvous will be on June 1-3 at the Lakeview campground in the Pike-San Isabel National Forest (about 29 miles north of Buena Vista) in the vicinity of the Twin... Tags: Colorado Chapter, Colorado events
Media Chapter News A Big Win for Sportsmen and Wildlife in Colorado 4/23/2018 In a big win for sportsmen and wildlife, this week the Colorado State Legislature passed two separate pieces of legislation securing critical funding for Colorado Parks and Wildlife and other... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases State Issues Public Waters Access Bill Fails in the State Legislature 4/20/2018 News for Immediate Release April 18, 2018 Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Legislation would have guaranteed public access to some tidal waters located above... Tags: press releases, Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues BHA Supports GA Outdoor Stewardship Act 3/23/2018 On March 22nd BHA officially endorsed Georgia's Outdoor Stewardship Act. Southeast Board Member, Chris Jenkins said "the Act positions the state of Georgia as a true leader in conservation, and... Tags: Southeast Chapter, Georgia Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Action Alert! Michigan Public Lands at Risk 3/6/2018 What do you get when you make it harder for the DNR to acquire public land and easer for the DNR to sell public land? Less public land. And in a death of a thousand small cuts, that’s exactly... Tags: Michigan Chapter
Media Chapter News Conservation and Public Lands win in Alabama! 3/2/2018 Earlier in the month of February, Representative Tuggle brought back to life HB 362, a bill introduced in 2012 that aimed to defund Forever Wild by taxing the principle fund. Forever Wild is an... Tags: Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Tell Governor Walker to protect waterway access and veto AB 599 2/26/2018 Last week the Wisconsin state house and senate passed AB 599. AB 599 prevents the DNR from declaring a stream a navigable waterway if a private landowner has dammed that stream. The Wisconsin... Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News WA BHA Comments on SB 6140 2/21/2018 To: Honorable Representatives Brian Blake, Mike Chapman, Vincent Buys, Tom Dent, Joe Fitzgibbon, Joel Kretz, Kristine Lytton and Larry Springer Cc: Honorable Senators Kevin Van De Wege, John McCoy... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Public Lands Pint Nights in Fort Collins, Durango and Hotchkiss Draw Crowds 2/5/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) started off 2018 with a bang, including three public lands Pint Nights during January and early February: -In Fort Collins at New... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado State University (CSU) Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Recognized as BHA's Collegiate Program of the Month 2/5/2018 The Colorado State University (CSU) Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) chapter/club was recognized at BHA’s Collegiate Program of the Month for January 2018. Chapter members started the 2018... Tags: Colorado Chapter, Collegiate Program
Media Chapter News New York BHA Spring Update 2018 2/1/2018 The New York Chapter has come into 2018 with a fury. With the election of new board members, the appointment of Chris Hennessey as the Northeast Coordinator, and the utilization of web based... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Action Alert - Wisconsin Water Access 2/1/2018 As you may have already heard, there is currently a bill proposed that would limit public use of navigable waterways. AB 599/ SB 506 prevents the DNR from declaring a stream a navigable waterway... Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News New officers, board for Pennsylvania BHA 1/23/2018 The Pennsylvania Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers has an entirely new slate of officers and, for the first time, a full slate of board members. Immediate past chair Jeff Sample and... Tags: Pennsylvania Chapter
Media Chapter News Minnesota Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Two New Board Members 1/22/2018 Minnesota Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Two New Board Members The Minnesota chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently appointed two new board members. Jamie Carlson and Dan... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Group Leader 1/21/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently appointed Russell Bassett, a U.S. Army veteran, to serve as the chapter’s Front Range Sponsor/Events Coordinator. Russ was... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News BHA's Backcountry Olympics At Outdoor Retailer Draws Crowd 1/21/2018 An estimated 150 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) members and others joined BHA President & CEO, Land Tawney, for beers, food and live music (by South to Cedars ) at Tivoli Brewing in Denver... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Top 10 Reasons To Stop Twin Metal’s Sulfide Mining Proposal (Help Protect Northern Minnesota’s Waterways, Watersheds and Wildlife From Twin Metal’s Proposed Sulfide-Ore Mine) 1/18/2018 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is the sportsmen’s voice for our wild public lands, waters and wildlife. And the Minnesota chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) has been fighting to... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Minnesota Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Public Lands Pint Night Draws Record Crowd 1/17/2018 The Minnesota chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) hosted BHA CEO/president, Land Tawney, for a public lands Pint Night at Unmapped Brewing Co. in Minnetonka on Thursday, January 4.... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Ten-Plus Things YOU Can Do To Help The Backcountry (Ways to Get Involved with Minnesota BHA) 1/17/2018 1) Volunteer to assist with the Minnesota DNR’s Adult Learn-to-Hunt program—contact Minnesota BHA Hunting/Fishing Mentorship Coordinator, Ben Peña (68wmedicbp@gmail.com), for additional... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Tivoli Brewing Pint Night Propels Chapter To Over 1,100 Members 1/10/2018 Denver area Colorado BHA members (and guests/friends) recently met up for a Public Lands Pint Night (on Thursday, December 7) at Tivoli Brewing Company Tap House in Denver. BHA members were... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases Alaska Wilderness to Be Developed Following Covert Land Exchange 1/10/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseJan. 9, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org A road through key migratory waterfowl habitat would be developed under... Tags: the campfire, press releases, Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News 10+ Ways to Help the Backcountry and Get Involved with Colorado BHA 1/9/2018 1) We’re looking for volunteers (2-3) to help coordinate the annual Taste of Backcountry Angling Workshop hosted in partnership with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). If interested contact... Tags: Colorado Chapter, the campfire
Media Chapter News Press Releases Administration Reverses Boundary Waters Mining Ban; Minnesota BHA Pushes Back 12/27/2017 News for Immediate ReleaseJan. 9, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.orgPublic lands sportsmen unite to oppose development within wilderness area watershedELY,... Tags: Minnesota Chapter, press releases
Media Chapter News Wildlife 101: Introduction to Wildlife Conservation and Management 12/21/2017 Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) is sponsoring (along with multiple other hunter-angler conservation organizations) an introductory class on wildlife management at Western State... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Support Public Water and Access in Louisiana 12/21/2017 Tags: Southeast Chapter, stream access
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA College Chapters: The Next Generation of Hunters/Anglers 12/19/2017 Hunters and anglers in Colorado are taking lead in engaging the next generation of hunter-angler-conservationists thanks to the state’s two Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) college chapters:... Tags: Colorado Chapter, the campfire
Media Chapter News State Issues New Mexico BHA Action Alert: Public Stream Access in Crosshairs 12/15/2017 New Mexico anglers know all too well that the Land of Enchantment has precious few fishable streams, and that many sections of those rivers and streams are closed to the public. What most anglers... Tags: New Mexico Chapter, stream access
Media Chapter News State Issues Coloradans rewarded for reporting illegal off road travel on public lands 12/6/2017 Recently two concerned Coloradans documented violations by off road vehicle users that helped law enforcement officers uphold laws intended to promote solitude, conserve public lands and waters,... Tags: Colorado Chapter, OHV
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado State Trails Grant Program Comments Needed 12/5/2017 The Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Trails Program (i.e., State Trails Grant Committee) distributes millions in grants to user groups and federal agencies in Colorado for trail development each... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Team-Up with Pike National Forest (USFS) to Protect Habitat & Access 12/5/2017 In Colorado, and on public lands nationwide, ATV/OHV overuse and abuse is increasingly impacting big game (and other wildlife) habitat and related watersheds for trout and other aquatic species.... Tags: Colorado Chapter, the campfire
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Social Media Coordinator 12/5/2017 In Colorado, and on public lands nationwide, ATV/OHV overuse and abuse is increasingly impacting big game (and other wildlife) habitat and related watersheds for trout and other aquatic species.... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Trapshooting Gaining Popularity 12/5/2017 In Colorado, and on public lands nationwide, ATV/OHV overuse and abuse is increasingly impacting big game (and other wildlife) habitat and related watersheds for trout and other aquatic species.... Tags: Colorado Chapter, the campfire
Media Chapter News Press Releases State Issues Sportsmen Urge Senate to Reject Plan to Drill Arctic Refuge 11/14/2017 News for Immediate ReleaseNov. 14, 2017Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Sportsmen Urge Senate to Reject Plan to Drill Arctic Refuge As Senate considers opening... Tags: press releases, media, Alaska issues, Alaska news, Alaska BHA
Media Chapter News Press Releases Sportsmen Welcome Move to Conserve Colorado’s Thompson Divide 3/1/2017 WASHINGTON – Acknowledging years of collaborative, community-driven efforts to permanently conserve valuable backcountry habitat in Colorado’s Thompson Divide, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers... Tags: press releases, priority landscapes, habitat, Colorado News
Media Chapter News Press Releases State Issues Boundary Waters Mining Leases Denied, Sportsmen Celebrate 12/15/2016 Massive sulfide-ore copper mine would have jeopardized the region’s fish and wildlife, outdoor opportunities; leases were strongly opposed by sportsmen ELY, Minn. – Public lands sportsmen today... Tags: press releases, Minnesota, Minnesota news, Minnesota Issues
Media Chapter News Uncompahgre RMP Comments - Adam Gall 11/2/2016 October 28, 2016 Uncompahgre Field Office 2465 Townsend Ave. Montrose, CO 81401 Comments on the Draft RMP/EIS for the Uncompahgre Field Office Adam Gall, Colorado BHA Assistant Central West... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Uncompahgre RMP Comments - Craig Grother 11/2/2016 Project Manager, Uncompahgre RMP October 27, 2016 Bureau of Land Management Uncompahgre Field Office 2465 South... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News September 2016 Member of the Month 10/12/2016 BHA Member of the Month (for September 2016), Matt Anderson, took the bull by the horns during August when he hosted a Full Draw Film Tour event in Longmont, Colorado. With little time to plan,... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Will Jenkins, BHA's New Upper Great Lakes Coordinator 10/12/2016 Minnesota BHA board member, Will Jenkins, is BHA’s new Upper Great Lakes Outreach Coordinator. Born and raised in Central Virginia, Will now resides in Hudson, Wisconsin with his wife and 3 kids.... Tags: Minnesota Chapter, Michigan Chapter, Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Wisconsin BHA's Position on State Land Sale 10/12/2016 The Issue:The latest phase of state lands proposed for sale by the state of Wisconsin would result in the direct loss of 1,344 acres of high quality public hunting, fishing and recreational... Tags: Wisconsin Chapter, keepitpublic
Media Chapter News Minnesota BHA Rendezvous Report 9/8/2016 Minnesota BHA Rendezvous Report (2016): Wild River State Park Minnesota BHA held its fourth annual chapter Rendezvous during the weekend of August 19-21, 2016. We set up camp in Minnesota’s... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Award Winner Experiences “Monumental Fishing” In Browns Canyon 8/13/2016 Scott Willoughby Scott Willoughby is an award-winning journalist and communications expert from Denver, Colorado. Scott was also the 2014 recipient of BHA’s Ted Trueblood Award. This award... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Arizona BHA Leads OHV Signage Project to Protect Habitat & Access 8/11/2016 The Arizona BHA Chapter received a grant from the Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation (AZSFWC) to help fund production of 200 aluminum trailhead signs, a full page ad in next season’s Elk... Tags: Arizona Chapter, OHV, issues
Media Chapter News "On The Wild Edge" DVD Trailer 7/25/2016 David Petersen DVD Documentary (“On The Wild Edge”) Released David “Elkheart” Petersen, of Durango, founder of the Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (the first BHA state chapter), recently... Tags: Colorado Chapter, the campfire, video, Backcountry Stories
Media Chapter News New York BHA Summer 2016 Update 7/22/2016 Member Todd Waldron has been keeping us up to date on the recent NYS DEC acquisition of the 20,758-acre Boreas Pond Tract purchase in the Adirondacks. Later this year NYS’s land classification... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News New England BHA Summer 2016 Update 7/22/2016 Connecticut: A number of inquiries about membership came from Connecticut this spring. Board member Matthew McKenzie has met with one individual, Andy Billip, and together they are planning a... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Minnesota BHA Summer 2016 Update 7/22/2016 Minnesota BHA board member and filmmaker Mark Norquist was the recipient of BHA’s Sigurd Olson Award at the North American Rendezvous in Missoula. Mark’s award-winning film “Fish Out of Water”... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Summer 2016 Update 7/22/2016 Colorado BHA held its 8th annual rendezvous during early June in the San Isabel National Forest west of Salida. During the weekend we recognized BHA Life Member Steven Choromanski for spearheading... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News California BHA Summer 2016 Update 7/22/2016 The California Chapter will have a table at the North American Longbow Safari, July 2 and 3, hosted by Traditional Archers of California, in Petaluma. We are looking for members to help man our... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News Alaska BHA Summer 2016 Update 7/22/2016 Summer has come to Alaska, snow and ice are giving way to green tundra and flowing rivers. Salmon are steadily making their way upriver and AK BHA members are already into the frantic pace of... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News Washington BHA Summer 2016 Update 7/14/2016 Washington chapter and BHA Chapter Coordinator Ty Stubblefield, held a pint night hosted by Justin Klement, in Everett Washington. Chapter members attended a listening program from the Colville... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News Wisconsin BHA Summer 2016 Update 7/14/2016 The Wisconsin Chapter of BHA was formed in March and has hit the ground running to tackle issues of conservation, public lands and waters access, and raising awareness of the chapter’s creation.... Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News Rick Seymour Appointed to Forest Health Advisory Council 7/13/2016 Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) chapter Sponsor/Events Coordinator, Rick Seymour, has been appointed to the Forest Health Advisory Council by Senate Minority Leader Lucia Guzman of... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Gooseberry Creek, Narrows Reservoir Project Delayed! 6/21/2016 Thank you to everyone who submitted a comment on the Gooseberry Creek/ Narrows Reservoir Project. BHA Utah, along with several local partners Trout Unlimited, Utah Rivers Council, and Western... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News Report on Colorado BHA Rendezvous San Isabel National Forest (June 3-5, 2016) 6/14/2016 Colorado BHA held its 8th annual Rendezvous during June 3-5. A group of twenty-five hunters and anglers from around the state set up camp in the San Isabel National Forest west of Salida/Poncha... Tags: Colorado Chapter, Events
Media Chapter News Minnesota Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Chapter Recognized 5/9/2016 The Minnesota Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) chapter was recognized as BHA’s Chapter of the Month for April 2016. A recent surge of BHA energy is resulting in an influx of members stepping up... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Assistant Central West Slope Regional Director 5/9/2016 Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recently appointed Adam Gall as their Assistant Central West Slope Regional Director (ARD). As ARD for the Central West Slope, Adam will work directly with... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Action needed: Senate must advance important energy bill 4/27/2016 Senate leaders have cleared a path forward for passage of the first comprehensive energy bill in almost a decade. But your help is vital in getting it across the finish line! The Energy Policy... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Washington BHA Spring 2016 Update 4/22/2016 Washington chapter members participated in public lands rallies in the state capital, Olympia, and the federal building in Spokane. One member went to Burns, Oregon, to witness and talk with the... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News Utah BHA Spring 2016 Update 4/22/2016 Utah BHA welcomes Josh Lenart to the chapter. Josh is actively involved in numerous chapter initiatives and has begun the distribution of a monthly chapter newsletter. To subscribe contact Chris... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News New York BHA Spring 2016 Update 4/22/2016 Deer hunting regulations can unite or divide hunters in New York State. For several years, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation has been considering regulation changes. After a... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News New England BHA Spring 2016 Update 4/22/2016 Board member Matt McKenzie of Connecticut submitted a letter on behalf of the chapter in support of the proposed Great Thicket National Wildlife Refuge in New England. The plan would protect... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Minnesota BHA Spring 2016 Update 4/22/2016 Minnesota BHA was recognized as BHA’s Chapter of the Month for November 2015 and has built on that momentum going into 2016. We started the year by submitting comments on the Department of Natural... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Spring 2016 Update 4/22/2016 Colorado BHA wrapped up a series of four Hunter Happy Hours (aka “Beers for the Backcountry”) in December. Thanks to all those who helped organize these events, Bob Shettel and Kevin Alexander in... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News California BHA Spring 2016 Update 4/22/2016 The California Chapter has been growing over the past three years, and our 2016 leadership team will continue to impact issues affecting the state. Craig Van Arsdale is secretary. The chairman... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News Arizona BHA Spring 2016 Update 4/22/2016 AZ BHA has joined Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation. We attended our first meeting in February. This organization unites the most important conservation organizations in Arizona and... Tags: Arizona Chapter
Media Chapter News Alaska BHA Spring 2016 Update 4/22/2016 With great sadness the Alaska chapter bids farewell to our long-term chair Mark Richards. Mark has taken a position with an Alaska-based hunting organization, and while he will be sorely missed,... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Unlocking Landlocked Public Lands 3/14/2016 Each year, America’s 40 million hunters and anglers contribute $200 billion to the national economy, and support millions of American jobs. Hunting and fishing aren’t mere pastimes, they are... Tags: Alaska Chapter, access, Michigan Chapter, public lands, issues, media, British Columbia Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Releases State Issues Colorado BHA Op-Ed: Transferring Federal Public Lands to States Bad for Hunters and Anglers 3/11/2016 As a big game hunter who (like over 90% of Colorado sportsmen) hunts public lands, the recent push by some elected officials and big-industry groups to transfer our federal public lands to state... Tags: Colorado Chapter, press releases, public lands, issues, keepitpublic, media
Media Chapter News Top Five Reasons Why Transferring Our Public Lands to State Ownership is a Bad Idea 3/8/2016 States manage their lands to make money, not to provide opportunities for recreation. States can’t afford to manage our public lands and would be forced to either raise taxes (a nonstarter) or... Tags: Michigan Chapter, public lands, issues, keepitpublic, media
Media Chapter News Publications State Issues Conserving Greater Sage Grouse: A Sportsmen's Priority 3/4/2016 Tags: Arizona Chapter, habitat, publications, media, sage grouse
Media Chapter News Rally with New Mexico Sportsmen for Your Public Lands 1/8/2015 In New Mexico and throughout the West, politicians have their eyes set on selling off the public lands that you depend on to hunt, fish and recreate. We simply cannot stand idle as special... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Sportsmen Welcome Conversation about Protecting Berryessa Snow Mountain 12/19/2014 Napa, Calif. – Backcountry Hunters & Anglers today welcomed the Interior Secretary and Under Secretary of Agriculture to California for a public meeting about the opportunities to protect... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News Whitetail Deer Hunting Challenge 10/23/2014 By Kyle Blasch Like many hunting enthusiasts I enjoy the challenges and simplicity of traditional bow hunting. The close proximity required by using a primitive weapon magnifies the hunting... Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Hunters Don't Need Exceptions to the Rules 9/5/2014 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... Tags: Arizona Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Arizona BHA Comments on Tonto Travel Management Plan 9/4/2014 September 4, 2014 RE: Comments from Arizona Backcountry Hunters & Anglers on Tonto National Forest Travel Management Plan Neil Bosworth, Forest Supervisor, Please consider the following... Tags: Arizona Chapter, OHV
Media Chapter News State Issues New Mexico BHA Weighs-in on Gila Travel Management Plan 6/13/2014 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... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News New Mexico Sportsmen Applaud Protection of Habitat in Newly Designated Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Monument 5/20/2014 For Immediate ReleaseWednesday, May 21, 2014Today, President Obama made a presidential declaration under the Antiquities Act to designate 496,000 acres as part of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Rancher and Wilderness Advocate Cecil Garland Recognized by BHA 5/16/2014 By Jay BantaCecil was a treasured friend since we first met in Utah's West Desert in 1981. A true oxymoron, he was the first cattle rancher I had ever met who was a passionate and active... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Resolving Public Land Disputes: There is a Better Way 5/12/2014 By BHA Board Member, Jay Banta of Torrey, Utah The flaring disputes in southern Utah about the appropriate uses of public land highlights one of the very reasons Backcountry Hunters & Anglers was... Tags: Utah Chapter, OHV
Media Chapter News State Issues Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Condemns Illegal ATV Protest in Utah 5/10/2014 PRESS STATEMENT Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, Utah Chapter Friday, May 9, 2014 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, including its Utah Chapter, condemns the illegal ATV protest ride at Recapture... Tags: Utah Chapter, OHV
Media Chapter News State Issues Banning Drones for Hunting - A letter from New Mexico BHA 5/5/2014 September 20, 2013To: New Mexico Game & Fish CommissionFrom: New Mexico Chapter, Backcountry Hunters & AnglersIssue: ... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Changes, Impacts and Unintended Consequences 4/30/2014 By BHA Utah Coordinator, Ken Theis.Most of us, as we get older, become more resistant to change. That is especially true when it comes to seeing changes to the hunting and fishing places we... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News Have Sportsmen in Utah Benefited from the Land and Water Conservation Fund? Most Definitely! 4/14/2014 Nearly 50 years ago, while most of America was focused on the growing conflict in Viet Nam, some forward-thinking individuals were considering the needs of the nation at home. The growing social... Tags: Utah Chapter, lwcf
Media Chapter News Sportsmen Recognized for Contributions to Backcountry Conservation 4/10/2014 DENVER, CO - Four sportsmen from across the West were presented with awards at the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ Annual National Rendezvous in Denver, in recognition of their outstanding... Tags: Washington Chapter, Montana Chapter, New Mexico Chapter, media
Media Chapter News NM sportsmen hoping newest national monument designation bodes well for Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks 4/4/2014 New Mexico sportsmen are optimistic that President Obama will do the same for New Mexico that he did today in California – use his authority to designate a new national monument.At a White House... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Defending the Antiquities Act, Oppose HR 1459 4/1/2014 March 25, 2014 Dear Representative: Backcountry Hunters & Anglers has members in all 50 states and is committed to protecting wild public lands, water and wildlife. Stripping the Antiquities... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News New Mexico Sportsmen Support President's Proposed Conservation Funding 3/8/2014 New Mexico BHA Chair, Oscar Simpson speaks-up in support of the president's proposed conservation funding priorities. A live video interviewwith Oscar that acompanied this release can also be... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News What good are Meetings? 2/5/2014 This is meeting season—the time of year when people are scrambling around making plans for the coming year, working on budgets, politicking and strategizing. In Utah, this is the most... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Action Alert: Big Impacts to Big Game Habitat at Stake 2/5/2014 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... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Standing with BHA & The Sportsman's Pledge 10/28/2013 Several months ago it came to light that traditional bow hunters are the fastest growing segment of BHA’s membership. My own interest in shooting my long-neglected recurve bow had been... Tags: Utah Chapter, keepitpublic
Media Chapter News Arizona BHA - Our Newest Chapter! 10/23/2013 Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA) is proud to announce the formation of a new chapter in Arizona. The official BHA roster lists only 20 members for Arizona. Twelve of these members... Tags: Arizona Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Book Cliffs Get Three-Year Reprive 9/20/2013 The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) announced today it would give a three-year reprieve to a controversial lease it planned to issue in the Book Cliffs. An... Tags: Utah Chapter, priority landscapes
Media Chapter News State Issues Prized hunting and fishing area leased to oil and gas 8/26/2013 Book Cliffs leasing blindsides sportsmen, threatens to derail protection efforts Sportsmen expressed dismay Monday after learning that the Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands (SITLA) Board... Tags: Utah Chapter, priority landscapes
Media Chapter News SUCCESS: Washington BHA Helps Pass ATV Identification & Enforcement Legislation 8/20/2013 As you know, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers continues to lead the call for better safeguards against illegal motorized habitat abuse. Whether members are helping to educate motorized users,... Tags: Washington Chapter, OHV
Media Chapter News State Issues Members Urged to Attend Grand Bargain Meetings 7/25/2013 The upcoming meetings regarding the Grand Bargain Land Exchange Initiative are an important opportunity for members to speak-up for Utah’s backcountry fish and wildlife habitat, and sporting... Tags: Utah Chapter, priority landscapes
Media Chapter News Arizona BHA Members Meet to Form State Chapter 7/1/2013 In Arizona, Phoenix area BHA members escaped the heat this past weekend (6/29) for a meeting at Bass Pro Shops in Mesa, AZ. In recognition of a growing need for a voice that better reflects... Tags: Arizona Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Release: Sportsmen Support for Columbine Hondo Wilderness Area 6/3/2013 The following is a joint press release highlighting New Mexican sportsmen's support of the Columbine Hondo Wilderness Act. Washington D.C. – New Mexican hunters and anglers continue to lead by... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Letter: Overwhelming Sportsmen Support for Columbine Hondo Wilderness Area 6/3/2013 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... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Maintaining Roadless Land Around the Pecos Wilderness Area 6/3/2013 Located just Northeast of Sante Fe, New Mexico’s Pecos Wilderness Area provides 350 square miles of high quality roadless backcountry habitat. The Pecos is known by hunters primarily for its... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues New Mexico Sportsmen Support Wilderness Protections in Rio Grande del Norte National Monument 5/21/2013 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... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News NM BHA Update 4-30-13 4/30/2013 NM BHA Member: Between spring turkey season, the designation of the Rio Grande del Norte and the reintroduction of the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness legislation, NM BHA has been busy, to say the... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues NM BHA Supports Wilderness Designation of the Columbine-Hondo WSA 4/30/2013 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... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News National Award Winners Announced at 2013 North American Rendezvous 4/16/2013 Each year Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recognizes the members and partners that have dedicated substantial time and energy to furthering the mission and reach of BHA. Through hard-work and... Tags: Colorado Chapter, Idaho Chapter, Utah Chapter, media
Media Chapter News NM BHA Update 3-28-13 3/28/2013 NM BHA Update –As you’ve probably heard by now, this past Monday President Obama permanently protected 242,555 acres of high quality elk, mule deer, antelope and big horn sheep habitat through the... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Letter to Editor from NM BHA Phil Young in Support of RGDN National Monument 3/28/2013 The following is a letter to the editor that was written by NM BHA Member Phil Young, in support of the habitat that has been protected through the designation of the Rio Grande del Norte National... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Celebrate Permanent Protection of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument with NM BHA 3/28/2013 New Mexico BHA invites everyone to join us in celebration of the permanent protection of 242,555 acres of elk, mule deer, antelope and big horn sheep habitat, through the designation of the Rio... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News New Mexico Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Applauds Permanent Protection of the Rio Grande del Norte 3/25/2013 ALBUQUERQUE, NM— Locally and nationally hunters and anglers today applaud President Barack Obama’s decision to designate the Rio Grande del Norte area as a National Monument.This designation will... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Utah Newsletter February 2013 3/1/2013 Utah Backcountry Hunters & Anglers are honoured to host Randy Newberg at the 2013 International Sportsmen Expo (ISE) in Salt Lake City, March 14-17. As host of the Sportsman Channel’s “On Your Own... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News NM BHA Statement on Columbine Hondo Wilderness Study Area 2/27/2013 The following statement was provided by Oscar Simpson on behalf of NM BHA and Backcountry Horsemen of America to the NM Congressional Delegation at a meeting on 2/16/13, at Rivers & Birds facility... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Río Grande del Norte legislation reintroduced for Taos, Río Arriba counties 2/25/2013 In recognition of the reintroduction of legislation which would protect critical big game habitat and wild fisheries within the Rio Grande del Norte, New Mexico BHA, Trout Unlimited and the New... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News NM Update 2-14-13 2/25/2013 Here's a run-down a few key projects that NM BHA is involved with: Improving the make-up of the Game Commission – As many of you are likely well aware the current composition is weighted heavily... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Utah Newsletter January 2013 2/21/2013 January 5, 2013Happy New Year!Thanks for taking a few minutes to join in celebrating the activities and successes of Utah BHA over the past few months. We hope you enjoy this electronic... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News Reforming New Mexico's Game Commission 2/14/2013 New Mexico Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is working in collaboration with other New Mexican sportsmen organizations and interests to reform the state game commission in a manner which better... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Utah BHA Hosts Randy Newberg of On Your Own Adventures 1/27/2013 Utah Backcountry Hunters & Anglers are honored to host Randy Newberg at the 2013 International Sportsmen Expo (ISE) in Salt Lake City, March 14-17. As host of the Sportsman Channel’s “On Your... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News Protecting Habitat in the Rio Grande del Norte 1/14/2013 UPDATE: Since this article was posted, President Obama used the Antiquities Act to create the "Rio Grande del Norte National Monument." NM BHA appluaded habitat protection in the Rio Rio Grande... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Washington Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Spearheads Sportsmen Roundtables 9/11/2012 In an effort to identify common priorities among sportsmen, Washington Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is coordinating a series of roundtable meetings with sportsmen throughout the state. Through... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Utah Chapter News 6/29/2012 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... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News Conservation Organization Transparency and Accountability 6/22/2012 6-22-2012 Dear Utah BHA members. There has been a proposed rule change submitted to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. The proposed rule change would cap the amount of funds a conservation... Tags: Utah Chapter