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Jun

2021

Alberta BHA Celebrates Victory on Grassy and Tent Mountain

Author: Alberta Bha
The Alberta chapter is celebrating recent news regarding two coal mine proposals in Southern Alberta, that, if allowed to proceed, would have adversely impacted this area that is treasured for it's fly fishing and elk hunting opportunities, in addition to contaminating British Columbia and Montana waterways. The Benga Mining Limited Grassy Mountain proposal, which was seeking development permits to re-open a formerly closed open-pit mine, had concluded public consultations in early January ...
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May

2021

Alberta BHA Comments on Usage Fees for Kananaskis Parks

Author: Alberta Bha
Honorable Jason NixonMinister of Environment and Parks208 Legislature Building, 10800 – 97 Avenue, Edmonton, ABT5K 2B6 May 10, 2021 Dear Minister Nixon, I am writing on behalf of the membership of Alberta Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (ABHA) regarding the announcement of a fee schedule for Kananaskis Parks. We recognize that the increased activity in the Kananaskis Provincial Parks, crown lands and Public Land Use Zones (PLUZ)’s has been substantial since the beginning of the pandemic. ...
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Dec

2020

Alberta BHA Responds to Crown Land Vision Survey

Author: Alberta Bha
Alberta BHA has sent a letter to AEP, in response to the Crown Land Vision Survey, where we provided thoughts on the proposed user fees, their usage, funding priorities, and the forthcoming Trails Act.
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Mar

2020

Alberta BHA Comments on Parks Proposal

Author: Alberta Bha
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May

2019

Alberta Chapter Supports SARA Listing for Bull Trout

Author: Alberta Bha
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Feb

2019

Alberta BHA Voices Support for Bighorn Proposal

Author: Alberta Bha
By Andrew Baisley and Cornel Yarmoloy - February 13, 2019 - Originally published in the Calgary Herald   Alberta’s public lands provide opportunity for recreation, forestry, livestock grazing and industrial development. These lands are tied to our lifestyle and prosperity. As hunters and anglers, we value our public lands for their diverse recreational and conservation opportunities. Striking the balance between recreation, industry and environmental protection on multi-user landscapes is a ...
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Dec

2018

BHA Bighorn Country Letter to Minister

Author: Alberta Bha
Alberta Backcountry Hunters & Anglers believes that the Bighorn Country Proposal is needed for the conservation of wilderness and recreation opportunity in the Bighorn backcountry and surrounding area. In an effort to see the implementation of the best conservation measures possible the chapter wrote a formal letter to the Minister of Environment and Parks, Shannon Philips. Read  our letter below then make your voice heard by clicking the take action link in support of the Bighorn Country ...
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Nov

2018

Alberta BHA Public Lands Sales

Author: Alberta Bha
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Nov

2018

AB BHA to AEP re Castle Ski Resort

Author: Alberta Bha
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Apr

2018

Alberta BHA: Livingstone – Porcupine Hills

Author: Alberta Bha
The Livingstone – Porcupine Hills region encompasses mountains and foothills of south-western Alberta north of the Castle Parks and south of Kananaskis Country.  This area includes large portions of Alberta’s montane and foothills fescue ecosystems, is home to world famous trout streams such as the Oldman and Crowsnest Rivers, and overlaps all or part of wildlife management units 303, 304, 305, 306, 308, and 402. The Livingstone and the Porcupine Hills have always been important places for ...
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