On Sept. 23, 2016, Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon announced the introduction of H.R. 6129, a House companion bill to Sens. Ron Wyden’s and Jeff Merkley’s Frank Moore Wild Steelhead Sanctuary Designation Act (S. 1448). DeFazio’s bill, which would permanently protect this storied steelhead spawning ground and riparian habitat – and ensure that future generations of sportsmen can enjoy the area’s legendary fishing and hunting opportunities – is strongly supported by Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, ...

By BHA's Oregon Sportsmen Outreach Coordinator, Brian Jennings.   Now that the Feds have gone back to work, we can get back to hunting and fishing on public lands that were shutdown to access.  And, we can expect to hear more about expected legislation from Senator Ron Wyden impacting 2.4 million acres in Western Oregon known as the O&C lands (Oregon & California Rail lands).  BHA has been following this issue closely and we have advocated a balanced use strategy which will protect back ...

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers understands the value of well reasoned travel management planning that protects the fish and wildlife habitat that our sporting traditions depend on.  National legislation introduced by Representative Walden (R-OR) has the potential of stripping the many habitat and sporting values that travel management protects.  The following video highlights why travel management is so important: