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 for Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) with an interest in wildlife issues to come together multiple times during the Legislative Session to shake hands with legislators and hear directly from legislators running bills related to wildlife. While it was beneficial to have a forum to converse with ...

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 backcountry for the day’s work. I was excited to see all the preparation finally come to fruition. It was May 18, 2024 – a day the Utah Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers had been anticipating for quite some time. The ‘Miles for Muleys’ event kicked off in full force with volunteers chomping at ...

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 Utah’s Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is to become a chapter board member. As a board member, you will be at the forefront of state chapter efforts. From events to policy, you will be closely connected to chapter matters and be best positioned to drive positive change in our chapter. ...

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 laws. The volunteer chapter leaders of Utah Backcountry Hunters & Anglers actively engage in the legislative session by monitoring emerging bills on the Utah Legislature’s website relevant to BHA’s mission, meeting with representatives to discuss sponsored bills, and attending the Hunting and Fishing ...