Note: For more on New England BHA’s support of striped bass science, policy, and management, listen to episode #2 of Conservation Cooperative “Striped Bass Science & Management” available wherever you listen to podcasts.   Around a year ago BHA’s New England Chapter made a strategic contribution supporting a Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries study focused on better understanding release mortality in Atlantic striped bass. Earlier this year the New England’s Chapter made an ...

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 (BHA) team, alongside the broader hunting and fishing community, mobilized to successfully defeat this misguided piece of legislation.   Background and Intent of S.258   S.258 was a response to ongoing disputes over rulemaking decisions concerning trapping best management practices and coyote hunting ...

Chapter News 2024 Annual Planning Meeting 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 theNEBHA Board held its annual meeting, where we recounted success from last year, and strategized around how the Chapter could more effectively carry out the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Mission within our Region. Since last year’s planning meeting New England BHA’s Chapter Board welcomed two new Board members – ...

2023 was another busy year for the Massachusetts BHA team! From Beacon Hill to Westborough, the New England Chapter worked diligently on behalf of our fishing and hunting heritage, not to mention our public lands, waters, and wildlife.  Issue: Public Lands Forestry Management The management of our public forested lands in Massachusetts has become one of the most complex conservation issues in the state in recent years. We’ve seen numerous legislative efforts to shift the management ...

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. There is some ice in the North Country but it is spotty. Take a spud!  While some are still out chasing deer on Long Island and in areas of Tompkins County, others are chasing small game and furbearers. Soon the lakes will tighten up and we’ll be chasing tip up flags.  Get out there and enjoy your ...