FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   May 22, 2025     Contact:   media@backcountryhunters.org    Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Stands by its Position: Corner Crossing is NOT a Crime  Iron Bar Holdings Petitions U.S. Supreme Court to Review Corner Crossing Ruling    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA), North America’s leading public lands advocacy group, is responding today to news that Iron Bar Holdings, LLC will petition the U.S. Supreme Court to review the landmark corner crossing ...

As the final gavel dropped and Montana’s 2025 legislative session came to a close, the dedicated members and volunteers from the Montana Chapter of BHA took a deep breath—and then a moment to celebrate. “Sine Die” is Latin for “without a day,” signaling the end of the session, and this year it also marks the culmination of months of hard work, strategic advocacy, and grassroots activism from BHA members across the state. The Chapter is proud to report that three of Montana BHA’s top-priority ...

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 Fish & Game Commission seeking to amend Title 14, § 708.12 - Bear License Tags, to allow for a second bear tag. Take Action to sign the following resolution which will be presented to the Fish & Game Commission at an upcoming meeting. BHA will be working with CDFW to advance a variety of ...

In 2021, Montana led the nation by dedicating a portion of marijuana tax revenue to the Habitat Montana program. That funding has already delivered significant returns, including improved public access and habitat conservation, most notably through the creation of the Big Snowy Mountain Wildlife Management Area which improved access to nearly 100,000 acres of federal public lands. Yet every session since, this funding has faced legislative threats. It’s time we move from defense to ...

  This bill passed the second reading in the Senate by a vote of 30 to 20, but there is still an opportunity to kill it. Check out the letter that BHA and other sporting organizations submitted in opposition to the bill.  VIEW THE LETTER SUPPORT OUR WORK