On February 22, 2025, the Southeast Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers organized a small game hunt at Sherburne Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Lottie, Louisiana. This event combined hunting with conservation efforts, reflecting BHA's commitment to preserving public lands. There was some hunting, some trash pick up, and some camping.  Overall, a great time!   Thank you Jacob Thompson for organizing this event! Cannot wait until next year! BHA continues to organize events that align ...

The Georgia Chapter board supports Georgia House Bill 1147. This bill will allow for year-round hunting and trapping of raccoons and possums. These animals are notorious nest predators and reducing their populations will protect the ground nests of birds like turkey and quail while their eggs incubate. Protecting those nests is one way to help boost the populations of these vulnerable birds. How will year-round trapping help these bird populations? Simply put, it will help balance the ...