Media Chapter News Mountains to Sound Greenway Trailfest RECAP 7/8/2025 Mountains to Sound Greenway Trailfest RECAP This weekend, BHA members teamed up with the Mountains to Sound Greenway crew to give some love back to the Cheese Rock Trail near Cle Elum. Together,... Tags: washington blog, Washington Stewardship, Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues New England Chapter Opposes Watered-Down CRMC Reform Bills in Rhode Island 6/18/2025 For the last several years the New England Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers has advocated to reform Rhode Island’s Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC). After first weighing in in... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News IF4 Screening in Fairbanks 2025: An Annual Evening of Fishing Fun & Community 4/11/2025 IF4 Screening in Fairbanks 2025: An Annual Evening of Fishing Fun & Community by Nate Kibby The International Fly-Fishing Film Fest (IF4) was a great gathering of angling enthusiasts. Around... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Arkansas, Stop SB290: Defend Our Watersheds, Recreation, and Rights 4/6/2025 TAKE ACTION NOW! Amid controversy and under threat of damming, Arkansas’ iconic Buffalo National River was designated as the country’s first National River in 1972. Despite that monumental step... Tags: Arkansas Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Rhode Island BHA 2024 Policy Roundup 1/30/2025 Rhode Island BHA 2024 Policy Roundup Following a successful year in 2023, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ team in Rhode Island advocated more effectively than ever in 2024 to support the Ocean... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Trails at Mena Decision Announced, Arkansas BHA Seeks Member Input 12/11/2024 The Trails at Mena project is a proposed development on Rich Mountain north of Mena, within the boundaries of the Ouachita National Forest. Over a period of 5-10 years, Arkansas Department of... Tags: Arkansas Chapter
Media Chapter News Press Release - Gate Project Complete at Cedar Creek WMA 11/5/2024 Arkansas Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Announces Gate Project Completed at Cedar Creek WMA Fort Smith, Ark. (October 16, 2024) – The Arkansas chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) today... Tags: Arkansas Chapter
Media Chapter News North Dakota BHA Fall Newsletter 10/17/2024 It's the best time of the year! Between getting out for hunting season, here's what we've been up to: Policy Updates The North American Grasslands Conservation Act has been introduced... Tags: North Dakota Chapter
Media Chapter News Stewardship Recap - 6th Annual Salmon River Clean-up Float 7/29/2024 The Idaho Chapter recently hosted the 6th annual Salmon River Cleanup Float near Challis, Idaho. This fun summer event brings volunteers together to float the famous Salmon River to pick up trash... Tags: stewardship blog, Idaho Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Large-scale mountain bike project on Ouachita National Forest 7/18/2024 The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism is requesting a Special Use Permit for an area of National Forest Service lands for trail development and recreation-related infrastructure.... Tags: Arkansas Chapter
Media Chapter News Arkansas BHA 2024 Catfish Camp 6/27/2024 Catfish Camp 2024 Thirty people braved the heat June 21-23 at Lake Dardanelle State Park to spend time with friends and get out on the water chasing America’s favorite whiskered fish. Trot lines,... Tags: Arkansas Chapter
Media Chapter News 2024 Arkansas BHA Summer Newletter 6/18/2024 Can you believe it's already June?! While some seasons may be in the rearview, we hope they are replaced by new pursuits to get you outdoors and explore all that our beautiful state has to... Tags: Arkansas Chapter, Arkansas
Media Chapter News Arkansas BHA Chapter Seeks Communications Chair 6/12/2024 The Arkansas Chapter Board has an immediate opening for our Communications Chair. This volunteer role is all about keeping our members in the loop. You'll be the mastermind behind our quarterly... Tags: Arkansas Chapter
Media Press Releases Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, Trout Unlimited laud expansion of San Gabriel Mountains National Monument 5/2/2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2024 Contacts: Sam Davidson, Trout Unlimited, sdavidson@tu.org, 831-235-2542 Joel Weltzien, California BHA, weltzien@backcountryhunters.org,... Tags: policy blog, the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases BHA, Advocates for Grassland Act Welcome New Conservation Tool 4/11/2024 Advocates for Grassland Act Welcome New Conservation Tool Science-based project demonstrates the need for legislation aimed at conserving America’s prairies, savannas, glades, and... Tags: policy blog, the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases BHA, Coalition Express Support for New Sage Grouse Plans, Sagebrush Habitat Improvement 3/15/2024 For Immediate Release Mar. 14, 2024 Contact: Thomas Plank, 303-720-0111 plank@backcountryhunters.org BHA, Coalition Express Support for New Sage Grouse Plans, Sagebrush... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Department of Interior’s Long-term Commitment to Sagebrush Health Wins Praise from Sportsmen & Conservation Groups 2/8/2024 Restoration to conserve “best of the best” remaining sagebrush habitat Denver, CO.—A coalition of national sportsmen and conservation organizations today praised an announcement by the Department... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Chapter News State Issues Idaho BHA Supports Next Phase of Sawmill Canyon Project 9/29/2023 On Saturday, September 23rd, 16 volunteers gathered in the Pahsimeroi Valley to complete a phase of the Sawmill Canyon project for National Public Lands Day. The volunteers represented Idaho BHA,... Tags: stewardship blog, Idaho Chapter
Media Press Releases State Issues Montana BHA Cheers USFWS Establishment of Lost Trail Conservation Area 7/13/2022 News for Immediate Release July 13, 2022 Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Multi-use nature of Lost Trail property will conserve wildlife habitat and... Tags: policy blog, the campfire, Montana Chapter, press releases
Media Chapter News Senate Bill Would Greenlight Sale of Public Lands Out of Public Hands 4/13/2022 Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), joined by his colleagues Sens. Mitt Romney (R-UT) and John Barrasso (R-WY), announced in early April the introduction of the HOUSES Act (S. 4062), legislation that would... Tags: Utah Chapter, the campfire, public lands
Media Publications National Wildlife Refuges: A Hunting and Fishing Perspective 3/8/2022 Tags: container, publications
Media Press Releases BHA Invites Applicants for Outdoors for All Scholarship 2/18/2022 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is proud to announce the Aidan Long Outdoors for All Scholarship, a fund dedicated to help young people with disabilities get outdoors by providing access to adaptive... Tags: the campfire, press releases, access
Media Chapter News State Issues Rhode Island Winter News 2/11/2022 With the Rhode Island legislative session in full swing and DEM’s hunting & fishing annual regulatory process right around the corner we’ve been working hard to ensure the voices of hunters and... Tags: New England Chapter, Rhode Island BHA
Media Chapter News Stream Access Case in Colorado Will Move Forward 1/28/2022 A Colorado Court of Appeals in January 2022 ruled that a key public waters access case can move forward. BHA has been closely following the case and commended the court's ruling. Mark Squillace,... Tags: Colorado Chapter, featured, public lands, Public Waters Access, stream access
Media Chapter News State Issues Update on Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation from NE and NY BHA 9/5/2021 Earlier this year the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers New York and New England Chapters submitted comments on the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Public Information Document for... Tags: New England Chapter, New York Chapter
Media Press Releases The Bridger-Teton National Forest Migration Assessment 9/2/2021 News for Immediate ReleaseSept. 2, 2021Contact: Joy Bannon, Wyoming Wildlife Federation, joybannon@wyomingwildlife.org, 307-287-0129 (cell) Nick Dobric, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation... Tags: press releases, Wyoming Chapter
Media Chapter News Hunters Welcome Expansion of Public Hunting Access on Colorado State Trust Lands 8/31/2021 This fall, hunters will have public hunting opportunities on 500,000 acres of Colorado State Trust Lands that were inaccessible to public hunters just three years ago. This expansion of public... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Press Releases BHA's 10th Annual Rendezvous Breaks Down a Bison and Brings Out a Party 6/15/2021 News for Immediate ReleaseJune 14, 2021Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Attendees share stories, gain skills, rally for public lands and waters at a massive... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Cheers New Hunting and Fishing Opportunities Proposed for National Wildlife Refuges 5/5/2021 News for Immediate ReleaseMay 4, 2021Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Increased opportunities for hunting, angling could become available on 90 refuges, one... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Fleet Farm and BHA Launch Corporate Partnership 3/24/2021 News for Immediate ReleaseMarch 24, 2021Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Fleet Farm has deep roots in Midwestern hunting and fishing and has served hardworking... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases North Carolina to Allow Some Public Land Hunting on Sundays 3/12/2021 News for Immediate ReleaseMarch 12, 2021Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Backcountry Hunters & Anglers members advocated for increased hunter opportunity,... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Reacts to Regan’s Selection as EPA Head 12/18/2020 News for Immediate ReleaseDec. 18, 2020Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org MISSOULA, Mont. – In response to President-elect Joe Biden’s planned nomination of... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Eukanuba and BHA Launch Corporate Partnership 12/16/2020 Eukanuba believes in helping dogs go further and achieve peak performance – all on North America’s expansive public lands and waters MISSOULA, Mont. – Eukanuba and Backcountry Hunters & Anglers... Tags: press releases
Media Press Releases State Issues U.S. Forest Service Drops Controversial Sections from Crazy Mountains Land Swap 12/11/2020 News for Immediate ReleaseDec. 11, 2020Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org USFS cited input from sportsmen and women as reason for change in course MISSOULA,... Tags: the campfire, Montana Chapter, press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Officially Launches Florida Chapter 11/12/2020 News for Immediate ReleaseNov. 10, 2020Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Sunshine State sportsmen and women unite in support of public access, critical... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Inside the Fall Issue of BHA’s Backcountry Journal 9/25/2020 News for Immediate ReleaseSept. 25, 2020Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org The newest issue of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ magazine is available... Tags: press releases
Media Press Releases BHA and Filson Collaborate to Support Public Lands and Waters 9/21/2020 News for Immediate ReleaseSept. 21, 2020Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Limited-edition collection available now on Filson.com MISSOULA, Mont. – Filson and... Tags: press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Responds to Legislative Attacks on the Great American Outdoors Act 9/18/2020 News for Immediate ReleaseSept. 18, 2020Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org House of Representatives bill would limit GAOA’s impact and scope, undermine... Tags: press releases
Media Press Releases Sportsmen and Women Unite to Keep Arkansas Public Lands Publicly Accessible 8/10/2020 News for Immediate ReleaseAug. 6, 2020Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ new Arkansas chapter leads fight to keep public lands... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Great American Outdoors Act Becomes Law 8/4/2020 News for Immediate ReleaseAug. 4, 2020Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org President signs ‘once in a generation’ conservation and access bill following strong... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Announces New Chapters, Board Leadership 7/13/2020 News for Immediate ReleaseJuly 13, 2020Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Public lands and waters continue to galvanize hunters, anglers, others across North... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Inside the Summer Issue of BHA’s Backcountry Journal 7/1/2020 News for Immediate ReleaseJuly 1, 2020Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org The newest issue of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ magazine is available now MISSOULA,... Tags: press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Rewards Hunter who Reported Illegal Wilderness Helicopter 6/25/2020 News for Immediate ReleaseJune 25, 2020Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Public lands sportsman submitted evidence of illegal access that resulted in the pilot’s... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Senate Passes Great American Outdoors Act 6/17/2020 News for Immediate ReleaseJune 17, 2020Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Decisive vote in support of the popular legislation is victory for public lands... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Announces 2020 Award Winners 6/12/2020 News for Immediate ReleaseJune 12, 2020Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Sportsmen and women receive organization’s top honors for their work on behalf of public... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Senate to Vote on Great American Outdoors Act 5/22/2020 News for Immediate ReleaseMay 21, 2020Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Bipartisan legislation would provide full, dedicated funding to the Land and Water... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Rendezvous Goes Global in 2020 5/18/2020 News for Immediate ReleaseMay 18, 2020Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org North America’s biggest gathering of public lands hunters and anglers shifts to online... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Administration Rule on Clean Water Act Eliminates Protections for Wildlife Habitat, Ignores the Will of the Public 4/22/2020 News for Immediate ReleaseApril 22, 2020Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Sportsmen and women remain committed to ensuring the responsible management of vital... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Inside the Spring Issue of BHA’s Backcountry Journal 3/23/2020 News for Immediate ReleaseMarch 23, 2020Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org The newest issue of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers' magazine is available... Tags: press releases
Media Press Releases Senate LWCF/Backlog Funding Bill Introduced; Expands Public Lands Agencies Receiving Funds 3/10/2020 News for Immediate ReleaseMarch 9, 2020Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Bipartisan legislation represents consensus priorities of American citizens, addresses... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Senate to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Maintenance Backlogs, Fully Fund LWCF 3/5/2020 News for Immediate ReleaseMarch 5, 2020Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Legislation responds to requests by sportsmen and women, follows president’s statement... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Chapter News Washington Chapter Begins Salmon/Steelhead Work, Celebrates Access Project 2/12/2020 Wild Steelhead Coalition Board Member and longtime BHA member Josh Mills celebrates at the new access point Salmon and steelhead populations from California to Alaska are on the decline, with a... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Press Releases BHA Testifies at Congressional Hearing on Boundary Waters 2/5/2020 News for Immediate ReleaseFeb. 5, 2020Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org BHA president/CEO urges House subcommittee to advance a bill that would prevent mining... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Bipartisan Boundary Waters Conservation Bill Commended by Sportsmen and Women 1/15/2020 News for Immediate ReleaseJan. 15, 2020Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Legislation would protect iconic wilderness area and surrounding watershed WASHINGTON –... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Sportsmen’s Groups Praise Introduction of Bipartisan Boundary Waters Legislation 1/15/2020 News for Immediate ReleaseJan. 15, 2020Contact: Lukas Leaf, SBW, lukas@sportsmenbwca.orgKatie McKalip, BHA, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Bill would permanently protect both... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Senate Unanimously Passes Massive Package of Conservation Bills 1/10/2020 News for Immediate ReleaseJan. 9, 2020Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org ACE Act represents consensus priorities of hunting and angling community; BHA urges House... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Reacts to Administration Decision to Keep Anti-Public Lands Activist Pendley as BLM Director 1/2/2020 News for Immediate ReleaseJan. 2, 2020Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org BHA calls for intensified review of William Pendley’s credentials via a formal nomination... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Inside the Winter Issue of BHA’s Backcountry Journal 12/13/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseDec. 13, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org The newest issue of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ magazine is available today MISSOULA,... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Wins Highest Ratings from NGO Watchdogs 12/11/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseDec. 11, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Charity Navigator, Great Nonprofits and GuideStar all award BHA top honors MISSOULA,... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases New National Wildlife Refuge in Kentucky Praised by BHA 12/2/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseDec. 2, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org HENDERSON, Kentucky – Backcountry Hunters & Anglers commended an Interior Department... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Chapter News Winter 2020 Utah Chapter News 12/1/2019 Like every other chapter in BHA, our Utah members have spent a good chunk of the fall hitting the mountains hard during hunting season. We managed to slip in a few events before the hunting season... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Winter 2020 Tennessee Chapter News 12/1/2019 The Tennessee Chapter officially kicked off in style with a pint night tour across the state in July. Land Tawney joined Josh Kaywood for the tour, stopping in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Memphis and... Tags: Tennessee Chapter
Media Chapter News Winter 2020 Pennsylvania Chapter News 12/1/2019 In August, the Pennsylvania chapter continued to bolster their habitat improvement work throughout the state with their 3rd work day of the year at Raccoon Creek State Park’s Wetland Trail. The... Tags: Pennsylvania Chapter
Media Chapter News Winter 2020 New York Chapter News 12/1/2019 New York BHA has had a busy summer. Between fishing, hiking, getting ready for hunting seasons—oh yeah—and a whole bunch of public land conservation and advocacy, we’ve had a full plate. On... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Winter 2020 Kentucky Chapter News 12/1/2019 Daniel Boone is an American icon and he is the namesake for the largest piece of public land in Kentucky. Spread across 21 counties of southern and eastern Kentucky, more than 708,000 acres of... Tags: Kentucky Chapter
Media Chapter News Winter 2020 Iowa Chapter News 12/1/2019 As fall winds hit the leaves, Iowa’s hunters hit the fields in search of quarry from small game to whitetails and everything in between. A disturbing trend, which is not only being... Tags: Iowa Chapter
Media Chapter News Winter 2020 Colorado Chapter News 12/1/2019 The Colorado BHA chapter recently appointed several new Chapter Leadership Team members, including: Mesa County-Grand Valley Assistant Regional Director Becca Fowler; Southeast Colorado Events... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Winter 2020 Arizona Chapter News 12/1/2019 This past summer we spent time with the University of Arizona on their Santa Rita Experimental Range continuing the placement of our OHV “Ride Legally” signs across the state. The Santa Rita is... Tags: Arizona Chapter
Media Press Releases BHA Responds to Daines Support of Anti-Public Lands Activist as BLM Head 11/12/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseNov. 10, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org MISSOULA, Mont. – Backcountry Hunters & Anglers today responded to a statement made by... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases State Issues Alaska Roadless Habitat Opened to Logging, Development 10/16/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseOct. 16, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Prime big game habitat and fisheries left vulnerable as administration exempts Tongass... Tags: the campfire, press releases, Alaska Chapter
Media Press Releases BHA Members Reject Political Labels, Unite Around Conservation 10/3/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseOct. 3, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org BHA membership is young, politically diverse, active public lands users, new demographic... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Public Lands Critic William Pendley to Remain BLM Head 10/1/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseSept. 30, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Interior Secretary David Bernhardt extends Pendley’s appointment to 2020 WASHINGTON –... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Senate Advances FY2020 Interior Spending Bill 9/27/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseSept. 26, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Natural resources funding increased, but lack of dedicated, full funding for LWCF a... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Administration Directive Allowing E-bikes on Public Lands Criticized by Sportsmen and Women 9/5/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseSept. 5, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Groups unite to condemn move to exempt motorized bikes from motorized travel management... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Chapter News Summer 2019 Pennsylvania Chapter News 9/5/2019 The Pennsylvania chapter has coupled their rapid membership growth with many opportunities for members to get involved with on-the-ground habitat improvement projects in 2019. Members attended two... Tags: Pennsylvania Chapter
Media Press Releases September Is Public Lands Month; BHA Members Unite to Clean up Our Lands and Waters 9/3/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseSept. 3, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Public Land Pack Out challenges BHA members and supporters to clean up our public lands... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Public Land Owner Pale Ale Premieres in Montana 8/20/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseAug. 20, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Backcountry Hunters & Anglers partners with Highlander Beer in support of North American... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Ted Koch, Career Federal Resource Manager, Joins BHA Board 8/13/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseAug. 13, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Koch follows a decades-long career in public lands resource management by joining BHA's... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Sage Grouse Protections Reduced Under Administration Plan 8/8/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseAug. 8, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org New management plan removes protections for hundreds of thousands of acres of public... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Chapter News Summer 2019 Colorado Chapter News 7/31/2019 The Colorado BHA chapter recently appointed two new Chapter Leadership Team members: John Barkowski, serving as our Assistant Regional Director for the Southeast Colorado Group, and Michael Kozer,... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Summer 2019 North Dakota Chapter News 7/31/2019 North Dakota BHA saw its first birthday on April 12, and after a year of incredible growth and learning, we are grateful to be where we are. Thank you to our members for your support and... Tags: North Dakota Chapter
Media Chapter News Summer 2019 North Carolina Chapter News 7/31/2019 North Carolina BHA closed out its first full year this past May at Rendezvous 2019 in Boise, ID. What an incredible ride it has been! Our chapter grew by nearly 410% during those 12 months to... Tags: North Carolina Chapter
Media Chapter News Summer 2019 Kentucky Chapter News 7/31/2019 After over a year of hard work by a dedicated core group of volunteers, we have darkened the map for Kentucky by becoming an official chapter! Not a group to rest on our laurels, we are hitting... Tags: Kentucky Chapter
Media Chapter News Summer 2019 Kansas Chapter News 7/31/2019 The Kansas Chapter has been working diligently towards official charter for the past several months. As part of this effort we attended the Monster Buck Classic in January and the Kansas... Tags: Kansas Chapter
Media Chapter News Summer 2019 Wisconsin Chapter News 7/31/2019 Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund Reauthorization The Wisconsin chapter has been actively working with other organizations to support the reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund. ... Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News Summer 2019 Utah Chapter News 7/31/2019 Utah had a rather rainy spring, but that has not stopped our members from getting outside! The Utah board is continuing to plan several exciting events to engage our members. At the end of... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News Summer 2019 Southeast Chapter News 7/31/2019 The Southeast chapter recently held a public land cleanup initiative during spring turkey season. Our Gobblers and Garbage contest combined our love for turkey hunting with our passion for public... Tags: Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News Summer 2019 Iowa Chapter News 7/31/2019 Iowa BHA hit the ground running since becoming an official chapter in December 2018. The Iowa Deer Classic, in early March, marked BHA’s grand entrance upon Iowa’s conservation stage. The Classic... Tags: Iowa Chapter
Media Press Releases New BLM Leader Is Advocate for Sale of Public Lands 7/26/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseJuly 26, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org William Perry Pendley, an outspoken proponent of selling off public lands and waters,... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Backcountry Journal Inside the Summer Issue of BHA's Backcountry Journal 7/22/2019 Full digital issues of the Backcountry Journal are available to BHA members. Check out a preview below, or click here to join BHA. Already a member? Click here to log in.... Tags: Backcountry Journal, press releases, Journal Issue, summer 2019
Media Press Releases House Tackles Species Conservation with $1 Billion-plus Funding Bill 7/17/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseJuly 12, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Recovering America’s Wildlife Act supports state-level conservation efforts for at-risk... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Chapter News Summer 2019 California Chapter News 7/1/2019 With the chapter growing to over 2000 members, chapter leaders are planning many exciting events and clinics to keep the momentum moving forward for the remainder of 2019. The... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News Summer 2019 Arizona Chapter News 7/1/2019 We have been watching a handful of legislative bills that could impact public land access since the beginning of the year. HB2557 was amended to include the previously introduced HB2056 and HB2547... Tags: Arizona Chapter
Media Press Releases House Shows Support for Conservation in Funding Bill 6/25/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseJune 25, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Increased funding for LWCF, CWD, sage grouse conservation anchor FY 20 Interior-related... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases House Introduces Bill to Fully Fund LWCF 6/12/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseJune 12, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Following Senate introduction of similar legislation, bipartisan bill acknowledges... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Sportsmen and Women Undertake Legal Action Against Forest Service over Public Access in Montana’s Crazy Mountains 6/10/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseJune 10, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Coalition contends that the Forest Service is abdicating its duty to uphold and defend... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases State Issues Montana BHA Takes Legal Action Against USFS over Public Access in Crazy Mountains 6/10/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseJune 10, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Coalition contends that the Forest Service is abdicating its duty to uphold and defend... Tags: the campfire, Montana Chapter, press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Supports Expansion of Hunting and Fishing on National Wildlife Refuges 6/6/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseJune 6, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Interior Secretary Bernhardt proposes increased opportunities for sportsmen and women on... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Launches New Blog, ‘Field to Table’ 6/6/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseJune 6, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Wild food harvested from public lands and waters is the theme, techniques for preparing... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Adds Eight New Chapters in U.S., Canada 6/4/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseJune 4, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Sportsmen and women join the public lands revolution; BHA continues exponential growth... Tags: featured, press releases
Media Press Releases BHA’s ‘Hike to Hunt’ Kicks off on June 1 5/28/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseMay 28, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Annual fitness competition gets bigger and better with $30K in prizes for miles covered,... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Bestows Top Honors at Rendezvous 5/21/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseMay 21, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Hunters, anglers recognized for contributions to North America’s public lands, waters,... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Administration Advances Industrial Mining in Boundary Waters Watershed 5/20/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseMay 15, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Controversial leases renewed upstream of Minnesota wilderness boundary, jeopardizing... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases ‘Public Lands Revolution’ Grows Hotter at BHA Rendezvous 5/13/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseMay 13, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org 8th annual North American Rendezvous brings record-breaking numbers of sportsmen and... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Idaho Governor Proclaims May 2 Public Lands Day at BHA North American Rendezvous 5/3/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseMay 3, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Governor Little’s announcement underscores the cultural, recreational and economic... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Rendezvous Draws Strong Sponsor Support 4/24/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseApril 24, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Diverse roster of industry leaders, influencers testifies to economic power of outdoor... Tags: press releases
Media Chapter News New England BHA Supports Rhode Island DEM’s Public Lecture on CWD 4/18/2019 Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a transmissible disease that is deadly to all members of the deer family, including whitetail and mule deer, moose, elk, and caribou. Currently, the disease is... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Press Releases New Senate Bill Would Fully Fund LWCF 4/9/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseApril 9, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Bipartisan bill would secure funding for popular access and conservation program,... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Pans Administration Plan for Sage Grouse Management 3/15/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseMarch 15, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org New plans for sage grouse habitat allow potentially harmful industrial development,... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Rendezvous Returns to Idaho in 2019 3/14/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseMarch 14, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org May 1-4 will bring thousands of public lands sportsmen and womento Boise for... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Celebrates Public Lands Bill’s Passage into Law 3/12/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseMarch 12, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org President signs S. 47, most significant conservation legislation in a decade,... Tags: the campfire, featured, press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Inks National Agreement with Forest Service to Acknowledge, Advance Collaborative Partnerships 3/6/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseMarch 6, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Shared values are celebrated in signing ceremony DENVER – Backcountry Hunters &... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Chapter News Press Releases BHA Officially Launches Iowa Chapter 3/1/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseMarch 1, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Public lands sportsmen and women in the Hawkeye State unite in support of... Tags: press releases, Iowa Chapter
Media Press Releases House Sends Bipartisan Public Lands Package to President’s Desk 2/26/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseFeb. 26, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Most significant conservation legislation passed by Congress in a decade includes... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Filson-BHA Partnership Advances in 2019 2/21/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseFeb. 21, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Renowned gear and apparel company partners with public lands group on expanded... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Public Lands Get Some Love in Bipartisan Spending Package 2/14/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseFeb. 14, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Senate and House vote today to advance the bill, sending it on to the president’s... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Fights for Public Access in Montana’s Crazy Mountains 2/13/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseFeb. 13, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Matthew Bishop, 406-324-8011, bishop@westernlaw.org Sportsmen and... Tags: press releases
Media Press Releases Senate Votes to Advance Public Lands Package; BHA Urges House to Follow Suit 2/12/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseFeb. 12, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Land and Water Conservation Fund reauthorization, other conservation priorities... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Chronic Wasting Disease Transmission, Spread Addressed in Bipartisan Senate Bill 2/8/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseFeb. 8, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Senate bill follows introduction of House legislation, considers impacts of CWD on... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Responds to Bernhardt's Nomination as Interior Secretary 2/4/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseFeb. 4, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, BHA, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org MISSOULA, Mont. – Following today’s announcement by President Trump that he has... Tags: press releases
Media Chapter News Press Releases State Issues Sportsmen and Women Unite in Court Case Challenging State Ownership of Louisiana Lake 2/1/2019 News for Immediate Release Feb. 1, 2019 Contact: Katie McKalip, BHA, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Rebecca Triche, LWF, 225-362-9007, rebecca@lawildlifefed.org John Devney, Delta,... Tags: press releases, Southeast Chapter
Media Chapter News Arizona Chapter Volunteers Pack Gila Trout into Backcountry 1/14/2019 Most trout stockings involve hard-working hatchery personnel, a hatchery truck, and an exciting ride down a stocking pipe for those trout! However, sometimes native trout need to get into remote... Tags: Arizona Chapter
Media Press Releases Senate to Consider Public Lands Package Reviving LWCF 1/10/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseJan. 10, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Package of bills faces a challenging path forward, although the Senate’s use of a... Tags: press releases
Media Press Releases Presidential Order Could Open Millions of Acres of Public Lands to Disruptive Management Practices 1/7/2019 News for Immediate ReleaseJan. 7, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Increased logging and fuels reduction prescribed in executive order could reduce... Tags: press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Responds to Federal Government Shutdown 12/21/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseDec. 21, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org MISSOULA, Mont. – Following today’s breakdown of congressional budget negotiations... Tags: press releases
Media Chapter News Press Releases State Issues Industrial Mining Advances in Boundary Waters Watershed 12/21/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseDec. 20, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Interior Department moves ahead with renewal of controversial mining leases upstream... Tags: Minnesota Chapter, press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Responds to Resignation of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke 12/15/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseDec. 15, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Missoula, Mont. - Following an announcement by the Trump administration of Interior... Tags: press releases
Media Press Releases BLM Erodes Habitat Protections for Greater Sage Grouse Populations 12/6/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseDec. 6, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Sportsmen and women criticize weakened conservation policies in administration plan for... Tags: press releases
Media Press Releases Congress Lets Land and Water Conservation Fund Sunset, BHA Redoubles Push for Action 10/1/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseOct. 1, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Local conservation and public access projects across the country could languish as a... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases ‘Vote Public Lands and Waters,’ Urges BHA 9/25/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseSept. 25, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org On National Voter Registration Day, BHA calls on hunters and anglers to vote their... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado 2018 Midterm Election Candidate Questionnaire 9/25/2018 Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers members will vote in several crucial elections in 2018 that will affect hunting, fishing, and the management of wildlife and public lands. One of the most... Tags: Colorado Chapter, featured
Media Press Releases Inside the Fall Issue of BHA’s Backcountry Journal 9/18/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseSept. 18, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org The newest issue of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ magazine is available... Tags: press releases
Media Press Releases Tongass National Forest, Other Alaska Roadless Lands Could Be Developed Under State-Federal Plan 9/17/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseSept. 17, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Healthy salmon fisheries, remote big game habitat at risk of industrial development;... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Congress Votes to Advance LWCF Reauthorization, BHA Responds 9/13/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseSept. 13, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org WASHINGTON – Backcountry Hunters & Anglers today welcomed a unanimous vote by a U.S.... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Victory Archery Joins BHA as Corporate Partner 9/12/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseSept. 12, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org With bowhunting season underway, industry leader takes a stand for public... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Land and Water Conservation Fund Is Key to Public Lands Traditions, Says New BHA Report 8/23/2018 News for Immediate Release Aug. 23, 2018 Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262,mckalip@backcountryhunters.org As clock ticks down to LWCF expiration, sportsmenand women urge Congress to take... Tags: press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Membership Is Young, Active, Nonpartisan, Demographic Survey Shows 8/7/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseAug. 7, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Two-thirds of members are 45 or younger, identify as Republican or Independent... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases BHA CEO Receives Fly Fishing Industry Leadership Award 8/7/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseJuly 31, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, BHA, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Matt Smythe, AFFTA, 585-406-5525, matt.smythe@affta.org BHA... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Joins Wild Harvest Initiative 8/6/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseAug. 1, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org BHA Joins Wild Harvest Initiative Initiative is the first program to evaluate... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Billion-dollar Conservation Plan Introduced in Senate 7/17/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseJuly 17, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Billion-dollar Conservation Plan Introduced in Senate Recovering America’s... Tags: press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Responds to White House Pardon of Oregon Ranchers Dwight Hammond and Steven Hammond 7/10/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseJuly 10, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org MISSOULA, Mont. – Backcountry Hunters & Anglers today responded to President Trump’s... Tags: featured, press releases, keepitpublic
Media Press Releases Sportsmen Access Could Increase at National Wildlife Refuges 5/22/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseMay 22, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Interior Department proposal could open close to quarter-million acres to new or... Tags: press releases
Media Press Releases Candidates’ Views on Public Lands Revealed in BHA Forum 5/10/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseMay 9, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org New Mexico BHA chapter questions candidates for federal and state office on a range of... Tags: press releases
Media Chapter News Press Releases BHA Adds Four New U.S. Chapters 5/10/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseMay 9, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Public lands sportsmen and women in Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota and Ohio... Tags: North Carolina Chapter, press releases, Ohio Chapter, Missouri Chapter
Media Press Releases Public Lands Hunters, Anglers Receive BHA Top Honors 5/1/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseMay 1, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Outstanding sportsmen and women recognized for conservation leadership at BHA North... Tags: press releases
Media Press Releases Interior Proposes Conserving Bighorn Habitat in Wyoming 5/1/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseMay 1, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org BHA commends proposal to withdraw important winter range from minerals... Tags: press releases
Media Chapter News Press Releases Minnesota Sportsmen-Conservationists Unite at Capitol on Public Lands Day 4/24/2018 News for Immediate Release April 24, 2018 Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Backcountry Hunters & Anglers gather to celebrate public lands and 10th anniversary... Tags: Minnesota Chapter, press releases
Media Chapter News Press Releases State Issues Public Waters Access Bill Fails in the State Legislature 4/20/2018 News for Immediate Release April 18, 2018 Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Legislation would have guaranteed public access to some tidal waters located above... Tags: press releases, Southeast Chapter
Media Press Releases BHA Rendezvous ‘The Start of a Revolution’ 4/19/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseApril 19, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org 7th annual BHA gathering draws public lands sportsmen and women from across North... Tags: press releases
Media Press Releases Louisiana Legislature to Weigh Public Waters Access Bill 4/10/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseMarch 22, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Louisiana Legislature to Weigh Public Waters Access Bill Legislation could guarantee... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases House Casts a Vote for Conservation in Advancing Budget Bill 3/22/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseMarch 22, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org House Casts a Vote for Conservation in Advancing Budget Bill Massive spending... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Inside the Spring Issue of BHA’s Backcountry Journal 3/22/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseMarch 7, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Inside the Spring Issue of BHA’s Backcountry Journal The newest issue of Backcountry... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Applauds Advancement of Public Lands Bill 3/7/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseMarch 7, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Introduced by Chairman Rob Bishop, the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation... Tags: press releases
Media Press Releases Filson Partners with BHA on Storytelling Events 2/27/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseFeb. 27, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Renowned gear and apparel company to host BHA series of ‘Campfire Stories’ at locations... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Administration Budget, Infrastructure Package Slashes Agency Funding, Eviscerates Access Programs 2/14/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseFeb. 13, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Land and Water Conservation Fund loses funding; sportsmen call on Congress to change... Tags: press releases
Media Press Releases BHA North American Rendezvous Sets Sights on Idaho 2/14/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseFeb. 14, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Largest gathering of public lands hunters and anglers in the continent heads to Boise... Tags: press releases
Media Press Releases Big-Game Migration Corridors Receive Special Consideration Under Interior Plan 2/10/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseFeb. 9, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Western big-game species stand to gain under conservation measures announced by Interior... Tags: featured, press releases, habitat
Media Press Releases Senate Weighs Public Lands, Wilderness Bills 2/7/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseFeb. 7, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Backcountry Hunters & Anglers members speak up for conservation of, access to backcountry... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Public Lands Pint Nights in Fort Collins, Durango and Hotchkiss Draw Crowds 2/5/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) started off 2018 with a bang, including three public lands Pint Nights during January and early February: -In Fort Collins at New... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado State University (CSU) Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Recognized as BHA's Collegiate Program of the Month 2/5/2018 The Colorado State University (CSU) Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) chapter/club was recognized at BHA’s Collegiate Program of the Month for January 2018. Chapter members started the 2018... Tags: Colorado Chapter, Collegiate Program
Media Press Releases Savage Arms and BHA Launch Corporate Partnership 2/2/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseFeb. 2, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Public lands hunting traditions underlie new alliance with longtime industry... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Press Releases Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ National Board Adds New Members 1/31/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseJan. 31, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Ryan Callaghan of First Lite, fly fishing guide/businesswoman Hilary Hutcheson and trial... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Group Leader 1/21/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently appointed Russell Bassett, a U.S. Army veteran, to serve as the chapter’s Front Range Sponsor/Events Coordinator. Russ was... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News BHA's Backcountry Olympics At Outdoor Retailer Draws Crowd 1/21/2018 An estimated 150 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) members and others joined BHA President & CEO, Land Tawney, for beers, food and live music (by South to Cedars ) at Tivoli Brewing in Denver... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Press Releases State Issues Public Lands Sportsmen Rally Against Bundy Event 1/21/2018 Montana members of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers attend anti-public lands conclave featuring lawbreaking Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy PARADISE, Mont. – Backcountry Hunters & Anglers members from... Tags: the campfire, Montana Chapter, press releases, keepitpublic
Media Chapter News Press Releases Alaska Wilderness to Be Developed Following Covert Land Exchange 1/10/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseJan. 9, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org A road through key migratory waterfowl habitat would be developed under... Tags: the campfire, press releases, Alaska Chapter
Media Press Releases State Issues Hunting for Sustainability: BHA’s Collegiate Program Creates New Hunters 1/10/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseJan. 9, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org BHA and partner Boone and Crockett Club give students knowledge and skills to start... Tags: Montana Chapter, featured, press releases, r3, Collegiate Program
Media Press Releases BHA Responds to Dismissal of Charges Against Bundys in Nevada Standoff 1/8/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseJan. 8, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org MISSOULA, Mont. – Backcountry Hunters & Anglers strongly criticized the dismissal of... Tags: featured, press releases
Media Chapter News Press Releases Administration Reverses Boundary Waters Mining Ban; Minnesota BHA Pushes Back 12/27/2017 News for Immediate ReleaseJan. 9, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.orgPublic lands sportsmen unite to oppose development within wilderness area watershedELY,... Tags: Minnesota Chapter, press releases
Media Chapter News Wildlife 101: Introduction to Wildlife Conservation and Management 12/21/2017 Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) is sponsoring (along with multiple other hunter-angler conservation organizations) an introductory class on wildlife management at Western State... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Press Releases BHA Responds to Mistrial Declaration in Bundy Case 12/21/2017 News for Immediate ReleaseDec. 20, 2017Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org MISSOULA, Mont. – Backcountry Hunters & Anglers stated that “justice must be served” in... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Chapter News State Issues Coloradans rewarded for reporting illegal off road travel on public lands 12/6/2017 Recently two concerned Coloradans documented violations by off road vehicle users that helped law enforcement officers uphold laws intended to promote solitude, conserve public lands and waters,... Tags: Colorado Chapter, OHV
Media Press Releases Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ Statement on the U.S. Presidential Election Results 11/9/2016 News for Immediate ReleaseNov. 9, 2016Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ Statement on the U.S. Presidential Election... Tags: press releases, news
Media Chapter News Uncompahgre RMP Comments - Adam Gall 11/2/2016 October 28, 2016 Uncompahgre Field Office 2465 Townsend Ave. Montrose, CO 81401 Comments on the Draft RMP/EIS for the Uncompahgre Field Office Adam Gall, Colorado BHA Assistant Central West... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Uncompahgre RMP Comments - Craig Grother 11/2/2016 Project Manager, Uncompahgre RMP October 27, 2016 Bureau of Land Management Uncompahgre Field Office 2465 South... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Press Releases BHA Wins Leadership Award at National Outdoors Conference 10/24/2016 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ growing influence is winning recognition from both within the sportsmen’s community and outside it. On Friday, Oct. 14, BHA was presented with the 2016 Nonprofit... Tags: featured, press releases, news
Media Chapter News September 2016 Member of the Month 10/12/2016 BHA Member of the Month (for September 2016), Matt Anderson, took the bull by the horns during August when he hosted a Full Draw Film Tour event in Longmont, Colorado. With little time to plan,... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Will Jenkins, BHA's New Upper Great Lakes Coordinator 10/12/2016 Minnesota BHA board member, Will Jenkins, is BHA’s new Upper Great Lakes Outreach Coordinator. Born and raised in Central Virginia, Will now resides in Hudson, Wisconsin with his wife and 3 kids.... Tags: Minnesota Chapter, Michigan Chapter, Wisconsin Chapter
Media Press Releases National Wildlife Refuge Week Starts with Gift to Sportsmen: Expanded Hunting and Fishing on Refuges from Coast to Coast 10/11/2016 News for Immediate ReleaseOct. 11, 2016Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org National Wildlife Refuge Week Starts with Gift to Sportsmen: Expanded Hunting and... Tags: press releases, news
Media Chapter News Minnesota BHA Rendezvous Report 9/8/2016 Minnesota BHA Rendezvous Report (2016): Wild River State Park Minnesota BHA held its fourth annual chapter Rendezvous during the weekend of August 19-21, 2016. We set up camp in Minnesota’s... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Press Releases Public Lands Sportsmen Welcome BLM Sage Grouse Guidance 9/1/2016 News for Immediate ReleaseSept. 1, 2016Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org BLM plans offer instructions for implementing sage grouse management plans; BHA... Tags: press releases, news
Media Press Releases BHA's 2017 Rendezvous Returns to Montana 8/30/2016 News for Immediate ReleaseAugust 30, 2016Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org 6th annual BHA North American Rendezvous to return to Missoula, Montana, the heart... Tags: press releases, news
Media Press Releases Public Lands Sportsmen Commend Decision to Conserve Maine Backcountry Lands 8/24/2016 News for Immediate ReleaseAug. 24, 2016Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org BHA stresses need for sportsmen to help develop management plan that includes hunting... Tags: press releases, news
Media Press Releases BHA Rallies Lone Star Sportsmen, Launches Texas Chapter 8/18/2016 News for Immediate ReleaseAug. 18, 2016Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Texas hunters and anglers unite in support of backcountry conservation, public access,... Tags: press releases, news
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Award Winner Experiences “Monumental Fishing” In Browns Canyon 8/13/2016 Scott Willoughby Scott Willoughby is an award-winning journalist and communications expert from Denver, Colorado. Scott was also the 2014 recipient of BHA’s Ted Trueblood Award. This award... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Press Releases Wilderness Athlete Partners with BHA to Advance Health, Fitness Benefits of Hunting and Fishing the Backcountry 7/25/2016 News for Immediate ReleaseJuly 25, 2016Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Public lands conservation a key component of the physical backcountry... Tags: press releases, news
Media Chapter News "On The Wild Edge" DVD Trailer 7/25/2016 David Petersen DVD Documentary (“On The Wild Edge”) Released David “Elkheart” Petersen, of Durango, founder of the Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (the first BHA state chapter), recently... Tags: Colorado Chapter, the campfire, video, Backcountry Stories
Media Chapter News New York BHA Summer 2016 Update 7/22/2016 Member Todd Waldron has been keeping us up to date on the recent NYS DEC acquisition of the 20,758-acre Boreas Pond Tract purchase in the Adirondacks. Later this year NYS’s land classification... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News New England BHA Summer 2016 Update 7/22/2016 Connecticut: A number of inquiries about membership came from Connecticut this spring. Board member Matthew McKenzie has met with one individual, Andy Billip, and together they are planning a... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Minnesota BHA Summer 2016 Update 7/22/2016 Minnesota BHA board member and filmmaker Mark Norquist was the recipient of BHA’s Sigurd Olson Award at the North American Rendezvous in Missoula. Mark’s award-winning film “Fish Out of Water”... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Summer 2016 Update 7/22/2016 Colorado BHA held its 8th annual rendezvous during early June in the San Isabel National Forest west of Salida. During the weekend we recognized BHA Life Member Steven Choromanski for spearheading... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News California BHA Summer 2016 Update 7/22/2016 The California Chapter will have a table at the North American Longbow Safari, July 2 and 3, hosted by Traditional Archers of California, in Petaluma. We are looking for members to help man our... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News Alaska BHA Summer 2016 Update 7/22/2016 Summer has come to Alaska, snow and ice are giving way to green tundra and flowing rivers. Salmon are steadily making their way upriver and AK BHA members are already into the frantic pace of... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Press Releases USFWS Plan to Expand Hunting, Fishing on Wildlife Refuges Provides Important Access 7/22/2016 News for Immediate ReleaseJuly 22, 2016Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Enhanced access would benefit public lands sportsmen on 13 refuges in nine states,... Tags: press releases, news
Media Chapter News Washington BHA Summer 2016 Update 7/14/2016 Washington chapter and BHA Chapter Coordinator Ty Stubblefield, held a pint night hosted by Justin Klement, in Everett Washington. Chapter members attended a listening program from the Colville... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News Wisconsin BHA Summer 2016 Update 7/14/2016 The Wisconsin Chapter of BHA was formed in March and has hit the ground running to tackle issues of conservation, public lands and waters access, and raising awareness of the chapter’s creation.... Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News Rick Seymour Appointed to Forest Health Advisory Council 7/13/2016 Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) chapter Sponsor/Events Coordinator, Rick Seymour, has been appointed to the Forest Health Advisory Council by Senate Minority Leader Lucia Guzman of... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News Gooseberry Creek, Narrows Reservoir Project Delayed! 6/21/2016 Thank you to everyone who submitted a comment on the Gooseberry Creek/ Narrows Reservoir Project. BHA Utah, along with several local partners Trout Unlimited, Utah Rivers Council, and Western... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Press Releases Bad Public Lands Bills Advance in House; Sportsmen Strongly Critical 6/21/2016 Bills would legislate seizure of millions of acres of public lands, threaten fish and wildlife habitat, public access opportunities WASHINGTON - A vote today by House of Representatives members to... Tags: press releases, news
Media Press Releases Bulis, Koch Join National Board of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers 5/31/2016 Close ties to fly fishing industry, expertise in wildlife biology and public lands management define two new BHA board members MISSOULA, Mont. - Ben Bulis and Ted Koch have joined the national... Tags: press releases, news
Media Press Releases Hunt To Eat-BHA Partnership Gains Momentum 5/24/2016 Popular merchandise line celebrates outdoor lifestyle, raises funds for backcountry conservation MISSOULA, Mont. — Demand for the newest t-shirt design by Hunt To Eat, the hunter-branded clothing... Tags: press releases, news, corporate partner
Media Press Releases BHA Statement on Cancellation of Badger-Two Medicine Leases 4/27/2016 MISSOULA, Mont. – Backcountry Hunters & Anglers today praised an announcement by the U.S. Department of the Interior that one of the last remaining oil-and-gas drilling leases in the Badger-Two... Tags: Montana Chapter, press releases
Media Press Releases BHA Rendezvous Smashes Attendance Numbers, Breaks Fundraising Records 4/27/2016 MISSOULA, Mont. - Backcountry Hunters & Anglers' 2016 North American Rendezvous was one for the record books, shattering records for attendance, funds raised for conservation and positive energy... Tags: rendezvous, Montana Chapter, press releases
Media Chapter News State Issues Action needed: Senate must advance important energy bill 4/27/2016 Senate leaders have cleared a path forward for passage of the first comprehensive energy bill in almost a decade. But your help is vital in getting it across the finish line! The Energy Policy... Tags: New Mexico Chapter
Media Chapter News Washington BHA Spring 2016 Update 4/22/2016 Washington chapter members participated in public lands rallies in the state capital, Olympia, and the federal building in Spokane. One member went to Burns, Oregon, to witness and talk with the... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News Utah BHA Spring 2016 Update 4/22/2016 Utah BHA welcomes Josh Lenart to the chapter. Josh is actively involved in numerous chapter initiatives and has begun the distribution of a monthly chapter newsletter. To subscribe contact Chris... Tags: Utah Chapter
Media Chapter News New York BHA Spring 2016 Update 4/22/2016 Deer hunting regulations can unite or divide hunters in New York State. For several years, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation has been considering regulation changes. After a... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News New England BHA Spring 2016 Update 4/22/2016 Board member Matt McKenzie of Connecticut submitted a letter on behalf of the chapter in support of the proposed Great Thicket National Wildlife Refuge in New England. The plan would protect... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Minnesota BHA Spring 2016 Update 4/22/2016 Minnesota BHA was recognized as BHA’s Chapter of the Month for November 2015 and has built on that momentum going into 2016. We started the year by submitting comments on the Department of Natural... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Spring 2016 Update 4/22/2016 Colorado BHA wrapped up a series of four Hunter Happy Hours (aka “Beers for the Backcountry”) in December. Thanks to all those who helped organize these events, Bob Shettel and Kevin Alexander in... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Chapter News California BHA Spring 2016 Update 4/22/2016 The California Chapter has been growing over the past three years, and our 2016 leadership team will continue to impact issues affecting the state. Craig Van Arsdale is secretary. The chairman... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News Arizona BHA Spring 2016 Update 4/22/2016 AZ BHA has joined Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation. We attended our first meeting in February. This organization unites the most important conservation organizations in Arizona and... Tags: Arizona Chapter
Media Chapter News Alaska BHA Spring 2016 Update 4/22/2016 With great sadness the Alaska chapter bids farewell to our long-term chair Mark Richards. Mark has taken a position with an Alaska-based hunting organization, and while he will be sorely missed,... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Unlocking Landlocked Public Lands 3/14/2016 Each year, America’s 40 million hunters and anglers contribute $200 billion to the national economy, and support millions of American jobs. Hunting and fishing aren’t mere pastimes, they are... Tags: Alaska Chapter, access, Michigan Chapter, public lands, issues, media, British Columbia Chapter
Media Chapter News Top Five Reasons Why Transferring Our Public Lands to State Ownership is a Bad Idea 3/8/2016 States manage their lands to make money, not to provide opportunities for recreation. States can’t afford to manage our public lands and would be forced to either raise taxes (a nonstarter) or... Tags: Michigan Chapter, public lands, issues, keepitpublic, media
Media Chapter News Publications State Issues Conserving Greater Sage Grouse: A Sportsmen's Priority 3/4/2016 Tags: Arizona Chapter, habitat, publications, media, sage grouse
Media Publications BHA White Paper: Impacts of ATVs on the Landscape and Wildlife 2/19/2016 The following BHA white paper provides a synthesis of research on the impacts that motorized use has on the landscape and wildlife. The white paper is broken up into three sections: 1) soils,... Tags: Alaska Chapter, OHV, publications
Media Publications National Monuments Report 2/19/2016 In conjunction with Trout Unlimited, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and dozens of other conservation groups and outdoors businesses, BHA produced a report on our nation's national... Tags: publications, monuments
Media Publications State Issues Sportsman Report: Our Public Lands are Not for Sale 2/19/2016 This report details how the proposed transfer, or sale, of America’s federal public lands would negatively affect sportsmen and women in the United States. A growing number of western state... Tags: featured, Alaska Chapter, issues, publications
Media Press Releases State Issues BHA Statement on Arrest of Cliven Bundy 2/11/2016 MISSOULA, Mont. - In the wake of the arrest in Oregon of Cliven Bundy, a Nevada scofflaw and leader of a movement to seize public lands from the American people, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers... Tags: press releases, Oregon Chapter, public lands, Oregon Blog, issues, keepitpublic, media
Media Press Releases Sportsmen Call for Patience, Law and Order on Pubic Lands in Oregon 1/4/2016 MISSOULA, Mont. - The sportsmen's group Backcountry Hunters & Anglers urged cool, patient heads to prevail in the extremists' occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, valuable public... Tags: press releases, Oregon Chapter, public lands, issues, keepitpublic, media
Media Press Releases Dismantling of Land & Water Conservation Fund Strongly Criticized by Sportsmen 11/5/2015 BHA rejects proposal from congressional fringe that would gut 50-year-old conservation, access program WASHINGTON - Legislation introduced this morning would dismantle the Land and Water... Tags: press releases, access, public lands, lwcf, issues, media
Media Publications Land & Water Conservation Fund Report: From the Mountains to the Bayous 1/13/2015 To view the full report, click here. Nearly 50 years ago a far-sighted, bipartisan group in Congress established the Land and Water Conservation Fund, tapping a fraction of the royalties from... Tags: lwcf, issues, publications, media
Media Chapter News Whitetail Deer Hunting Challenge 10/23/2014 By Kyle Blasch Like many hunting enthusiasts I enjoy the challenges and simplicity of traditional bow hunting. The close proximity required by using a primitive weapon magnifies the hunting... Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
Media Chapter News Sportsmen Recognized for Contributions to Backcountry Conservation 4/10/2014 DENVER, CO - Four sportsmen from across the West were presented with awards at the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ Annual National Rendezvous in Denver, in recognition of their outstanding... Tags: Washington Chapter, Montana Chapter, New Mexico Chapter, media
Media Chapter News Arizona BHA Members Meet to Form State Chapter 7/1/2013 In Arizona, Phoenix area BHA members escaped the heat this past weekend (6/29) for a meeting at Bass Pro Shops in Mesa, AZ. In recognition of a growing need for a voice that better reflects... Tags: Arizona Chapter
Media Chapter News National Award Winners Announced at 2013 North American Rendezvous 4/16/2013 Each year Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recognizes the members and partners that have dedicated substantial time and energy to furthering the mission and reach of BHA. Through hard-work and... Tags: Colorado Chapter, Idaho Chapter, Utah Chapter, media