On Saturday, June 27th, Oregon BHA Members alongside staff from the USFS and BLM ascended on public lands bordering the Deschutes National Forest to prep fence line for future retro fitting. Brush was cleared away from the fence to allow for future volunteers to replace the top and bottom strands with wildlife friendly smooth wire. Currently the fence consists of 3 to 4 strands of barbed wire and poses a thread for migrating ungulates and other wildlife. The collaboration between the Oregon ...

In Montana, is Corner Crossing “unlawful,” “illegal,” or something else entirely? Across the country, the concept of “corner crossing” became the hottest topic in the hunting community when a federal judge in Wyoming ruled that, at least for the case in front of him, it did not constitute as unlawful trespass. You can read the full 32-page summary judgment here. As you can imagine, this has riled Montanans up from both sides of this issue. So what exactly are we talking about here?  In ...

June 16, 2023 Representative Dusty Johnson1717 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515   Dear Representative Johnson,   The South Dakota Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (SD BHA) appreciates this opportunity to provide input on the 2023 Farm Bill. BHA seeks to ensure North America's outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting, through education and work on behalf of wild public lands, waters, and wildlife, and our SD members have a keen interest in Title ...

The Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most visited waterfowl hunting areas in the state of Missouri. This unique wetland complex has provided quality fish and wildlife habitat and hunting and angling opportunities for years, yet as outlined in a June 6th press release, the popular public hunting program has been suspended until further notice. Our members depend on quality public recreation areas like Swan Lake to continue their rich outdoor traditions. Accordingly, upon ...

A BIG thanks to all the volunteers that joined the 5th annual Methow Fence Pull work party on May 6 and helped dispatch nearly two miles of fence! Over twenty BHA members showed up to help roll up rusty wire on the border of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) land and Pearrygin Lake State Park.  The group that turned out included new hunters, expert hunters, and even some non-hunters -- who could all see the value of removing barbed wire on public lands that are especially ...