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EVENT RECAP: 2nd Annual Logan Shooting Area Clean Up

You know what’s harder than getting volunteers out on a rainy day? Getting volunteers out on the first warm, sunny day of spring. But even with what felt like the first warm day since October, we had nearly 30 volunteers join Montana BHA on April 29, 2023 as we cleaned up the unauthorized shooting area near Logan again this year. This is the second consecutive year that we’ve been out there, and upon initial inspection, the area didn’t look nearly as rough as last year. We found out that ...
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May

2023

From New Hunter to Conservation Advocate: Nicole Bealer

In a quiet computer lab in Stone Hall on the University of Montana campus, Nicole Bealer and three other members of UM’s Backcountry Hunters & Anglers student chapter gathered around a single monitor to watch the House Wildlife Committee hear a bill that targets nonresident college students who hunt. Bealer is the current president of UM BHA and is graduating from the wildlife biology program next month. “This year has been my victory lap as president,” said Bealer. This past month, she ...
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23

May

2023

BHA recognizes USMC Squadron with Plaque and Ram Skull

Author: Devin O'Dea
BHA and partner organizations recognize U.S. Marine Corps Squadron HMLAT 303 and Major Johnny "CONGO" Zimmer for their critical role in support of desert bighorn sheep during the extreme drought of 2021.  Along with the California Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation, the Department of Fish & Wildlife and California State Parks Association, BHA recently presented two plaques and a ram skull to the unit to commemorate their outstanding service and commitment to wildlife in Southern ...
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May

2023

Capital Region welcomes three to board

The Capital Region Chapter has added three new board members to its ranks. Thanks to each of them for their service to BHA and to our shared mission. To see the complete Capital Region Roster, Click Here   Garrett Robinson, Vice Chair Born and raised in southern York County, Pennsylvania, I participated in hunting in fishing throughout the state with my family on both public and private land. To this day the memories of growing up in a family where everyone hunted are some of the best ...
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May

2023

Ohio BHA Summer Policy Update

  OH BHA Chapter Leader Tony Ruffing heads to D.C.   While we're looking forward to our big summer party, Muster in the Marsh, we're also keeping a close eye on developments in Columbus. Our legislature has been busy with mixed results, and we've been keeping a close eye in particular on the budgeting process as embodied in state house bill 33. It's been an interesting, frustrating process to watch, and Ohio BHA members have provided important feedback both through BHA action alerts, and via ...
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May

2023

Nevada Legislative Update - May 2023

Hunters and wildlife conservationists scored two major wins in May by killing two bills which would have had significant negative impacts on the state’s hunting traditions and wildlife habitat. The Nevada chapter of BHA was actively engaged in both these efforts, along with a collection of other hunting and conservation interests. Here's more on both bills: SB 90 – Hundreds of Nevada hunters and anglers joined BHA in taking action on this bill, which would have jeopardized ongoing efforts ...
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May

2023

EVENT RECAP: Mt. Haggin WMA Willow Creek Acquisition Work Day

Author: Gavin Rahl
In December 2022, the ink dried on the 829 acres Willow Creek Acquisition to Mt. Haggin WMA near Anaconda. However, this land needed a little work to get it ready for wildlife and recreation. On Friday, May 12th, 2023, Montana BHA teamed up FWP and other groups such as Anaconda Sportsman’s Club to help with a work day. Over 40 volunteers worked on foot and on ATV to remove over 2 miles of unnecessary 4-5 strand barbed wire fencing & improve 0.3 miles of boundary fence to improve wildlife ...
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May

2023

EVENT RECAP: Missoula North Hill Fence Pull with Tangle Free

Author: Louis Bahin
Over the weekend of May 13, 2023, more than 20 volunteers gathered with folks from Tangle Free Montana and staff from the City of Missoula on the recently acquired Bluebird Preserve, a 124-acre parcel in Missoula's North Hills area. These lands connect to 304 acres of Republic Services conservation easement and provide critical wildlife habitat, recreation opportunities, and protections for a rare species of wildflower, Missoula Phlox (Phlox missoulensis). However, unnecessary barbed wire ...
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May

2023

Red Snapper Ceviche

Author: Judson Brown
There’s nothing quite like enjoying a refreshing bowl of Red Snapper Ceviche on a hot summer day in Texas. With its bright and zesty flavors, it's the perfect dish to cool you down and satisfy your hunger. The key to making a delicious ceviche is to use the freshest ingredients possible. 1 lb fresh Red Snapper filets (about two medium-sized filets or one large filet) 1-1/2 cups lime juice (about 10-12 small limes) 1/2 large red onion, finely chopped 2 serrano peppers, minced 2 medium ...
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May

2023

Kansas Chapter Chair heads to D.C. to speak up for LWCF

Author: Kansas BHA
By Kurt Ratzlaff Kansas BHA Chapter Chair The words “What the heck am I doing here?” rattled around in my mind several times during the 48 hours I recently spent in Washington DC. But there I was, walking the ‘halls of Congress’, no less. To say I’d never done that before would be the understatement of a lifetime! The Land and Water Conservation Fund Coalition had contacted the Kansas Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (and a few other chapters) to see if any Board members could go ...
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