For nearly 150 years, the 1872 Mining Act has shaped hardrock mining on our public lands. Enacted in an era of rapid expansion and resource extraction, the act was originally designed to fuel growth in a burgeoning nation. However, what was once a forward-thinking policy now stands as an outdated framework that fails to address modern environmental challenges and scientific understandings. A Look Back: The History of the 1872 Mining Act Passed in 1872 during a period when economic expansion ...

Did you know that one adult oyster filters 2.5 gallons of water per hour? Last Friday 3/21/2025, SC BHA met and helped SCDNR build Manufactured Wire Reefs (MWR) for the SCORE program. The SC BHA team were able to make 15 MWRs. With each MWR recruiting about 7000 oysters or so with 105,000 oysters recruited, each oyster filtering x 2.5 gallons of water per hour = 262,5000 gallons of water per hour.  Multiply that by 24 hours in a day = 6,300,000 gallons of water per day!!!! The purpose of ...

SB 5, signed into law in 2025, brings major updates to wildlife governance in New Mexico. It renames the State Game Commission as the State Wildlife Commission and changes the Department of Game and Fish to the Department of Wildlife—reflecting a broader mission beyond traditional game species to include broader wildlife conservation. For the first time in over two decades, hunting and fishing license fees will increase, with new rates taking effect in 2026 and annual inflation-based ...

Fly Fishing in Juneau: Presentation Recap and Rundown!     by Angelica Boyd-Devine Photos by Alec Boyd-Devine & Mary Glaves  On March 19th, Alaska BHA members and outdoor enthusiasts gathered at Forbidden Peak Brewery in Juneau for a special evening with Brad Elfers of Alaska Fly Fishing Goods. Brad has spent 27 years mastering the art of fly fishing in Alaska’s pristine waters, making him the perfect resource for those looking to learn more about the incredible fishing opportunities ...

  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