July 21, 2022   Chair Robinson, Vice Chair Tabor, Commissioners Waller, Byorth, Walsh, Cebull & Lane Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks 1420 East Sixth Avenue P.O. Box 200701 Helena, Mt 59620-0701   Re: The Proposed Habitat Lease Program   Chair Robinson; Vice Chair Tabor, Commissioners Waller, Byorth, Walsh, Cebull and Lane:   I’m submitting this comment on behalf of the Montana Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (MT BHA) and our nearly 3,000 dues-paying in-state members, as well as all ...

Colorado BHA Tag Allocation Observations & Information This issue of resident vs. nonresident (and landowner) elk (and other) tag allocations has been a controversial issue in multiple Western states over the years, including Colorado. As a result, during May 2022 the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) North American Board adopted a policy statement on hunting license allocation. In addition, during 2017 the Colorado BHA Executive Leadership Team/Board adopted a position statement on Big ...

Striped bass are arguably the most important fish – culturally and economically – on the Atlantic seaboard. And right now, anglers are spearheading a push to conserve and rebuild striper populations, which have suffered in recent decades because of overfishing and poor habitat. What’s the future of this iconic Eastern species, and what opportunities can we create to ensure our continued ability to fish for striped bass? Hal talks with Mike Woods, chair of BHA’s New England chapter, recipient ...

In July, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and Hunters of Color hosted a free, all-inclusive, two-day workshop for those who wanted to learn more about hunting, wild food and the conservation community. Day One consisted of an evening at the Filson Portland Store, where we had free-flowing conversations about conservation groups and actions in the Oregon and Washington areas. Day One started at the Filson Store in Portland, OR. Event speakers are excited to introduce people to hunting. From ...

In July the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced their intent to amend Resource Management Plans (RMPs) in Colorado to better maintain, conserve, and protect big game corridors and other big game habitat areas on BLM-managed lands, approximately 3.4 million acres. This announcement kicked off a 45-day public comment period ending on 9/2 that will shape the scope of this effort which is anticipated to take 2 years to complete.  Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) commends the ...