BHA Supports Senate Bill 291 At Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, we fight to protect wild places, fair chase hunting, and responsible fishing. But none of that matters if our fish and game laws aren’t enforced. That’s why we’re backing Senate Bill 291 (SB 291) sponsored by Senator Crystal Brantley (R)—a proposal that gives conservation officers explicit authority to crack down on poaching, illegal access, and other threats to our public lands. Click here to view full bill text.  What Does SB ...

The Ohio BHA Chapter has been busy this winter creating impactful plans across Ohio. Check out the 2025 Newsletter below! 

AWP Draw Tag Results Party Moose Call Winners.  On the evening of February 21, over 100 Alaskans: hunters, anglers and trappers from all over Southcentral Alaska, gathered at Double Shovel Cider Company’s taproom for the Alaska Wild Project’s Second Annual Draw Results Party. Hosted in partnership with Double-Shovel, Alaska Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, and the Alaska Wild Sheep Foundation, the event had no shortage of fun and camaraderie.     We all discussed the tags we hoped ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  February 28, 2025    CONTACT:  Kaden McArthur, Director of Policy & Government Relations, mcarthur@backcountryhunters.org    Reintroduction of CORE Act Renews Hope for Conservation of Colorado Public Lands and Wildlife Habitat  By conserving over 420,000 acres, including 100,000 acres of wilderness, the CORE Act would keep Colorado’s backcountry intact for wildlife and Public Land Owners® alike.    Washington, D.C. – Imagine standing on the edge of Colorado’s high ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  February 28, 2025    CONTACT:  Kaden McArthur, Director of Policy & Government Relations, mcarthur@backcountryhunters.org    New Opportunities for Public Access, Habitat Conservation Possible with Bipartisan Reintroduction of VPA-HIP Bill  Since its inception in 2008, the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program has expanded public access to more than 3 million acres of private land for outdoor recreation.   Washington, D.C. – Though every American is a ...