POLICY ACTION  Updates from Alaska's 34th Legislature   On February 26th, 2025 Governor Dunleavy introduced legislation Allowing Alaskans to Build Recreational Cabin Sites, Senate Bill 105. SB 105 presents as an opportunity to obtain land, build your own recreation cabins, and have your own parcel. As hunters, anglers, trappers and outdoors people, this bill further limits our capabilities to enjoy these areas for our outdoor passions and pursuits. This bill is a loss of opportunity for ...

Hunters and Anglers must stop Senate Bill 89 (SB89). SB89 abandons Kentucky’s definition of “Waters of the Commonwealth” contained in KRS 244.1-010, replacing it with the federal definition of “navigable waters” under the Clean Water Act (CWA) 33 U.SC. sec 1362. As such, SB89 removes Kentucky’s authority to define what waters are within its jurisdictional boundaries, and removes all protections for wetlands, headwaters, and groundwater. TAKE ACTION NOW! Senate Bill 89 was filed by Kentucky ...

Minnesota Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers' Position Statement on Protecting the Boundary Waters Watershed    As the voice for wild public lands, waters, and wildlife, the Minnesota Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is dedicated to conserving North America's wild places and ensuring access for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation. Since the formation of our chapter in 2010, Minnesota BHA has successfully fought for the 20-year protection of the Boundary Waters watershed ...

Nebraska Backcountry Hunters & Anglers has begun sending out a regular report with a summary of our recent efforts and with alerts on potential upcoming events. This past month we added four new Board Members to Nebraska BHA. They are Cody Russell of Beatrice, Derek Leslie of Omaha, Jason Wurst of Sutherland, and Loren Smith of North Platte. To learn more about the entire board visit Click Here. This month, BHA Nebraska has been working with Nebraska Game and Parks to improve Wildlife ...

A shoutout to our presenting sponsors Trailhead River Sports, Life Chiropractic, and Rangitsch Brothers RV for making this event possible! The Montana Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recently hosted its inaugural Conservation Celebration, bringing together passionate public land advocates, hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts for an evening of camaraderie, storytelling, and support for wild places. We celebrated last year's wins including advocating for multiple land ...