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Sep

2021

CA BHA Advocates for Sequoia NF Land Acquisition

A letter to the District Ranger for the Sequoia National Forest regarding LWCF nomination for the Fay Creek Ranch Acquisition:   September 14, 2021   Mr. Alfred Watson, District Ranger Sequoia National Forest P.O. Box 9/11380 Kernville Road Kernville, CA 93238   RE: Sequoia National Forest: LWCF Nomination for Fay Creek Ranch Acquisition   Dear Mr. Watson: On behalf of the California Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, I am writing to express our strong support for Sequoia National ...
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17

Sep

2021

First Annual Indiana chapter Rendezvous recap

BHA members came together on public lands to celebrate public lands with the first state chapter rendezvous for Indiana. Throughout the weekend long event, 25 members (which includes 6 youth) camped together at the Glendale Fish and Wildlife Area campground and strengthened a bond on public lands about conservation. Gathering around the BHA symbiotic campfire, they shared ideas, thoughts, philosophies, stories, and especially laughs centered around the outdoor lifestyle we all enjoy. ...
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16

Sep

2021

Help Pennsylvania BHA Fight for Sunday Hunting

Author: Thomas Plank
Pennsylvania Backcountry Hunters and Anglers believes that restrictions on Sunday hunting are an impediment to reasonable hunting access, and we support the effort made by Senator Dan Laughlin through the introduction of Senate Bill 607, which would allow the Pennsylvania Game Commission full authority to regulate hunting seasons seven days a week. Sunday hunting would double the amount of time that junior hunters can spend in the field without interfering with school and team sports, many ...
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15

Sep

2021

Conservation (& Conciliation)

Author: David Lien
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers was (and is) inspired by the political activism of Theodore Roosevelt, the Land Ethic of Aldo Leopold, the hunting ethics of David Petersen and the fiery oratory of Hal Herring. And from the start we have been focused on public lands and waters conservation (and conciliation). To this day we’re following closely in the footsteps of our nation’s greatest hunter-conservationist (and Medal of Honor recipient), Teddy Roosevelt.[1] In 1903 President Roosevelt and ...
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15

Sep

2021

Here Are Your Suns Out, Guns Out Winners!

Author: Thomas Plank
The smell of fall is in the air, and we at Backcountry Hunters & Anglers hope you're getting ready for a big trip or two to chase game on our public lands in North America. These lucky winners of our Suns Out Guns Out Sweepstakes will be taking new guns in their quests afield. Congrats to our big winners, and thanks to everyone who supports BHA, the voice for your wild public lands, waters and wildlife. WINNERS: Tyler F. Savage 110 Lightweight Storm 6.5 Creedmoor Cam H. Savage B22 ...
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15

Sep

2021

Minnesota BHA works to cleanup the Blackhoof River WMA

Author: Jordan Wolf
The Minnesota Chapter of BHA had a successful clearing of the Blackhoof River WMA! BHA successfully worked with the DNR to clear up existing trails throughout the 4,000-acre Blackhoof River WMA, an area with a beautiful variety of mixed forests as well as sections of the scenic Blackhoof and Nemadji Rivers.  This event was made possible by the hardwork of BHA volunteer Jake Bendel. Jake describes his reasoning behind this event: "I got a lot of questions about how I was involved in BHA and ...
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14

Sep

2021

FWP Recommends Acquisition of Forestland Near Columbia Falls For Bad Rock Canyon Wildlife Management Area

Author: Montana BHA
After collecting and reviewing public input, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is recommending the acquisition of 772 acres of forestland along the Flathead River near Columbia Falls to protect public recreation access, fish and wildlife habitat, and water quality. Known as the Bad Rock Canyon project, the property is located off U.S. Highway 2 and would be protected as a Wildlife Management Area. FWP produced a draft environmental assessment that detailed the proposed project and accepted ...
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14

Sep

2021

BHA Podcast & Blast, BONUS Ep. 114: Recovering America's Wildlife Act with Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM)

Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), a hunter, angler, longtime conservation champion and BHA member, has introduced legislation known as the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (S. 2372). This bipartisan bill would dedicate nearly $1.4 billion annually to fund projects by state and tribal fish and wildlife agencies that benefit both game and non-game species. In partnership with a broad coalition of organizations, businesses and fish and wildlife management agencies that make up the Alliance for ...
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13

Sep

2021

Minnesota BHA Statement on Chronic Wasting Disease

13 September 2021 Dear Chairman Hansen and Members of the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee, Thank you for the opportunity to provide written testimony on this issue. Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is the fastest growing hunting and fishing conservation advocacy organization in North America. More than two-thirds of our membership is under the age of 45. We are the next generation of stakeholders and the future of conservation. As hunters and anglers we seek to ...
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13

Sep

2021

Colorado BHA: Zephyr Mining Permit Application Should Be Denied

Author: David Lien
Zephyr Minerals Ltd. (Zephyr), is a publicly traded Canadian company located in Nova Scotia (zephyrminerals.com). The company is proposing to open a gold mine in the foothills that serve as a scenic backdrop south and west of Cañon City. The approximate location of the proposed mine is in the Temple Canyon Area, 4 miles southwest of downtown Canon City, 1.5 miles from the city limits, and 1.3 miles from Grape Creek. During April 2020 the Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers ...
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