Map reading and general land navigation skills are essential tools in the outdoorsman’s tool kit. Those tools are doubly important when you are a public lands and waters user because it is important to know the boundaries between public and private and to respect the rights of both public and private landowners. One of our longtime members, put those skills to use and then contacted the chapter on January 28th saying, “I believe the Mullins Wildlife Management Area is up for sale or trade.” ...

Protect the Nolichucky River: Stop CSX’s Destructive Construction Activities In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s devastating floods and landslides across Southern Appalachia, a Herculean effort is needed to restore vital infrastructure. However, we cannot let these recovery efforts come at the cost of our cherished public lands and waters. The Nolichucky River, a vital natural treasure flowing from Western North Carolina into Tennessee, has become the site of egregious environmental ...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 23, 2025 Contact:  Kaden McArthur, Government Relations Manager, mcarthur@backcountryhunters.org   Bipartisan Legislation Aims to Block Public Lands Privatization, Continuing Hunting and Fishing Access  BHA applauds the reintroduction of Public Lands in Public Hands Act    Washington, D.C.—Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA), the leading voice for North America’s public lands, waters, and wildlife, enthusiastically supports the Public Lands in Public Hands Act, ...