Hunters love to spin yarns, and fish stories as unbelievable as they are entertaining are as old as angling. In this light, storytelling is familiar territory for the BHA community. On a chilly December evening in Vermont, members of the New England Chapter gathered for a Pint Night that celebrated tales from the field with a new twist. Teaming up with environmental education staff from Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department and local food advocates from Rooted In Vermont, we created a "story ...

News for Immediate ReleaseDec. 13, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org The newest issue of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ magazine is available today MISSOULA, Mont. – The winter issue of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ quarterly magazine, Backcountry Journal, hit mailboxes across the continent last week. This issue is the perfect complement to a warm fire in the fireplace this winter. Here’s a highlight reel: Alaska Roadless Clash Continues: Alaska BHA ...

This was a hallmark year for Arizona BHA from expanding its board to 25 passionate volunteers to numerous outreach events including Gila trout stockings, public land cleanups and OHV signage installs. In 2020 we want to have an even bigger impact on conservation, education and enhancing public lands in Arizona. That's where you come in!  By purchasing entries for our tire giveaway you can support your Arizona chapter and BHA and have the chance to win a $1,000 gift card for Discount Tire of ...

Our collegiate program boasts some hard-working and dedicated emerging leaders in the conservation, hunting, and angling communities. Club leaders, many of which didn't grow up hunting or fishing themselves, are actively working to recruit new hunters and anglers at their universities. They are using their experience to shape the way they approach their outreach and are seeing amazing results. More impressively, they are doing this all while pursuing degrees and working part-time jobs. ...

The Western Colorado University (WCU) Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) Club was recognized as College Club of the Month for October 2019. As detailed in BHA’s October Backcountry Beat (see below), Club leaders and members have been organizing and/or hosting a seemingly non-stop series of events and activities in support of our wild public lands, waters and wildlife. “We are excited to highlight the Western Colorado University BHA club as October’s Collegiate Club of the Month. They have ...