This article originally appeared in the Fall 2019 issue of Backcountry Journal.   By Justin Nelson Earlier this year, Arizona BHA heavily engaged in a fight against two bills that had the potential to significantly change the way public lands are perceived and managed in the state of Arizona. HB 2547 and HB 2557 were the latest efforts in a drawn out and consistent focus to undermine the status of public lands in Arizona. Both of these bills were a continuation of similar legislative public ...

Pennsylvania hunters are another step closer to enjoying expanded Sunday hunting after legislation to allow hunting on three Sundays passed the state House of Representatives overwhelmingly in a 144-54 vote Thursday. The amended version of the bill, Senate Bill 147, sponsored by Sen. Dan Laughlin of Erie, will now return to the Senate for a concurrence vote. If approved there, it will go on to the governor for his consideration. While efforts to legalize Sunday hunting have a long history, ...

As a sportsman and resident of Teton County, my life is shaped by the landscape and wildlife that define our community. The elk, deer, bear, moose and other species are central to our identity and help drive our local economy. Sadly, each year over 500 animals are hit and killed on our roads. Animal collisions pose a serious threat to human safety and jeopardizes the stability of our wildlife populations. Consequently, I am a strong supporter of the Wildlife Crossing Measure on the November ...