The Nevada Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers has been involved with the issue of the Silver State Trail (SST) since 2004 when we submitted comments on the Lincoln Co. SST proposal, continuing through the 2006 White Pine (WP) Co. SST proposal and the subsequent 2010 Ely BLM EA which evaluated alternatives and finally, the decision not to designate the SST.In advance, NV BHA wishes to emphasize: we strongly support the multiple use mandate for public lands, coupled with the sustainable ...

The California chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is excited to announce the launch of a new mentoring program designed to help provide guidance to members interested in learning the fundamentals of hunting and fishing from fellow members with more experience in these areas.  One of the reasons why our membership at BHA is the most active and dynamic in the outdoor world is because our members bring an unmatched diversity of backgrounds and experiences. Some are lifelong hunters and ...

News for Immediate ReleaseAug. 8, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org New management plan removes protections for hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands, leaving the greater sage grouse vulnerable to continued population declines WASHINGTON – A new plan from the Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to existing management strategies for the greater sage grouse and is drawing blistering criticism from sportsmen and women and other public ...

The largest block of public forest in Ohio is soon to be 1,200 acres larger! The strategic acquisition, to be purchased through the U.S. Forest Service’s Forest Legacy Program, would provide increased landscape continuity between Ohio’s Shawnee State Park and The Nature Conservancy’s Edge of Appalachia Preserve. For land and wildlife managers alike, fragmented ownership is a headache and a reality of doing conservation in many parts of the East. So for Ohio’s largest chunk of contiguous ...

Taking photos that capture the essence of our diverse public lands and waters, along with our experiences on them, is no easy task. Yet these images are essential in communicating the value of our wild landscapes and the richness of our outdoor pursuits to decision makers and the greater public. Throughout August you can help drive BHA’s mission forward and conserve the waters you love by entering your images in our Public Waters Photo Contest. Simply upload photos that you feel best capture ...