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2016

Public Lands Sportsmen Welcome BLM Sage Grouse Guidance

News for Immediate ReleaseSept. 1, 2016Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org BLM plans offer instructions for implementing sage grouse management plans; BHA stresses that continued collaboration among stakeholders key to success MISSOULA, Mont. – A series of instructional memorandums released today by the Bureau of Land Management can facilitate the continued recovery of greater sage grouse populations and benefit a broad range of sagebrush-dependent wildlife ...
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Aug

2016

The Traditional Spirit and the Future of Hunting

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers has teamed up with author Ron Rohrbaugh on his new book, A Traditional Bowhunter’s Path: Lessons and Adventures at Full Draw. Ten percent of book sales made here, will be donated directly to BHA for protection of public lands. In his book, Ron shares his engaging traditional bowhunting tales, including hunts for white-tailed deer in the east, big game in the west, and plains game in South Africa. Amid the stories, Ron covers the history of bowhunting, explores ...
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31

Aug

2016

Sportsmen Agree Mountain Bikes Don't Belong in Wilderness

Author: David Lien
In the U.S. we are blessed with a wide variety of public lands. We can hunt elk and bighorns in the high Rockies, antelope and muleys on the Great Plains, and whitetails in the Eastern woodlands, among a multitude of other game species. This is an incredible heritage that can be passed on to our children and grandchildren, if we’re vigilant. Unfortunately, population growth, energy development, ATV proliferation and all sorts of other human activities have steadily eroded wildlife habitat ...
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Aug

2016

BHA Statement on Mountain Bikes, Wildlife and Wilderness

Mountain biking is an increasingly popular form of quiet and healthy recreation that has a place on public lands. Many members of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers use mountain bikes for exercise, enjoyment and hunting. When well planned and managed, mountain bike use can occur in a way that minimizes conflicts with other public lands users and maintains quality wildlife habitat. Mountain Bikes in Wilderness: Throughout America, wilderness provides sportsmen with places to escape the crowds and ...
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Aug

2016

BHA's 2017 Rendezvous Returns to Montana

News for Immediate ReleaseAugust 30, 2016Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org 6th annual BHA North American Rendezvous to return to Missoula, Montana, the heart of America’s public lands and waters; guest speakers, seminars, good times on tap for 2017 MISSOULA, Mont. - Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is pleased to announce that the 6th annual BHA North American Rendezvous will return to Missoula, Montana, in 2017. Sportsmen and women from across the continent ...
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Aug

2016

Public Lands Sportsmen Commend Decision to Conserve Maine Backcountry Lands

News for Immediate ReleaseAug. 24, 2016Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org BHA stresses need for sportsmen to help develop management plan that includes hunting and fishing MISSOULA, Mont. - Backcountry Hunters & Anglers commended an administration decision to conserve lands in Maine's North Woods via designation of a national monument, stressing the importance of the collaborative process that resulted in the designation and the need for engagement by public ...
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Aug

2016

BHA Rallies Lone Star Sportsmen, Launches Texas Chapter

News for Immediate ReleaseAug. 18, 2016Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Texas hunters and anglers unite in support of backcountry conservation, public access, fairchase; chapter formation continues surge in growth of sportsmen's group MISSOULA, Mont. - Lone Star sportsmen and women are uniting in support of America's backcountry public lands as Backcountry Hunters & Anglers launches a chapter in Texas. BHA President and CEO Land Tawney enthusiastically ...
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Aug

2016

Colorado BHA Award Winner Experiences “Monumental Fishing” In Browns Canyon

Scott Willoughby Scott Willoughby is an award-winning journalist and communications expert from Denver, Colorado. Scott was also the 2014 recipient of BHA’s Ted Trueblood Award. This award recognizes a person working in the media world whose efforts have made significant contributions towards promoting BHA’s core tenets of protecting wildlands habitat, responsible and scientifically-based wildlife management, and the values and benefits of backcountry hunting and fishing in a fair-chase ...
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Aug

2016

Arizona BHA Leads OHV Signage Project to Protect Habitat & Access

Author: Arizona BHA
The Arizona BHA Chapter received a grant from the Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation (AZSFWC) to help fund production of 200 aluminum trailhead signs, a full page ad in next season’s Elk and Antelope regulations and the printing of several “thank you” cards which will be left on vehicles at trailheads. Illegal OHV use is a major problem in Arizona, destroying valuable habitat and forcing private land owners who previously opened their acreage to public access, to lock the gates. ...
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Jul

2016

Wilderness Athlete Partners with BHA to Advance Health, Fitness Benefits of Hunting and Fishing the Backcountry

News for Immediate ReleaseJuly 25, 2016Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Public lands conservation a key component of the physical backcountry experience MISSOULA, Mont. – Two organizations dedicated to promoting the health and fitness benefits of backcountry hunting and fishing, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and Wilderness Athlete, are launching a partnership. The authority on outdoor performance nutrition, Wilderness Athlete specializes in unique, ...
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