Tom Vilsack, SecretaryUS Department of Agriculture1400 Independence Ave, SWWashington DC 20250 Dear Secretary Vilsack,Montana Backcountry Hunters and Anglers appreciate the opportunity to write in support the proposed closure of the USDA Agriculture Research Sheep Experiment Station based in Dubois Idaho.Our 350 Montana hunters and angler members strongly support well managed public land, as well as wildlife and wildlife habitat management.  We have personal experiences that demonstrate the ...

Last week, sportsmen gathered in Washington DC with Western elected officials to discuss the importance of the Land & Water Conservation Fund for public land conservation, hunting and fishing access and the outdoor economy.  The following is a short video of highlights from this event. 

“Tracks on Trails” – Mammal Tracking for Hike Leaders & PhotographersPresenter: BHA Member, Dan MartelHave you ever wondered what creature left those tracks or scat on the trail? This workshop will teach simple and effective techniques for identifying common Colorado mammals. Topics include the use of simple track taxonomies, habitat, season, accurate measurement and aging. Other topics will include the use of field guides and tips for wildlife observation.Photographers if you are interested ...

The following is Montana BHA's response to a recent survey conducted by the Environmental Quality Council in regards to the management of federal lands in the state.Montana Environmental Quality CouncilPO Box 201704Helena, MT 59620-1704Attention:  EQC Members:As a statewide hunting and angling organization, Montana Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (MT BHA) consists of over 300 engaged Montana men and women. The following is our response to SJ 15 and the recent survey of counties re SJ15 by ...

As a big game hunter who (like over 90% of Colorado sportsmen) hunts public lands, the recent push by some elected officials and big-industry groups to transfer our federal public lands to state ownership, or to sell them off outright to private interests, is more than a little troubling. Unfortunately, it wasn’t that long ago (during the Bush administration years) that similar shenanigans were taking place: former U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-CO) introduced a bill requiring the federal ...