August 25, 2013   Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems (commonly called “drones”) are increasingly important in the military and have high potential to contribute to the fields of wildlife biology, search-and-rescue, agriculture and many other applications. However, in private hands there is small but growing interest in using these highly sophisticated remote-controlled aircraft to scout, monitor and stalk big game. BHA believes this technology represents a widespread opportunity for abuse, and ...

May 9, 2013 To: Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission From: Montana Chapter, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Issue: Regulating Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems (Drones) in Hunting Background: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems (commonly called “drones”) are increasingly important in the military and have high potential to contribute to the fields of wildlife biology, search-and-rescue, agriculture and many other applications. However, in private hands there is small but growing interest in ...

Position Statement: WY BHA Opposes Transfer of Public Lands During the last Legislative Session in Wyoming, HB228 was passed. Sponsored by House Representative David Miller of Riverton, this bill, referred to as the “Transfer of Public Lands Study” appropriated $30,000 to study the feasibility of transferring all Federal Lands in Wyoming to state and/or private ownership. WY BHA strongly opposes attempts ‘transfer’ the public lands we all own and depend on – a proposal which would benefit a ...

Located in Taos County just East of the recently-designated Rio Grande del Norte National Monument (242, 555 acres), is a section of wild country that has long been recognized by sportsmen for its high value hunting and fishing opportunities and wilderness characteristics – The Columbine Hondo Wilderness Study Area.  Click here or on the image for a full sized map of this area.The area provides high quality habitat for Bear, Big Horn Sheep, Elk and Mule Deer. Rio Grande Cutthroat also ...

Idaho BHA Co-Chair Bruce Smithhammer shares his experience at the Eastern Idaho Fly Tying Expo, April 19-20 in Idaho Falls. As Idaho BHA membership continues to grow, we are taking our message to new venues and reaching out to more and more hunters and anglers about the backcountry we care about. With this in mind, BHA recently had a booth for two days at the Eastern Idaho Fly Tying Expo in Idaho Falls. The event draws fly tying talent and many interested anglers from the broader region - ...