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Feb

2013

NM BHA Statement on Columbine Hondo Wilderness Study Area

The following statement was provided by Oscar Simpson on behalf of NM BHA and Backcountry Horsemen of America to the NM Congressional Delegation at a meeting on 2/16/13, at Rivers & Birds facility in Arroyo Seco, NM.The Columbine Hondo Wilderness Study Area is a unique high alpine area that contains iconic vistas, critical aquatic and terrestrial habitat for native trout, big game and other alpine wildlife. Columbine contains critical watersheds that feed several streams which are used by ...
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25

Feb

2013

Río Grande del Norte legislation reintroduced for Taos, Río Arriba counties

In recognition of the reintroduction of legislation which would protect critical big game habitat and wild fisheries within the Rio Grande del Norte, New Mexico BHA, Trout Unlimited and the New Mexico Wildlife Federation prepared the following press release applauding the call for permanent protection.  For a PDF version of the press release, click here and for a news article on this topic in "Taos News", click here.  NM Sportsmen Applaud Congressional Delegation Support for Rio Grande del ...
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25

Feb

2013

NM Update 2-14-13

Here's a run-down a few key projects that NM BHA is involved with: Improving the make-up of the Game Commission – As many of you are likely well aware the current composition is weighted heavily against sportsmen.  Oscar Simpson worked a table at the Bob Gerding sport show and was able to get around 700 sign-on letters in support of legislation that has been introduced as HB 439.  Click here for more information on this effort. Conservation of the Rio Grande del Norte – NM BHA supports ...
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21

Feb

2013

Utah Newsletter January 2013

January 5, 2013Happy New Year!Thanks for taking a few minutes to join in celebrating the activities and successes of Utah BHA over the past few months.  We hope you enjoy this electronic newsletter.   Chapter Growth 2012 has been a good year for our young Utah Chapter.  Since March, we have grown to 82 members, a whopping rate of over 300%.  To further strengthen our voice with legislators and decision-makers, one of our goals for the coming year is to increase our membership by at least ...
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Feb

2013

Reforming New Mexico's Game Commission

New Mexico Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is working in collaboration with other New Mexican sportsmen organizations and interests to reform the state game commission in a manner which better represents sportsmen.  NM BHA Chair Oscar Simpson recently worked at the Bob Gerding Sport-show in Albuquerque and got over 700 letters of support for House Bill 439. House Bill 439, sponsored by Rep. Tom Taylor of Farmington, would bring sensible and long-needed reforms to the State Game Commission. ...
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12

Feb

2013

The Art of Elk Antler Collecting

By Jake RajalaDuring the past couple of decades my wife and I have found over 1,000 elk antlers. So it was reasonable for me to believe that, over time, we had figured out how to do it. By referring to journal entries, we made educated guesses where to hike and hunt for antlers at different times of the year. Let the Shed Antlers Speak to You If you find … a few medium-size shed antlers – three, four and five pointers – keep looking since this age-class tend to run in large bachelor ...
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11

Feb

2013

Decline in Moose Herd Cancels Hunt

In recent years Minnesota's moose population has experienced alarming declines in both range and numbers.  As a result, Minnesota had to cancel it's moose hunt for the first time in recent history.  The following is an article that was published on this topic in the Wall Street Journal.  For a PDF version of the article, click the image below.
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11

Feb

2013

Hunting Hero

The following LTE  appeared in the Colorado Springs Independent on 10/3/12 As the sights and smells of fall portend another hunting season, it's heartening to know that more Americans are heading outdoors to hunt and fish these days, reversing a two-decade-long decline. Eleven percent more Americans (ages 16 and older) fished and 9 percent more hunted in 2011 than in 2006, according to a new five-year survey from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.On the other hand, more hunters and anglers ...
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8

Feb

2013

Sportsmen Encouraged by Secretary of Interior Nominee

The news that President Obama has selected REI CEO Sally Jewell to lead the U.S. Department of Interior is encouraging for backcountry hunters and anglers who rely on quality wildlife habitat to continue our traditional, non-motorized sporting heritage.Ms. Jewell was a key stakeholder in discussions to craft President Obama's America's Great Outdoors program, an agenda for the 21st Century to support community-driven outdoor recreation initiatives that was widely embraced by the sportsmen ...
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5

Feb

2013

MN BHA Rendezvous - Sept 6-8, 2013

Minnesota Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is hosting its first annual state rendezvous this year, September 6-8, 2013, in the Chippewa National Forest across from Dixon Lake Resort.  Click here for the full event announcement, or for more information email Co-Chair, Erik Jensen.  We hope that you can join us!
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