To: Rick Brazell Forest Supervisor Clearwater National Forest 12730 Hwy 12 Orofino, ID 83544Dear Mr. Brazell,Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is a national group of outdoors-people who cherish the opportunity to pursue America’s outdoor traditions in pristine and natural surroundings. We have a strong chapter in Idaho. As you know, the US Forest Service Northern Region offers world-class opportunities for backcountry hunting and fishing. Indeed, conserving these places and opportunities are ...

Elimination of all cross country travel by ATV's on public land (BLM, USFS, State (IDL)). The IDFG must retain its ability to regulate ATV use as an aid to hunting. Non-motorized regulations exist throughout the state that are regularly ignored. Funds and personnel must be made available to enforce existing motorized closures on public lands. We support protection of lands identified by the BLM as having "wilderness character", and feel the recent order by Secretary Salazar should be ...

From the 3/4/11 Duluth News Tribune “State Land Bill is Egregious anti-Hunting Legislation” David A. Lien Hunters, anglers and other outdoors enthusiasts are concerned about a bill the State House Environment Committee is considering. It's HF332, the "No Net Increase in State Land" bill. It would deprive sportsmen and sportswomen of the incalculable benefits of public-hunting lands and other lands. In a nutshell, the bill is nothing short of anti-hunting legislation. "(The bill) would ...

Published June 30 2010 Local view: Sulfide mine cleanup costs must be borne by companiesMuch of the debate surrounding sulfide mining — including PolyMet��s proposed mine near Hoyt Lakes and the proposed Duluth Metals mine adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness — revolves around whether companies have adequate. By: David A. Lien, Duluth News Tribune Much of the debate surrounding sulfide mining — including PolyMet’s proposed mine near Hoyt Lakes and the proposed Duluth Metals ...

A coalition of Duluth-based hunting, angling and outdoor groups has formally endorsed the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' plans to manage off-highway vehicle use on public lands by closing some motorized routes in state forests, according to a news release from the groups on Wednesday. The groups include the Izaak Walton League of America, Trout Unlimited and the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. In its statement, the groups said they support the closures "to protect traditional ...