At sport shows and gun shows, Backcountry Hunters & Angler’s “Use the Quads God Gave You!” bumper sticker stands out like a 400 class bull in a herd of calves. For the gun show attendee in the video below, the bumper sticker stood out as a reminder of hunts ruined by reckless OHV use. As we kick-off the hunting season, BHA reminds hunters everywhere to stay on designated routes, be courteous of those around you and use your own power to explore the wild lands the wildlife call home. Click ...

I recently stumbled upon intriguing forum post on “Elk Hunting with a Civic”, which struck a chord with quite an audience. The poster explained that because of budget restraints, he was planning on driving his civic to Colorado to save on gas and he wondered if this was even possible.Expecting the usual rip-and-roar of forum comments, I was surprised by the overwhelmingly encouraging and informative responses. And as a former two-door Saturn owner who was once in the same position but likely ...

Located in Southwest Colorado near Durango, the Hermosa Creek Watershed makes up part of the largest remaining unprotected roadless area in Colorado – an area known for excellent big game hunting, as well as fishing for both native and non-native species of trout. For years, Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers has advocated for protection of this uniquely wild place. Thankfully, BHA is not the only group interested in protecting the area.Recently, a Hermosa River Protection Workgroup ...

On a recent visit to a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office, I stumbled across a brochure with an intriguing title, “Protect Our Hunting Heritage: Help Keep Elk on Public Lands.” The title was a bit vague, but the message was clear: Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) over-use and abuse is impacting our hunting heritage – here’s what you can do to counter this bothersome trend…While the brochure is tailored for Colorado, the message is valid everywhere. Check out this excellent brochure compiled by ...

I recently stumbled upon intriguing forum post on “Elk Hunting with a Civic”, which struck a chord with quite an audience. The poster explained that because of budget restraints, he was planning on driving his civic to Colorado to save on gas and he wondered if this was even possible. Expecting the usual rip-and-roar of forum comments, I was surprised by the overwhelmingly encouraging and informative responses. And as a former two-door Saturn owner who was once in the same position but ...