FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 11, 2025  Contact: media@backcountryhunters.org    MISSOULA, Mont. — Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) is rebuking a sweeping new proposal released by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee that would force the sale of up to 3 million acres of public lands under the guise of a solution to the housing crisis. This proposal—led by committee chair Senator Mike Lee (R-UT)—would apply to public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest ...

The Mendenhall Wetlands: A Place of Abundance and Connection by Alec Boyd-DevineThe Mendenhall Wetlands is a 4,000-acre wetland in the heart of Juneau, Alaska. It is home to a variety of flora and fauna and a temporary home to many birds as they migrate north and south through Southeast Alaska. The wetlands provide ample opportunity to hunters and fishermen who reside in the Juneau area, as well as many individuals who travel from around Alaska and the Lower 48 to fish and hunt in this ...

Hunting and Fishing Opportunities Threatened on the Mendenhall Wetlands The Mendenhall State Game Refuge (Taashuyee-Chookan.áani/Mendenhall Wetlands) in Juneau, Alaska, is a rare treasure—designated by the legislature in 1976 to safeguard crucial habitat and provide access for sport and subsistence hunting. These wetlands are not only a haven for hunters and anglers—they’re a globally important bird area and vital spawning grounds for anadromous fish. Now, this irreplaceable refuge is under ...

Recap: eBird for Waterfowlers, Birders, and Outdoor Enthusiasts – April 18–19, Juneau, AK by Alec and Angelica Boyd-Devine  Mary Glaves, Alaska BHA Chapter Coordinator, introducing the event collaboration at Devil's Club Brewing Co.       On Friday April 18th and Saturday April 19th, the Alaska Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) teamed up with the Audubon Society, Juneau Audubon, and Southeast Alaska Land Trust (SEALT) for an evening and morning dedicated to the birds. Members ...

Recap of Alaska BHA’s Pint Night with Cameron Carroll, ADF&G Small Game Program Coordinator – A Great Time for Conservation and Community! by Alec Boyd-DevineOn the evening of April 7th, Alaska BHA hosted a Pint Night at Forbidden Peak Brewery in Juneau, bringing together local backcountry enthusiasts and outdoor lovers for a night of fun, education, and community-building. It was a fantastic evening filled with engaging conversations, cold brews, and valuable insights into how we can all ...