Back in the spring I was fortunate enough to participate in a “fly-in” event in support of the LWCF Coalition at our Nation’s capital.  You can read the blog post I published about that experience here; LWCF Coalition Fly-In with Capital Region Chapter and AFI.  During that event I met with Sen. Tim Kaine’s office to thank the Senator and his staff for his continued support of LWCF and ask that they help protect against future recissions.  During that meeting the conversation came up ...

The newsletter is back! The Chapter will be providing updates, action items, events, and more each month so be on the look out each month!  If you aren't currently a member join us by following the link below!   Join or Renew! Chapter News Vice Chair Garret Robinson participated in a fly-in hosted by the LWCF Coalition in Washington D.C.  The main purpose of the fly-in was to engage congressional members about their ongoing support for LWCF as well as thank them for their past support.  The ...

The Capital Region Chapter has added three new board members to its ranks. Thanks to each of them for their service to BHA and to our shared mission. To see the complete Capital Region Roster, Click Here   Garrett Robinson, Vice Chair Born and raised in southern York County, Pennsylvania, I participated in hunting in fishing throughout the state with my family on both public and private land. To this day the memories of growing up in a family where everyone hunted are some of the best ...

For the third year in a row, Capital Region BHA held a Public Land Pack Out at C.F. Phelps Wildlife Management Area in Hartwood, Virginia as part of its Public Lands Month celebrations. After working with C.F. Phelps staff to remove trash from several areas, attendees of all ages enjoyed a family-friendly BBQ and some fishing.  Not to be outdone, the Virginia BHA Armed Forces Initiative got in on the Pack Out action at two Virginia WMAs. On September 10, volunteers cleared brush at ...

News for Immediate ReleaseMarch 7, 2022Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Legislation would allow Sunday hunting on public lands in the state for the first time; legislature votes to advance bill to governor’s desk RICHMOND, Va. – Today, public lands hunters in Virginia scored a major win when the state legislature voted to advance to the governor’s desk a bill that would allow Sunday hunting on public lands in the state for the first time. The legislation, ...