Full digital issues of the Backcountry Journal are available to BHA members. Check out a preview below, or click here to join BHA. Already a member? Click here to log in. News for Immediate ReleaseSept. 26, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org  The newest issue of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ magazine is available today MISSOULA, Mont. – The fall issue of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ quarterly magazine, Backcountry ...

One of the focuses for the Iowa chapter is R3 (recruitment, retention, and reactivation) events. Board member Max McDaniel has been communicating with the Iowa DNR in planning multiple events including a Learn to Dove Hunt event that took place on August 15th, Learn to Wingshoot on August 17th, a small game hunt on September 7th, a beginner bow hunt in October, small game rabbit and squirrel hunts in January, 2020, and a multi-activity event in May, 2020. There will be LOTS of opportunities ...

BHA-NE members partnered with other organizations on a riverbank restoration project on the East Branch of the Passumpsic River, a Learn to Turkey Hunt weekend, a Full Draw Film Tour event, the Total Archery Challenge in Killington, Vermont, and several pint nights. R3 efforts include assisting with hunter mentoring workshops on tracking, field dressing, butchering and cooking.  We have also gathered for Maine Rendezvous in the northern part of New England and in CT for the southern members, ...

Membership Update: As of June 31, the WY chapter has 1,000 members, this is up from 724 in January.   Weatherby: On June 12th, BHA, Filson,and Black Tooth Brewing Co hosted a Campfire Storytelling Event to celebrate Weatherby's grand opening. We had a great line-up of speakers including Adam Weatherby, Luke Thorkildsen, Cindy Barlow, Sam Lockwood, Jared Oaklead and Jessi Johnson. Around 200 people came out for the fun, and we signed up 55 members. The Wyoming chapter was also invited to ...

In the midst of our usual summer heat and humidity, the Southeast chapter has had a busy few months enjoying our public lands and waters. We followed up our successful Gobblers and Garbage initiative by issuing a chapter-wide challenge during Hike to Hunt to collect trash while folks were out trekking the trails. Members responded to this by gathering over 300 lbs. of trash during their travels. In July chapter leaders in Mississippi organized the Pearl River event to educate the public ...