Photos: Erik Peterson "The movement for the conservation of wildlife and the larger movement for the conservation of all our natural resources are essentially democratic in spirit, purpose, and method.” – Theodore Roosevelt (1916)   By Thomas Baumeister   As Americans, we intuitively understand that some things in life deserve to be protected for our collective benefit, such as the air we breathe and the water we drink. In Montana, this also includes fish and wildlife, along with the ...

By Don Rank, Chapter Secretary and Policy Chair While many activities have been derailed or delayed over the past year, the Pennsylvania Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers has continued the work of monitoring and advancing policies that provide access and opportunity for our members. We have identified issues and pieces of legislation that have an impact on our ability to not only partake in our traditions but also grow them and expand our community. Since the new legislative session ...

In late November, the Pennsylvania Chapter of Backcountry Hunters joined a coalition of hunting and angling groups to speak as one against proposed budget cuts that would have permanently altered funding for public land, clean water and a host of programs that benefit outdoor initiatives.  Led by our friends at the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, we were joined in opposition to the measures by the American Woodcock Society, Chesapeake Council of Fly Fishers International, ...

September is Public Lands Month and in celebration, BHA members across North America will participate in our Public Land Pack Out, a chapter-to-chapter competition aimed at ridding our shared lands and waters of more than 1,000 bags of garbage. The Pennsylvania Chapter of BHA held its first Pack Out this week at Evansburg State Park in Montgomery County. Thanks to all the folks shown below who pitched in there! That is some haul. Certain of our public lands in PA are habitually ...

The Idaho Legislative Sportsman’s Caucus held a kick off breakfast on Thursday, January 23rd that the Capital building.  The breakfast was co-hosted by Idaho Sportsman’s Alliance, of which the Idaho Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is a member.  Other co-hosts included the National Assembly of Sportsman’s Caucuses and the Congressional Sportsman’s Foundation. Seven Idaho BHA leaders attended the event to meet and discuss the legislative session with key stakeholders including State ...