At Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA), we are passionate about preserving the wild places and public lands that provide us with the hunting, fishing, and recreation opportunities that we all cherish. One of Michigan’s most pristine and valuable natural resources, Lake Superior, is currently at risk due to a proposed mining project—Copperwood Mine. We need your help to prevent this dangerous threat to our waters, wildlife, and outdoor heritage. The Copperwood Mine Proposal: A Direct Threat ...

  2023 has been an eventful year for the Michigan Chapter of BHA! This year, we've been deeply engaged in vital policy work that is shaping the future of our precious public lands and waters in the great state of Michigan. From our active involvement with Department of Natural Resources' land management decisions, rallying opposition to the expansion of Camp Grayling, and fighting for the protection of sport fish, Michigan BHA has been at the forefront of advocating for new and continued ...

The Michigan chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers applauds the Department of Natural Resources for their decision to reject the proposed Camp Grayling lease expansion. Last summer the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) petitioned the DNR to more than double the current Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center footprint of 230 square miles. MIBHA joined with many other conservation groups, tribal governments, and municipalities surrounding Camp Grayling to oppose ...

  AFI Director Trevor Hubbs has been hitting the podcast network on a speaking tour for a few months garnering support for the program and building sponsor relationships.   For a list of Podcast episodes please see below links: The Modern Carnivore Podcast https://modcarn.com/ The Hunting Dog Podcast https://thehuntingdogpodcast.com/episodes/armed-forces-initiative-fighting-for-the-usa-and-us/ National Deer Association Podcast https://deerassociation.com/trevor-hubbs/ The Average ...

In early 2020, the U.S. Forest Service and Backcountry Hunters & Anglers began to work together to identify projects east of the Mississippi that would be ideal for BHA volunteers to complete. During these discussions the USFS identified a project that would remove four miles of barbwire fencing in the Huron-Manistee National Forest near Glennie, Michigan. The Michigan chapter was more than happy to help on such an important project.   “We were really excited to help on this project, and it ...