The Missouri Court of Appeals has rendered its verdict on the appeal of the decision in favor of public access to the Finley River at Lindenlure. In a unanimous ruling by all three judges, the August 2022 ruling in favor of public access was affirmed on every single point! PERMANENT PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE FINLEY RIVER AT LINDENLURE IS NOW SECURED! Lindenlure Gate Closure Missouri BHA first joined the fight by supporting the River Access Coalition (RAC), spearheaded by David Romano, in January ...

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recently helped score a big win for hunter access and opportunity in Missouri that will keep hunting open during the upcoming waterfowl season at Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge near Sumner, Missouri. In collaboration with stakeholders including Delta Waterfowl, Ducks Unlimited, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Missouri Department of Conservation, BHA ensured the reopening of this critical piece of the national refuge system for the ...

The Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most visited waterfowl hunting areas in the state of Missouri. This unique wetland complex has provided quality fish and wildlife habitat and hunting and angling opportunities for years, yet as outlined in a June 6th press release, the popular public hunting program has been suspended until further notice. Our members depend on quality public recreation areas like Swan Lake to continue their rich outdoor traditions. Accordingly, upon ...

News for Immediate ReleaseSept. 29, 2022Contact: Missouri BHA, missouri@backcountryhunters.orgPaul Keeven, Chairman Missouri BHA, pkeeven@gmail.com    Alexandra Vollman, Co-Founder/Editor of Modern Conservationist, Missouri BHA board member, modernconservationist.com  The Missouri chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, in celebration of Public Lands Month, is making three exciting donations to support our public lands and waters! St. Louis, Mo. - Missouri BHA is proud to announce that ...

  By Garrett Titus   The crisp turquoise spring water ripples across the front of my canoe, with the gentle strokes of my paddle and the soothing melody of stirring songbirds the only sounds as I traverse downstream. Steam is coming from the water like a fire that has almost burned itself out, while the sunlight pierces through the sycamores, providing me a clearer path through the rapids and root wads. The river bluffs rise high above on either side almost as if to point my eyes to the ...