Oregon BHA Donation Supports Trail Work in NE Oregon In the northeast corner of Oregon lies some of the largest and most rugged expanses of backcountry in the state.  Home of the deepest canyon in North America “Hells Canyon” as well as the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area. This area contains over 1400 miles of trails that are mostly contained in the wilderness and require regular maintenance for both foot and equestrian passage. The maintenance and management of these trails is no small task. The ...

Last week the Oregon Fish and Game Commission met to discuss big game hunting regulations for 2025 based on the recommendations of biologists from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Prior to this meeting, anti-hunting groups had been lobbying the Commission to eliminate the spring bear hunting season through form letters and public pressure. The Oregon Chapter of BHA and partner organizations rallied in response to this assault on science-based management and the North American ...

On July 30th, the Oregon Chapter of BHA submitted comments and petition opposing e-bikes on specific trails within the Deschutes National Forest. The proposal by the US Forest Service would authorize the use of class 1, pedal-assist e-bikes on 161.4 miles of previously non-motorized trail within the Sisters and Bend – Fort Rock Ranger Districts of the Deschutes National Forest. Ultimately, the OR Chapter of BHA was able to garner over 200 signatures in opposition to the proposal. You can ...

In a quick turn of events, the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) Commission announced their final candidates for the next ODFW Director, allowing a short turn around for stakeholder input. In a swift and organized effort, various organizations rallied behind Debbie Colbert, the preferred choice among hunting and fishing groups. The Oregon Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA), working alongside partner organizations, launched an action alert that resulted in over 360 ...

 On January 26th, 2024, the Oregon Chapter of BHA submitted comments reflecting the necessary considerations needed for the recruitment of the next Director of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. This comes after the recent retirement of the current Director of ODFW, Kurt Melcher. Read the full comments here: LINK TO FULL COMMENTS