The Wyoming Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) has long advocated for sportsmen’s and women’s ability to access public lands via corner crossing—the act of moving between adjoining public parcels at their corners. While we appreciate the intent of House Bill 99 to clarify legal ambiguities, we encourage lawmakers to address issues in its current draft to ensure it protects public access without creating unintended consequences. Wyoming BHA secured a significant victory two years ...

In July, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and Hunters of Color hosted a free, all-inclusive, two-day workshop for those who wanted to learn more about hunting, wild food and the conservation community. Day One consisted of an evening at the Filson Portland Store, where we had free-flowing conversations about conservation groups and actions in the Oregon and Washington areas. Day One started at the Filson Store in Portland, OR. Event speakers are excited to introduce people to hunting. From ...

News for Immediate ReleaseJune 9, 2022Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org  USFWS requests public input on expanded opportunities on 19 refuges, affecting 54,000 acres  MISSOULA, Mont. – A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal would expand hunting and fishing opportunities on 19 national wildlife refuges across the United States, potentially impacting 54,000 acres of public lands and waters. If adopted, the proposal would permit public hunting on 436 ...

On Thursday June 2nd the full RI House of Representatives convened to discuss and vote on business including this year’s shoreline access bill, H8055A, introduced by Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D, Middletown, Portsmouth). Following a short discussion and expressions of support from Representatives including Judiciary Committee Chairman Robert Craven (D, North Kingstown) and Minority Leader Blake Filippi (R, Charlestown, New Shoreham, South Kingstown, Westerly) the vote was taken and every ...

News for Immediate ReleaseApril 29, 2022Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org  Wyoming BHA raised funds for hunters’ defense, says ‘justice has been served’ RAWLINS, Wyo. – In a major win for public lands access, four Missouri hunters were declared “not guilty” by a Wyoming court in a “corner crossing' case that garnered national attention. The Wyoming chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers offered the following response: “Today the court made its decision, ...