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Mar

2017

Iconic Oregon Public Lands Would be Conserved in New Legislation

WASHINGTON – Approximately 100,000 acres of Oregon public lands backcountry – including riparian wildlife habitat and a unique steelhead fishery – will be permanently conserved if legislation introduced today in Congress becomes law, announced Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. The Frank and Jeanne Moore Wild Steelhead Sanctuary Act, sponsored by Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon, would permanently safeguard the Steamboat Creek basin, a tributary of the North ...
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Nov

2016

Jewels of the North Umpqua: Frank Moore and the Wild Steelhead of Steamboat Creek

The following BHA feature film showcases the 104,000 acre Steamboat Creek watershed that BHA is working to protect as the Steamboat Creek Wild Steelhead Sanctuary, in partnership with Trout Unlimited, Pacific Rivers, The Conservation Alliance and many others.  Join us in showing your support for the designation of the Frank Moore Wild Steelhead Sanctuary.
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Nov

2016

Infographic: Legislation Honors Two Oregon Icons

Oregon BHA is working to advance legislation that would permanently protect more than 100,000 acres of public lands within the Steamboat Creek Watershed. Learn more about this unique steelhead fishery and roadless backcountry hunting destination – and what we're doing to protect it – by checking out this infographic. Want to get more involved?  Sign-up here.
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Sep

2016

THE FRANK MOORE WILD STEELHEAD SANCTUARY

On Sept. 23, 2016, Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon announced the introduction of H.R. 6129, a House companion bill to Sens. Ron Wyden’s and Jeff Merkley’s Frank Moore Wild Steelhead Sanctuary Designation Act (S. 1448). DeFazio’s bill, which would permanently protect this storied steelhead spawning ground and riparian habitat – and ensure that future generations of sportsmen can enjoy the area’s legendary fishing and hunting opportunities – is strongly supported by Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, ...
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May

2016

Frank Moore Steelhead Sanctuary: A BHA Interview with Senator Ron Wyden

Join Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon and BHA Northwest Coordinator Brian Jennings for a conversation about the proposed 104,000-acre Frank Moore Steelhead Sanctuary (S. 1448) along Oregon's famed North Umpqua River. We encourage you to get involved with BHA's efforts to protect this incredible backcountry landscape.  
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