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Jun

2025

Comment in Support of Access to the Crossbar SRMA

Author: Texas BHA

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on future development and recreation management of the Cross Bar Special Recreation Management Area in the Panhandle from now until June 12. During the comment period, the BLM is asking to hear opinions from public land owners and other stakeholders on issues regarding the Cross Bar’s current conditions, future proposed recreation management strategies, facilities, infrastructure, access, and recreational opportunities. Cross Bar SRMA, ...

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4

Jun

2025

End of Session Texas Legislative Update 2025

Author: Texas BHA
Texas conservationists welcomed the end of the 89th Legislature on Monday, celebrating a handful of wins and dodging a long list of bad bills that would have undermined the state’s ability to manage wildlife and protect deer herds from Chronic Wasting Disease. Perhaps the most visible victory for wildlife advocates came from the quick and passionate rejection of a bill that would have abolished the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Many other bills, including several supported by deer ...
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27

Mar

2025

Texas BHA - Mid-Session Legislative Update

Author: Jake Walker
Over a week has passed since the bill-filing deadline in the 89th Texas Legislative Session, and Texas BHA has been deep in the weeds monitoring key pieces of legislation on priority issues — most notably around the control of chronic wasting disease, deer breeding, and even a short-lived attempt to abolish the state game agency responsible for regulating those issues. The BHA policy team has identified more than four dozen pieces of legislation directly relevant to our mission of protecting ...
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4

Mar

2025

Western State Policy Spotter - March

Author: Devin O'Dea
This is your March 4th edition of BHA's Western Policy Spotter - a high-level scan of state policy and legislation impacting wild public lands, waters and wildlife across the West. Note - this is not a comprehensive list of legislation or issues that chapters are working on, but rather a spotlight in the moment of what is moving. There are many more bills and issues BHA's chapters are grappling with, and those will be added to the Spotter when they are strategic to surface. Jump to ...
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7

Feb

2025

Western State Policy Spotter - First Look

Author: Devin O'Dea
Welcome to your first glimpse of BHA's Western Policy Spotter - a high-level scan of state policy and legislation impacting wild public lands, waters and wildlife across the West. Much like wading through the marsh wearing heavy waders and a bag overloaded with decoys, BHA’s chapter leaders are trudging through a few bills this legislative session that will require careful footwork and dogged persistence. While there are many mission critical bills currently in front of BHA's chapters, one ...
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10

Oct

2024

The Access Frontlines

This article originally appeared as the President's Message column of the Summer 2024 Backcountry Journal.   By Patrick Berry Imagine the excitement and anticipation after a long week of work as you load up the jon boat and head out to one of your favorite hunting or fishing spots. It’s going to be a glorious day, you think to yourself. On the drive, you might ruminate about the grudge bass that you hooked a couple of times but couldn’t bring to the net, or the time you took your two young ...
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25

Jul

2024

Save the Cutoff Road Case - July 17 Hearing Update

Author: Ryan Buege
The battle to Save the Cutoff continues with new developments in the court case that BHA formally weighed in on earlier in the year – view the amicus curiae we submitted alongside the Texas Rivers & Parks Association in support of public access to the Cutoff. This suit, referred to as “the road case,” had a court hearing on July 17, 2024, where the judge decided to hold off on moving forward until “the navigability case” is resolved. The court is concerned about the possibility of reaching ...
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May

2024

Local Outdoorsmen Rally to Save the Cutoff

Author: Ryan Buege
In early 2022, a private landowner illegally blocked access to a popular public hunting and fishing destination in East Texas known locally as “The Cutoff”. A group of local sportsmen who hunt and fish there have challenged the move in court, and Texas BHA is rallying behind them. The Cutoff, also called Creslenn Lake, spans 12 miles along the boundary for Navarro and Henderson Counties. Originally part of the Trinity River, the waterway was separated from its main channel by a levee ...
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May

2024

Elk Enchiladas

Author: Joel Smith
Elk Enchiladas This Elk enchiladas recipe is a must-try. It offers a rich and savory experience that brings game meat to the forefront of your culinary repertoire. Whether you use ground elk or substitute your favorite game meat, this dish promises to deliver bold flavors and hearty satisfaction. These Elk enchiladas are easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress, perfect for a family dinner or a special gathering. Preheat your oven and get ready.  Ingredients 1 lb ground elk 2 tbsp olive ...
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27

Nov

2023

Friends of Crossbar Special Recreation Management Area Partnership Announcement

Author: Ryan Buege
The Texas Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA) is happy to announce a recent partnership with Friends of Crossbar Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA). Friends of Crossbar SRMA is a 501.3c non-profit organization that aims to support the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cross Bar SRMA by creating public access, enhancing outdoor recreation opportunities, and developing recreational facilities and amenities for public use, education, and enjoyment.  Their vision is to ...
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