Media Chapter News State Issues Policy Primer - UPDATE on Striped Bass Management 3/23/2021 NY BHA advocates for continuation of goals and objectives, with swifter management action by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) By Charles Witek Striped bass are one of the... Tags: New York news, New York BHA Chapter, New York issues Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Why Californians Should Support H.R. 803 "Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands" 3/22/2021 The California Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers was amped to see the House pass a massive public lands package last month, H.R. 803, Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public... Tags: California issues, California news, California Chapter Download
Media Chapter News 2021 NM Legislative Recap 3/22/2021 It was a tough year in the Legislature this session for public land sportsmen and women, but one bill alone accounted for most of the setbacks. NMBHA strongly supported Senate Bill 312, which had... Tags: New Mexico news Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Utah Joins Neighboring Western States in Prohibiting Baiting for Ungulates 3/19/2021 If you’re a hunter in Utah, you have likely heard of HB0295: Wildlife Modifications. The legislation, introduced by House Representative Casey Snider, ignited a wave of emotions and debate amongst... Tags: Utah Chapter, Utah Issues, Utah News Download
Media Chapter News State Issues In a win for wild places, Army Corps denies resort plan in Pennsylvania 3/19/2021 In the spring of 2018, the Pennsylvania Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers joined a number of other groups to oppose a planned resort development at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers –... Tags: Pennsylvania Chapter, Pennsylvania Issues, Pennsylvania News Download
Media Chapter News Keystone State has many options for trout anglers 3/16/2021 By Aaron Hepler When it comes to fishing, opinions and styles differ. Some want catch and release fishing only. Some would like to keep every little minnow. Styles vary widely. Wilderness fishing,... Tags: Pennsylvania Chapter, Pennsylvania News, r3 Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Rhode Island BHA works to clarify Public Trust Access to the Shore 3/15/2021 Rhode Island’s Constitution, Article 1 Section 17 states: “The People shall continue to enjoy and freely exercise all rights of fishery, and the privileges of the shore, to which they have been... Tags: New England news, New England issues, New England Chapter Download
Media Chapter News State Issues 3/14 Hearing Update! NM Trapping Ban Likely to Pass 3/14/2021 Over the objections of thousands of individuals and organizations, including NMBHA, the proposed statewide ban on public lands trapping took a crucial step toward becoming law Sunday... Tags: New Mexico news, New Mexico issues, New Mexico Chapter Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Maine BHA Policy Update March 2021 3/9/2021 In the first two months of 2021, the Maine BHA team identified over 75 bills introduced to the Legislature that could impact hunting and fishing, land conservation, and public access. As of March... Tags: New England news, New England issues, New England Chapter Download
Media Chapter News Work To Be Done To Save Pine Tree 3/3/2021 The Arkansas Chapter continues to work on multiple fronts to keep the University of Arkansas Pine Tree Research Station open and accessible by the public. We need your help now to continue this... Tags: Arkansas News Download
Media Chapter News Gobblers and Garbage 2021 3/2/2021 Turkey season is right around the corner. Following the success from the last few years, the Southeast Chapter is hosting our Gobblers and Garbage trash cleanup contest again this year. During the... Tags: Southeast News Download