Media Chapter News State Issues Press Releases Industrial Mining Advances in Boundary Waters Watershed 12/21/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseDec. 20, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Interior Department moves ahead with renewal of controversial mining leases upstream... Tags: Minnesota news, press releases, Minnesota Issues Download
Media Chapter News Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Recognize U.S. Army Veteran as Member of the Month 12/17/2018 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recognized Colorado BHA chapter leader, Russell Bassett, as their Member of the Month for November 2018. Russ joined the Colorado BHA Chapter Leadership Team... Tags: Colorado News, Colorado BHA, featured Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado Hunter Rewarded for Reporting Illegal OHV Use on Public Lands 12/5/2018 On the opening day of Colorado 3rd rifle season, a Centennial State resident and his family took a stand for secure wildlife habitat and fair chase and reported two vehicles illegally parked in an... Tags: Colorado News, Colorado Issues, Colorado BHA, OHV Download
Media Chapter News Washington Chapter Sends Letter of Gratitude to Sen. Cantwell 11/28/2018 In a letter sent to Senator Maria Cantwell, the Washington chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) shared their gratitude for the Ranking Member's leadership on the Senate Energy and... Tags: Washington Chapter, Washington News Download
Media Chapter News State Issues California Chapter joins in R3 Initiative 11/19/2018 This past October, the California chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers joined a group of California sportsman organizations and dozens of other stakeholders to review the first draft of the... Tags: California issues, California news, California Chapter, r3 Download
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Regional Director Serving On Habitat Partnership Program Committee 11/19/2018 Colorado BHA Southeast Regional Director, Ty Woodward, was recently appointed to serve as the Sportsman’s Representative on the Arkansas River Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) Committee. HPP is a... Tags: Colorado News, Colorado BHA Download
Media Chapter News State Issues New England Chapter supports new requirements to make it harder to sell or transfer state land in Connecticut 10/16/2018 Connecticut hunters and anglers have long enjoyed the privilege of practicing their craft in the public lands and waters of their home state. The State Forests, Wildlife Management Areas, State... Tags: New England news, New England issues, New England Chapter Download
Media Chapter News New York BHA Fall Update 2018 10/12/2018 Following a tough but rewarding turkey season, we got right back to work in New York. Chapter Chair, Todd Waldron, attended the NY Sportsmen's Legislative Breakfast at the Capitol in Albany which... Tags: New York news Download
Media Chapter News State Issues 2018 New Mexico Midterm Election Candidate Questionnaire 10/11/2018 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers members in New Mexico will vote in several crucial elections in 2018 that will ultimately affect hunting, fishing, wildlife management and public lands in our state.... Tags: featured, New Mexico news, New Mexico issues Download
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Habitat Watch Volunteer 10/9/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently appointed James Liden to serve as the chapter’s newest Habitat Watch Volunteer (HWV). He will perform HWV duties for the White... Tags: Colorado News, Colorado BHA Download
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Put Boots-On-The-Ground For Public Lands Month 10/5/2018 During September (Public Lands Month), Backcountry Hunters & Anglers members across Colorado and the country united and put boots-on-the-ground to help celebrate and safeguard our great public... Tags: Colorado News Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Wisconsin 2018 Midterm Election Candidate Questionnaire 10/1/2018 Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers members will vote in several crucial elections in 2018 that will affect hunting, fishing, and the management of wildlife and public lands, including... Tags: featured, Wisconsin news, Wisconsin issues Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Colorado 2018 Midterm Election Candidate Questionnaire 9/25/2018 Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers members will vote in several crucial elections in 2018 that will affect hunting, fishing, and the management of wildlife and public lands. One of the most... Tags: Colorado News, Colorado Issues, featured Download
Media Chapter News USU College Club Leads Spawn Creek Fence Removal Project 9/25/2018 This past Saturday on National Public Lands Day the Utah State University BHA Club led a successful habitat improvement project in Spawn Creek, removing over a quarter mile of barbed wire fencing... Tags: Utah Chapter, Utah News, habitat, news Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Wisconsin's new CWD rules under threat 9/24/2018 “In any moment of decision, the best thing to do is the right thing, the next best thing to do is the wrong thing, and the worst thing that you can do is nothing.” – Theodore Roosevelt For too... Tags: Wisconsin Chapter, Wisconsin news, Wisconsin issues Download
Media Chapter News Opinion: Time to make sure LWCF is fully funded and permanently reauthorized 9/20/2018 By Todd Waldron Originally published in the Sun Community News and Printing SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 7:00 AM To the Editor: On Sunday, Sept. 30, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), one of... Tags: New York news, New York BHA Chapter Download
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Habitat Watch Volunteers 9/19/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently appointed Jeff Ludwig, Ryan Sheets and Alex Cohen to serve at the chapter’s newest Habitat Watch Volunteers (HWVs). Jeff and... Tags: Colorado News, Colorado BHA Download
Media Chapter News State Issues New York BHA speaks up for LWCF 9/14/2018 On Sunday, September 30th the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), one of our country’s most successful outdoor conservation tools, is set to expire and BHA needs you to take action to prevent... Tags: access, New York news, New York BHA Chapter, New York issues, news, lwcf, issues Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Restore Hunting in Castle Mountains National Monument 9/6/2018 In February 2016, 20,920 acres of public lands east of the Mojave National Preserve were designated under the Antiquities Act as the Castle Mountains National Monument. Diverse outdoor... Tags: California issues, California news Download
Media Chapter News Colorado State University Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Club Appoints New President 8/31/2018 The Colorado State University (CSU) Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Club recently appointed a new club president, William Lueth. William was raised in rural northern Colorado and started... Tags: Colorado News, Collegiate Program Download
Media Chapter News New York BHA Summer Update 2018 8/30/2018 The New York Chapter has been active on many fronts. In March the board hosted several pint nights, including two incredibly well attended events in Brooklyn and Ithaca. Our Catskill rendezvous at... Tags: New York news Download
Media Chapter News LWCF Success Story: Pope Resources lands, Washington 8/21/2018 There had to be a solution. A timber company called Pope Resources – the largest landowner in the region – wanted to sell off thousands of acres of its holdings at the eastern end of Swift... Tags: Washington News, access, lwcf Download
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Chapter Leaders Join CPW’s Sportsmen’s Roundtable 8/15/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) has two chapter leaders serving on the Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) Sportsmen’s Roundtable. Chapter Leadership Team (CLT) members... Tags: Colorado News, Colorado BHA Download
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Remembers Chapter Patriarch Bill Sustrich 8/6/2018 Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) member, William “Bill” Henry Sustrich, 91, of Salida died on July 25, 2018. He was two months shy of 92 years old. “He enjoyed BHA so we have asked for... Tags: Colorado News, Colorado BHA Download
Media Chapter News Filson Night in San Francisco interview 8/1/2018 The great outdoors comes inside to tell Campfire Stories Originally published in the San Francisco Chronicle on August 28,... Tags: California news Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Wisconsin BHA supports new CWD restrictions within the state 7/23/2018 On May 2nd Governor Walker announced new efforts to combat CWD within the state of Wisconsin. CWD is a legitimate threat to our hunting heritage in Wisconsin. These included three main steps to... Tags: Wisconsin Chapter, Wisconsin news, Wisconsin issues Download
Media Chapter News State Issues WIBHA - Action Alert - Help Protect Wisconsin's Roadless Areas 7/20/2018 In October 2017, the Natural Resources Board amended the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest master plan to include a proposal to open more forest roads for motor vehicle access. ... Tags: Wisconsin Chapter, Wisconsin news, Wisconsin issues Download
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Central Rockies Group Pint Night A Big Hit 7/9/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) held a Pint Night at The Craftsman American Restaurant in Edwards (on June 14). The event was organized by the chapter’s incoming... Tags: Colorado News, Colorado BHA Download
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Ask U.S. Senator Cory Gardner to Co-Sponsor the Continental Divide Wilderness & Camp Hale Legacy Act 7/9/2018 During June the Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) held their 10th Annual Rendezvous near Leadville. Members from across the state spent the weekend camping, hiking, fishing eating wild... Tags: Colorado News, Colorado BHA Download
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Central Rockies Leaders 7/9/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently appointed Micah Shanser, James Donohue and Brian Busker to serve on their Chapter Leadership Team (CLT) as Central Rockies... Tags: Colorado News, Colorado BHA Download
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Chapter Vice Chair 6/28/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently appointed Don Holmstrom to serve as their Chapter Leadership Team (CLT) vice chair. Don was one of BHA’s early members, joining... Tags: Colorado News, Colorado BHA Download
Media Chapter News State Issues California prepares comments for Mojave National Preserve's Water Management Plan 6/21/2018 While the California Chapter has been busy planning Pint Nights and staffing booths at various outdoor events. The chapter has also been working on providing comments and recommendations to our... Tags: California issues, California news, California Chapter Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Bad Public Lands Bills Pass Michigan House and Senate 6/19/2018 Michigan public lands bills SB302, SB303, and HB4475 have passed the state house and senate. SB302, and 303 and HB4475 now move to Governor Snyder's desk. The Michigan Board has submitted a... Tags: Michigan news, Michigan issues Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Bighorn Observation Volunteers Needed Colorado BHA 6/19/2018 Project Lead: SW Colorado BHA Regional Director Dan Parkinson DVM docdanp@gmail.com 970-759-0545 Why? Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, the highly valued and... Tags: Colorado News, Colorado Issues, Colorado BHA Download
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Recognizes Vice Chair For Decade of Chapter Leadership 6/19/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently held their 10th Annual Rendezvous(June 1-3, 2018), where they recognized vice chair/treasurer, Matt Kenna, for over a decade of... Tags: Colorado News, Colorado BHA Download
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Join USFS For Public Lands Day Cleanup 6/19/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently assisted the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) with a Public Lands Day (May 19) Stewardship Project (i.e., marijuana grow site... Tags: Colorado News, Colorado BHA Download
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Northern Colorado Chapter Leaders 6/19/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently appointed Kylie Schumacher and Justin Cross to serve on the Chapter Leadership Team as Northern Colorado Regional Director and... Tags: Colorado News, Colorado BHA Download
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Welcome BHA’s Colorado & Wyoming Coordinator (Brien Webster Hits The Ground Running) 6/19/2018 During April 2018 the Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) welcomed BHA’s Colorado & Wyoming Coordinator, Brien Webster, to our state chapter’s growing army of... Tags: Colorado News Download
Media Chapter News NMDGF Overhauls Antelope Tag System 6/19/2018 It just got easier for hunters, both resident and non-resident, to draw an antelope tag in New Mexico. The State Game Commission in May voted for a massive overhaul of its antelope management... Tags: New Mexico news, New Mexico Chapter Download
Media Chapter News NY BHA gets dirty to clean up public lands 6/13/2018 By TIM ROWLAND, Originally published in the Sun Community News and Printing JUNE 13, 2018 2:00 PM HAGUE, New York — At an old sand pit in close proximity to the Rogers Rock State Campground,... Tags: New York news, New York BHA Chapter Download
Media Chapter News Texas BHA Summer 18 Newsletter 6/5/2018 Read about the role of public lands in Texas and see what our chapter is up to: Click Here This first edition of the Texas BHA quarterly newsletter includes important policy updates on issues... Tags: Texas Chapter, Texas News Download
Media Chapter News Campfire Storytelling Event at New Belgium a Big Hit 5/23/2018 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Campfire Stories/Public Lands Day Celebration “Was Pretty Darn Cool” A recent Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (and Filson) Campfire Stories Public Lands Day celebration... Tags: Colorado News Download
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Treasurer And Habitat Watch Volunteer 5/23/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently appointed David Kinn to serve on the Chapter Leadership Team as treasurer and Brian Walker to serve as a Habitat Watch... Tags: Colorado News Download
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA 4th Annual Wild Game Cookoff Draws Crowd 5/11/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) held their 4th Annual Wild Game Cook-off at Großen Bart Brewery in Longmont on Saturday, May 5. George Robinson, the chapter’s... Tags: Colorado News, Colorado BHA, Colorado events Download
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Assistant Regional Director And Habitat Watch Volunteer 5/11/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently appointed George Robinson to serve on the Chapter Leadership Team as Northeast Colorado Assistant Regional Director and Jordan... Tags: Colorado News Download
Media Chapter News Press Releases BHA Adds Four New U.S. Chapters 5/10/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseMay 9, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Public lands sportsmen and women in Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota and Ohio... Tags: North Carolina News, press releases, Ohio News, Missouri News Download
Media Chapter News State Issues 2018 New Mexico Primary Candidate Questionnaire 5/8/2018 New Mexico Backcountry Hunters & Anglers members will vote in several crucial elections in 2018 that will affect hunting, fishing, and the management of wildlife and public lands, including... Tags: New Mexico news, New Mexico issues Download
Media Chapter News Press Releases Minnesota Sportsmen-Conservationists Unite at Capitol on Public Lands Day 4/24/2018 News for Immediate Release April 24, 2018 Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Backcountry Hunters & Anglers gather to celebrate public lands and 10th anniversary... Tags: Minnesota Chapter, Minnesota news, press releases Download
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Member of the Month 4/23/2018 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Recognize U.S. Army Veteran as Member of the Month Russell Bassett, Colorado Front Range Sponsor/Events Coordinator, BHA The Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA)... Tags: Colorado News, Colorado BHA, Colorado events Download
Media Chapter News 2018 Colorado Chapter Rendezvous 4/23/2018 The Colorado BHA 2018 Chapter Rendezvous will be on June 1-3 at the Lakeview campground in the Pike-San Isabel National Forest (about 29 miles north of Buena Vista) in the vicinity of the Twin... Tags: Colorado News, Colorado BHA, Colorado events Download
Media Chapter News A Big Win for Sportsmen and Wildlife in Colorado 4/23/2018 In a big win for sportsmen and wildlife, this week the Colorado State Legislature passed two separate pieces of legislation securing critical funding for Colorado Parks and Wildlife and other... Tags: Colorado News, Colorado BHA Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Press Releases Public Waters Access Bill Fails in the State Legislature 4/20/2018 News for Immediate Release April 18, 2018 Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Legislation would have guaranteed public access to some tidal waters located above... Tags: press releases, Southeast Chapter, Southeast News, Southeast issues Download
Media Chapter News State Issues BHA Supports GA Outdoor Stewardship Act 3/23/2018 On March 22nd BHA officially endorsed Georgia's Outdoor Stewardship Act. Southeast Board Member, Chris Jenkins said "the Act positions the state of Georgia as a true leader in conservation, and... Tags: Southeast News, Georgia Chapter, Georgia Issues Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Action Alert! Michigan Public Lands at Risk 3/6/2018 What do you get when you make it harder for the DNR to acquire public land and easer for the DNR to sell public land? Less public land. And in a death of a thousand small cuts, that’s exactly... Tags: Michigan news, Michigan issues, Michigan Chapter Download
Media Chapter News Conservation and Public Lands win in Alabama! 3/2/2018 Earlier in the month of February, Representative Tuggle brought back to life HB 362, a bill introduced in 2012 that aimed to defund Forever Wild by taxing the principle fund. Forever Wild is an... Tags: Southeast News Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Tell Governor Walker to protect waterway access and veto AB 599 2/26/2018 Last week the Wisconsin state house and senate passed AB 599. AB 599 prevents the DNR from declaring a stream a navigable waterway if a private landowner has dammed that stream. The Wisconsin... Tags: Wisconsin news, Wisconsin issues Download
Media Chapter News WA BHA Comments on SB 6140 2/21/2018 To: Honorable Representatives Brian Blake, Mike Chapman, Vincent Buys, Tom Dent, Joe Fitzgibbon, Joel Kretz, Kristine Lytton and Larry Springer Cc: Honorable Senators Kevin Van De Wege, John McCoy... Tags: Washington News Download
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Public Lands Pint Nights in Fort Collins, Durango and Hotchkiss Draw Crowds 2/5/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) started off 2018 with a bang, including three public lands Pint Nights during January and early February: -In Fort Collins at New... Tags: Colorado News, Colorado BHA Download
Media Chapter News Colorado State University (CSU) Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Recognized as BHA's Collegiate Program of the Month 2/5/2018 The Colorado State University (CSU) Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) chapter/club was recognized at BHA’s Collegiate Program of the Month for January 2018. Chapter members started the 2018... Tags: Colorado News, Colorado BHA, Collegiate Program Download
Media Chapter News New York BHA Spring Update 2018 2/1/2018 The New York Chapter has come into 2018 with a fury. With the election of new board members, the appointment of Chris Hennessey as the Northeast Coordinator, and the utilization of web based... Tags: New York news Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Action Alert - Wisconsin Water Access 2/1/2018 As you may have already heard, there is currently a bill proposed that would limit public use of navigable waterways. AB 599/ SB 506 prevents the DNR from declaring a stream a navigable waterway... Tags: Wisconsin Chapter, Wisconsin news, Wisconsin issues Download
Media Chapter News New officers, board for Pennsylvania BHA 1/23/2018 The Pennsylvania Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers has an entirely new slate of officers and, for the first time, a full slate of board members. Immediate past chair Jeff Sample and... Tags: Pennsylvania Chapter, Pennsylvania News Download
Media Chapter News Minnesota Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Two New Board Members 1/22/2018 Minnesota Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Two New Board Members The Minnesota chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently appointed two new board members. Jamie Carlson and Dan... Tags: Minnesota Chapter, Minnesota news Download
Media Chapter News Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Group Leader 1/21/2018 The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently appointed Russell Bassett, a U.S. Army veteran, to serve as the chapter’s Front Range Sponsor/Events Coordinator. Russ was... Tags: Colorado News, Colorado BHA Download
Media Chapter News BHA's Backcountry Olympics At Outdoor Retailer Draws Crowd 1/21/2018 An estimated 150 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) members and others joined BHA President & CEO, Land Tawney, for beers, food and live music (by South to Cedars ) at Tivoli Brewing in Denver... Tags: Colorado News, Colorado BHA Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Top 10 Reasons To Stop Twin Metal’s Sulfide Mining Proposal (Help Protect Northern Minnesota’s Waterways, Watersheds and Wildlife From Twin Metal’s Proposed Sulfide-Ore Mine) 1/18/2018 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is the sportsmen’s voice for our wild public lands, waters and wildlife. And the Minnesota chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) has been fighting to... Tags: Minnesota Chapter, Minnesota news, Minnesota Issues Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Minnesota Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Public Lands Pint Night Draws Record Crowd 1/17/2018 The Minnesota chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) hosted BHA CEO/president, Land Tawney, for a public lands Pint Night at Unmapped Brewing Co. in Minnetonka on Thursday, January 4.... Tags: Minnesota Chapter, Minnesota news, Minnesota Issues Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Ten-Plus Things YOU Can Do To Help The Backcountry (Ways to Get Involved with Minnesota BHA) 1/17/2018 1) Volunteer to assist with the Minnesota DNR’s Adult Learn-to-Hunt program—contact Minnesota BHA Hunting/Fishing Mentorship Coordinator, Ben Peña (68wmedicbp@gmail.com), for additional... Tags: Minnesota news, Minnesota Issues Download
Media Chapter News Colorado BHA Tivoli Brewing Pint Night Propels Chapter To Over 1,100 Members 1/10/2018 Denver area Colorado BHA members (and guests/friends) recently met up for a Public Lands Pint Night (on Thursday, December 7) at Tivoli Brewing Company Tap House in Denver. BHA members were... Tags: Colorado News Download
Media Chapter News Press Releases Alaska Wilderness to Be Developed Following Covert Land Exchange 1/10/2018 News for Immediate ReleaseJan. 9, 2018Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org A road through key migratory waterfowl habitat would be developed under... Tags: the campfire, press releases, Alaska news Download
Media Chapter News 10+ Ways to Help the Backcountry and Get Involved with Colorado BHA 1/9/2018 1) We’re looking for volunteers (2-3) to help coordinate the annual Taste of Backcountry Angling Workshop hosted in partnership with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). If interested contact... Tags: Colorado News, Colorado BHA, the campfire Download