Media Chapter News Ohio BHA Fall 2023 Updates 10/27/2023 It is October in Ohio, the leaves are brightly colored but falling fast, and hunting seasons are in full swing. Whitetail deer and squirrels are moving and feeding, and fish are fattening... Tags: Ohio News Download
Media Chapter News 5th Annual Trout Stocking with KY BHA 10/12/2023 On October 10th, 500 rainbow trout found their way to public waters in the heart of Kentucky thanks to conservation efforts of over forty volunteers! For the 5th year in a row, the Kentucky BHA... Tags: Kentucky News Download
Media Chapter News OH BHA Spring Updates 1/25/2023 Hunting seasons are winding down and fishing generally pretty bad for those of us who live away from the Erie tribs, the Ohio chapter is entering outdoor show, fly tying, and sausage making... Tags: Ohio News Download
Media Chapter News Indiana BHA to Statehouse 1/20/2023 The Indiana Chapter will be at the Indiana Statehouse on January 24th to speak with legislators in support of Govern Holcomb's proposed state budget that will benefit the Indiana DNR and... Tags: Indiana News Download
Media Chapter News 2022 Michigan BHA Highlights 12/14/2022 Back at it! That’s what we are feeling here on the Michigan Chapter of BHA: the board has been fired up since the winter planning session, and we have enjoyed the ride this year! Our goals this... Tags: Michigan news, Michigan Chapter, Michigan Download
Media Chapter News Indiana BHA Chapter 2022 Highlights 12/13/2022 The Indiana BHA Chapter had an excellent year in 2022. Membership recruitment and engagement was a top priority, with the objective of allowing the Indiana BHA community to grow so that we can... Tags: Indiana News, Indiana Chapter Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Camp Grayling Expansion in Michigan and Public Access 12/12/2022 Camp Grayling expansion may inhibit public land access Earlier this year, a proposal by the Michigan National Guard to more than double the amount of public lands it already leases from the... Tags: Michigan news, Michigan issues, Michigan Download
Media Chapter News Ohio BHA 2022 Recap 11/30/2022 2022 was a time of change for Ohio BHA, as we continue to rebuild our ranks and host killer events across the state. Notable events included: A successful pint night at Land Grant Brewery on... Tags: Ohio News Download
Media Chapter News Indiana BHA Assisting w/ DNR Revenue Planning 11/30/2022 The Chapter was a critical player in defending the much-need 2021 DNR license fee increases from a legislative disruption. IN Chapter Board Members made phone calls to key legislators explaining... Tags: Indiana News Download
Media Chapter News IN BHA partners with Pheasants and Quail Forever for evening social 11/21/2022 Partner, one associated in action with another. On November 9th, Indiana BHA and Central Indiana Pheasants Forever came together for a Pint Night at The District Tap in Indianapolis. This... Tags: Indiana News, Indiana Chapter Download
Media Chapter News OH BHA Helps to Improve Fishing Access 10/25/2022 Ohio BHA helping to improve fishing access along Chagrin Riverby Jacob Pries and Dustin LindleyWhile many anglers in Ohio are getting their last casts in and perhaps embellishing their best fish... Tags: Ohio News, Ohio Chapter Download
Media Chapter News 2022 Indiana Chapter Rendezvous 9/14/2022 Wow! The 2nd Annual Indiana Rendezvous wrapped up this past weekend and we can say that it was awesome! Numerous folks from across the state joined together at the Glendale FWA for a weekend of... Tags: Indiana News, Indiana Chapter Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Camp Grayling Expansion in Northern Michigan 9/2/2022 Camp Grayling Expansion A recent proposal by the Michigan National Guard to more than double the amount of public lands leased from the state of Michigan is fast becoming a hot topic for... Tags: Michigan news, Michigan issues, Michigan Download
Media Chapter News Working Group Commences Meetings to find Viable Funding 8/27/2022 A recent meeting was held between the Indiana Division of Wildlife and a working group of representatives from state and national Conservation organizations. The Fee & Licensure Working Group was... Tags: Indiana News, Indiana Chapter Download
Media Chapter News OH Set to Improve Water Quality 8/26/2022 There are some cool things happening here Ohio, the heart of it all! The Ohio chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers would like to extend our gratitude to Governor DeWine and his... Tags: Ohio News, Ohio Chapter Download
Media Chapter News OH BHA Board Moving Forward 8/26/2022 "Hello Ohio hunters, anglers, and public land enthusiasts, Do you feel the change in the air? The days are getting shorter, the mornings are starting to have a crispness to them, and the... Tags: Ohio News, Ohio Chapter Download
Media Chapter News CWD Research and Management Act 8/25/2022 Chronic wasting disease represents one of the greatest threats to wild deer and other cervids in Michigan and the rest of the US. This is also a threat to the quality of our hunting... Tags: Michigan news, Michigan Chapter Download
Media Chapter News KYBHA Peabody WMA Cleanup 8/16/2022 Kentucky BHA completed our third annual Clean Up Day at the 38,700 acre Peabody Wildlife Management Area in western Kentucky on August 13, 2022. Over 40 volunteers showed up to help, including... Tags: Kentucky News, Kentucky Chapter Download
Media Chapter News State Issues W.VA. Monongahela National Forest Receives Funding 6/27/2022 West Virginia is beginning to feel the effects of the Great American Outdoors act with $6Million dollars going to help with deferred maintenance at the Monongahela National Forest! The money... Tags: policy blog, West Virginia News, West Virginia Chapter Download
Media Chapter News $25 Million Dedicated to Indiana Conservation 6/25/2022 The Indiana DNR has announced the formation of the Next Level Conservation Trust and the state is passing along a record breaking $25 Million into the NLCT! This is the largest amount of money... Tags: policy blog, Indiana News, Indiana Chapter Download
Media Chapter News OH Gov. signs HB 687 Funding BIll 6/22/2022 Ohio’s Governor DeWine just signed the Capital Budget Bill(HB 687) which allocates $515 million, the largest such investment in Ohio history, to help provide significant improvements in... Tags: policy blog, Ohio News, Ohio Chapter Download
Media Chapter News IN BHA Public Lands Packout at Crosley FWA 6/21/2022 Seven intrepid volunteers took to the road sides of Crosley FWA last Saturday for a clean up day. The crew cleaned 4.75 miles of roadsides. The weather was great compared to the stifling heat of... Tags: Indiana News, Indiana Chapter Download
Media Chapter News First Annual Indiana chapter Rendezvous recap 9/17/2021 BHA members came together on public lands to celebrate public lands with the first state chapter rendezvous for Indiana. Throughout the weekend long event, 25 members (which includes 6 youth)... Tags: Indiana News Download