Media Chapter News State Issues Michigan chapter urges action to protect Lake Superior: The Threat of Copperwood Mine 12/13/2024 At Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA), we are passionate about preserving the wild places and public lands that provide us with the hunting, fishing, and recreation opportunities that we all... Tags: Michigan Chapter
Media Press Releases Good Samaritan Abandoned Mine Remediation Bill Heads to President’s Desk 12/11/2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 11, 2024 Contacts: Nadia Marji, VP of Marketing & Communications nadia@backcountryhunters.org Washington, D.C. – After decades of advocacy by conservation groups,... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Chapter News Trails at Mena Decision Announced, Arkansas BHA Seeks Member Input 12/11/2024 The Trails at Mena project is a proposed development on Rich Mountain north of Mena, within the boundaries of the Ouachita National Forest. Over a period of 5-10 years, Arkansas Department of... Tags: Arkansas Chapter
Media Chapter News Summer Recap - Fence Pull with RMEF at Pumphouse 12/10/2024 Here comes Jerry and yes, he has sandwiches. The midday heat does little to dampen the appetite we have worked up after a morning of unburdening the local hillside of outdated fencing. There... Tags: stewardship blog, Colorado Chapter, stewardship, CO Fence Pull, Colorado events
Media Chapter News Public Comment Period - IN DNR Division of Forestry Strategic Direction 12/10/2024 You have until 12/17 to comment on the Indiana DNR Division of Forestry 2025-2029 Strategic Direction, the document that sets out the plan for our state forests for the next 5 years. CLICK HERE... Tags: Indiana Chapter
Media Press Releases Local Fishing Businesses Call on President Biden to Designate Sáttítla National Monument 12/9/2024 Contacts: Sam Davidson, Policy Director, California Public Lands, Trout Unlimitedsam.davidson@tu.org; (831) 235-2542 Redgie Collins, Director of Law and Policy, California... Tags: policy blog, the campfire, press releases, California Chapter
Media Chapter News WA Chapter Supports Commissioner Linville Reappointment 12/4/2024 To: The Office of Governor Jay Inslee Cc: Ruth Musgrave, Senior Policy Advisor for Natural Resources Subject: Fish and Wildlife Commission Reappointment- Molly Linville Dear Governor Inslee, On... Tags: washington blog, Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Trapping Heritage and Education with Alaska Board Member, Ryan Bandy 12/3/2024 Trapping Heritage and Education with Alaska BHA Board Member, Ryan Bandy Greetings from the Interior, BHA members! As we arrive in December, trapping along the Yukon and Koyukuk Rivers is in... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Press Releases BHA Responds to Secretary of Agriculture Nomination 12/3/2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 3, 2024 Contacts: Thomas Plank, Communications Manager plank@backcountryhunters.org Nadia Marji, VP of Marketing & Communications nadia@backcountryhunters.org BHA... Tags: the campfire, press releases
Media Chapter News Thankful for YOU, Alaska BHA 11/28/2024 There is a new threat to Alaska's Brooks Range. Veterans Against the Ambler Road: A Call for Responsible Stewardship of Public Lands "As a veteran who has dedicated my life to... Tags: Alaska Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Trails (Motorized & Mechanized) Impacts On Public Lands Habitat 11/25/2024 As populations and outdoor recreation grows in the west it’s imperative that trail planning and management consider the effects of roads, trails, and recreation activities on big game high... Tags: Colorado Chapter
Media Press Releases BHA Welcomes Conservation Leader James Brandenburg to North American Board 11/25/2024 For Immediate Release Nov. 25, 2024 Contact: Thomas Plank, 303-720-0111, plank@backcountryhunters.org BHA Welcomes Conservation Leader James Brandenburg to North American Board MISSOULA,... Tags: the campfire, press releases