Media Chapter News State Issues Pebble Mine: Perspective From a Lifelong Alaskan Hunter 1/3/2022 We are a family of hunters. As a child, I was taught to cherish, value and respect the animals we hunt and the environment in which they live. It was an easy lesson. My family's 40-acre homestead... Tags: the campfire, Alaska Chapter, public lands, Public Waters Access
Media Chapter News WA Spring Bear Next Steps 12/17/2021 02/1/2022 UPDATE: PRESS RELEASE: WDFW Commission Appointment Process Scrutinized. Link Here. Comments Publish in Everett Herald: Link Here. WA Leader Featured in MeatEater Article on WA Spring... Tags: Washington Chapter
Media Chapter News Catch up with Minnesota BHA in Debut Newsletter 12/17/2021 Minnesota BHA has been hard at work on conservation policy, events and education, but we’ve also been busy chronicling those efforts and activities in our first ever newsletter. We have an active... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Press Releases Veterans Gain Access to Public Lands Via Measure in Defense Bill 12/15/2021 News for Immediate ReleaseDec. 15, 2021Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org WASHINGTON – Military veterans and Gold Star families will gain lifetime access to... Tags: the campfire, AFI Comms Channel, press releases
Media Chapter News State Issues CA Chapter Advocates for Wildlife Overpasses in High Speed Rail Project 12/14/2021 The following reflects the comments of the California Chapter of BHA along with numerous hunting and environmental groups advocating for wildlife overpasses to be included in the Brightline West... Tags: California Chapter
Media Press Releases CWD Research, Management Bill Advanced by House of Representatives 12/8/2021 News for Immediate ReleaseDec. 8, 2021Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org WASHINGTON – Backcountry Hunters & Anglers commended a vote by House of Representatives... Tags: the campfire, press releases, public lands
Media Chapter News State Issues An Old Law Gets a New Look to Help Prevent CWD in California 12/1/2021 A few weeks ago, my flawless run as a law-abiding hunter and angler in the State of California came to an end. Now as someone who values conservation and takes fish and game laws in any state... Tags: California Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Great news! Lac Qui Parle Land Sale Approved! 12/1/2021 The Minnesota state land exchange board just approved the sale of 80 acres of land owned by Jo’s Family Farm, LLC to the DNR today. This ends an over two year battle by the landowner to sell his... Tags: Minnesota Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues November 2021 Wisconsin BHA Newsletter 11/29/2021 Tags: Wisconsin Chapter
Media Press Releases House Votes to Advance $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill with Broad Implications for Public Lands and Waters 11/19/2021 News for Immediate ReleaseNov. 19, 2021Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org WASHINGTON – Following months of negotiations, the U.S. House of Representatives today... Tags: the campfire, press releases, public lands
Media Chapter News State Issues CA Chapter Comments on Coastal Public Access Guidelines 11/16/2021 California BHA comments on the California Coastal Conservancy revised Coastal Access Project Guidelines. View the comment letter: Dear California Coastal Conservancy Board Members, I write on... Tags: California Chapter