Media Chapter News State Issues Press Releases BHA Condemns Senate Proposal to Sell Off Up to 3 Million Acres of Public Lands 6/11/2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 11, 2025 Contact: media@backcountryhunters.org MISSOULA, Mont. — Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) is rebuking a sweeping new proposal released by the Senate... Tags: Colorado News, Colorado Issues, Washington News, idaho news, Utah Issues, Utah News, Idaho Issues, policy blog, the campfire, featured, press releases, Alaska issues, New Mexico news, Alaska news, Arizona news, Arizona issues, California issues, California news, Nevada issues, Nevada News, New Mexico issues, Oregon Issues, oregon news, washington issues, Wyoming Issues, wyoming news Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Press Releases BHA Pushes for Permanent Protections of Two Iconic New Mexico Watersheds 4/22/2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2025 Contact: Kaden McArthur, Director of Policy & Government Relations, mcarthur@backcountryhunters.org BHA Pushes for Permanent Protections of Two Iconic... Tags: policy blog, press releases, New Mexico news, New Mexico issues, New Mexico Chapter Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Understanding SB5 and Future NM Fish & Wildlife Governance 3/21/2025 SB 5, signed into law in 2025, brings major updates to wildlife governance in New Mexico. It renames the State Game Commission as the State Wildlife Commission and changes the Department of Game... Tags: New Mexico news, New Mexico issues, New Mexico Chapter Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Press Releases 10th Circuit Court Affirms District Court Decision in Corner-Crossing Case, Upholding Public Access Rights 3/18/2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 18, 2025 CONTACT: Devin O’Dea, Western Policy & Conservation Manager, odea@backcountryhunters.org Denver, CO – In a huge victory for public land owners,... Tags: Colorado News, Colorado Issues, Utah Chapter, Utah Issues, Utah News, the campfire, press releases, New Mexico news, Oklahoma News, New Mexico issues, Wyoming Issues, wyoming news, New Mexico Chapter, Colorado Chapter, Kansas, Kansas News, Kansas Issues, Oklahoma, Oklahoma Chapter, Oklahoma Issues, utah, wyoming, Wyoming Chapter, Kansas Chapter Download
Media Chapter News State Issues New Mexico BHA Policy Update 3.17.25 3/17/2025 Have you been paying attention to your local public lands? Sierra, Otero, and Catron counties recently passed anti-public lands resolutions, and now Luna County is next. The attack on our public... Tags: policy blog, New Mexico news, New Mexico issues, New Mexico Chapter Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Western State Policy Spotter - March 3/4/2025 This is your March 4th edition of BHA's Western Policy Spotter - a high-level scan of state policy and legislation impacting wild public lands, waters and wildlife across the West. Note - this... Tags: Colorado Issues, Colorado BHA, Montana Chapter, Washington Chapter, Washington News, Idaho Chapter, Montana issues, Utah Chapter, Utah Issues, Idaho Issues, policy blog, the campfire, Alaska Chapter, Alaska issues, Arizona issues, California issues, Nevada issues, New Mexico issues, Oregon Issues, Wyoming Issues, California Chapter, Texas Issues, Texas Chapter, Nevada Chapter, New Mexico Chapter, Oregon Chapter, Wyoming Chapter, Arizona Chapter Download
Media Chapter News State Issues NM BHA Supports SB 291 to Enhance LEO Authority 3/3/2025 BHA Supports Senate Bill 291 At Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, we fight to protect wild places, fair chase hunting, and responsible fishing. But none of that matters if our fish and game laws... Tags: New Mexico news, New Mexico issues Download
Media Chapter News State Issues NM BHA Supports SB 5 - Bill Summary & Status Report 3/3/2025 The New Mexico Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (NM BHA) supports Senate Bill 5 (SB 5) and has worked with legislators and hook and bullet partners to ensure the hunting and angling... Tags: policy blog, New Mexico news, New Mexico issues, New Mexico Chapter Download
Media Chapter News State Issues NM BHA January 2025 Newsletter! 2/11/2025 New Mexico Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Don't miss your chance to connect with fellow hunters and anglers at the upcoming New Mexico Outdoor Adventures Show. NMBHA will be selling... Tags: New Mexico news, New Mexico issues Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Western State Policy Spotter - First Look 2/7/2025 Welcome to your first glimpse of BHA's Western Policy Spotter - a high-level scan of state policy and legislation impacting wild public lands, waters and wildlife across the West. Much like... Tags: Colorado Issues, Colorado BHA, Montana Chapter, Washington Chapter, Washington News, Idaho Chapter, Montana issues, Utah Chapter, Utah Issues, Idaho Issues, policy blog, the campfire, Arizona issues, California issues, Nevada issues, New Mexico issues, Oregon Issues, Wyoming Issues, California Chapter, Texas Issues, Texas Chapter, Nevada Chapter, New Mexico Chapter, Oregon Chapter, Wyoming Chapter, Arizona Chapter Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Policy Alert: Senate Bill 5 Gains Momentum in the New Mexico Legislature 2/3/2025 After many years of unsuccessful attempts at reforming the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, a new bill is speeding through the 2025 legislative session. The New Mexico Chapter of... Tags: New Mexico news, New Mexico issues Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Press Releases Two-Year Protection Initiated for Pecos River Watershed 12/13/2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 13, 2024 Contact: Kaden McArthur, Government Relations Manager mcarthur@backcountryhunters.org Two-Year Protection Initiated For Pecos River Watershed Washington, D.C.... Tags: press releases, New Mexico news, New Mexico issues, New Mexico Chapter Download
Media Chapter News State Issues 03/08/24 New Mexico Game Commission Recap 3/11/2024 Friday March 8, 2024 Albuquerque, NM The meeting began shortly after 9 a.m. with the Commission roll call. Commissioners present included Tirzio Lopez (Vice-Chair), Fernando Clemente, Sharon... Tags: New Mexico news, New Mexico issues Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Defend Science-Based Bear & Cougar Management in New Mexico 8/16/2023 Currently the New Mexico State Game Commission is undergoing rulemaking for bear and cougar with a goal to, “Maintain sustainable bear and cougar populations and hunting opportunities throughout... Tags: New Mexico news, New Mexico issues Download
Media Chapter News State Issues 7/21/23 NM Game Commission Recap 7/21/2023 Friday July 21, 2023 Albuquerque, NM Attending in-person: Commissioners Tirzio Lopez (Vice Chair), Sharon Salazar-Hickey, Fernando Clemente Attending Virtually: Commissioner Greg Fulfer Not... Tags: New Mexico news, New Mexico issues Download
Media Chapter News State Issues NM Game Commission Rejects 5 Non-Navigable Stream Certifications 8/12/2021 The State Game Commission stood up for everyday New Mexico anglers, boaters and others today and rejected attempts to shut down public access to five stretches of New Mexico streams. Meeting... Tags: New Mexico news, New Mexico issues Download
Media Chapter News State Issues 6/18/21 NMDGF Game Commission Recap 6/18/2021 In a move that surprised both sides in the acrimonious debate over stream access, State Game Commission Chairwoman Sharon Salazar Hickey has delayed the decision on closing portions of five... Tags: New Mexico news, New Mexico issues, New Mexico 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 NM Public Land Trapping Ban Moves Forward 2/2/2021 A ban on trapping on public lands throughout New Mexico is a step closer after the Senate Conservation Committee today (Tuesday, Feb. 2) voted by a wide margin to approve it. Senate Bill 32, known... Tags: New Mexico news, New Mexico issues Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Protect Hunting and Fishing Opportunities in the Rio Grande Watershed 10/4/2019 The U.S. Forest Service is currently in the process of developing plans that will direct the management of more than 3 million acres of your National Forest lands in Northern New Mexico for the... Tags: New Mexico news, New Mexico issues, New Mexico Chapter Download
Media Chapter News State Issues NM BHA Speaks Out Against Game Protection Fund Redirection 1/22/2019 Once again there is an attempt brewing to transfer money ($500k this time) from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) to the State Parks Division. This has been proposed multiple... Tags: New Mexico news, New Mexico issues, New Mexico Chapter 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 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 State Issues New Mexico BHA Action Alert: Public Stream Access in Crosshairs 12/15/2017 New Mexico anglers know all too well that the Land of Enchantment has precious few fishable streams, and that many sections of those rivers and streams are closed to the public. What most anglers... Tags: New Mexico news, New Mexico issues, stream access Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Action needed: Senate must advance important energy bill 4/27/2016 Senate leaders have cleared a path forward for passage of the first comprehensive energy bill in almost a decade. But your help is vital in getting it across the finish line! The Energy Policy... Tags: New Mexico news, New Mexico issues, New Mexico Chapter Download
Media Chapter News State Issues New Mexico BHA Weighs-in on Gila Travel Management Plan 6/13/2014 Dear Secretary Vilsack,On behalf of the undersigned organizations representing thousands of New Mexican sportsmen and women, we are writing to express our strong support for the recent Gila... Tags: New Mexico news, New Mexico issues, New Mexico Chapter Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Banning Drones for Hunting - A letter from New Mexico BHA 5/5/2014 September 20, 2013To: New Mexico Game & Fish CommissionFrom: New Mexico Chapter, Backcountry Hunters & AnglersIssue: ... Tags: New Mexico news, New Mexico issues, New Mexico Chapter Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Action Alert: Big Impacts to Big Game Habitat at Stake 2/5/2014 The following is a letter submitted by members of NM BHA to the Cibola National regarding a proposal to permit intensive military operations in otherwise relatively undisturbed backcountry... Tags: New Mexico news, New Mexico issues, New Mexico Chapter Download
Media Chapter News State Issues Letter: Overwhelming Sportsmen Support for Columbine Hondo Wilderness Area 6/3/2013 New Mexico BHA has been working to build on the already-overwhelming breadth of support among sportsmen who agree that the Columbine Hondo Wilderness Study Area should be permanently protected as... Tags: New Mexico news, New Mexico issues, New Mexico Chapter Download
Media Chapter News State Issues New Mexico Sportsmen Support Wilderness Protections in Rio Grande del Norte National Monument 5/21/2013 The following is a joint press release submitted by NM BHA, NM Wildlife Federation and Trout Unlimited in support of legislation that would provide permanent wilderness protection in two areas... Tags: New Mexico news, New Mexico issues, New Mexico Chapter Download
Media Chapter News State Issues NM BHA Supports Wilderness Designation of the Columbine-Hondo WSA 4/30/2013 Located in Taos County just East of the recently-designated Rio Grande del Norte National Monument (242, 555 acres), is a section of wild country that has long been recognized by sportsmen for its... Tags: New Mexico news, New Mexico issues, New Mexico Chapter Download