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Wisconsin BHA Opens Board Applications for 2025

Are you looking to give back to those wild places in Wisconsin that you hunt and fish and ensure access to those places for generations to come?    Click here to apply for the WI BHA Board of...
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CALL TO ACTION: Support a Sandhill Crane Season in Wisconsin

Join the Wisconsin Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers in urging committee members to recommend the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources seek federal approval for a hunting season of...
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Enter the Vortex Edge Hunter Marksmanship Sweepstakes!

Get ready to “dial in” your rifle hunting skills with Vortex Optics and Wisconsin BHA! Find your “Edge” with the professionals at the Vortex Edge training program through an unforgettable 2-day...
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Wisconsin BHA Signs on to Protect Prairie Chicken Habitat From Solar Farm Project

The Wisconsin Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers has signed on to a letter that addresses concerns around the Vista Sand Solar Project, which if allowed, would be the largest solar farm in...
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Wisconsin BHA Donates Christmas Trees to Families in Need- Helps Improve Public Land Habitat

Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, in partnership with Okayest Hunter, is thrilled to announce a donation to Waukesha County Land Conservancy (WCLC), supporting their mission to “protect and...
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WI Sharptail grouse comment period OPEN

    Sharptail grouse hunting was once as much a mark of autumn as the family hunting camp in the North Woods. Men, women, children and dogs would take to the pine...
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AFI Podcast Tour

  AFI Director Trevor Hubbs has been hitting the podcast network on a speaking tour for a few months garnering support for the program and building sponsor relationships.   For a list of Podcast...
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AFI Podcast appearance

    AFI Leader Trevor Hubbs and Chapter Coordinator Aaron Hebeisen were able to sit down with Amaazen Outdoors and record a podcast while turkey hunting in Northern Wisconsin.  Have a listen...
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WI BHA - Call for Volunteer Board Members

The Wisconsin chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is excited to announce our 2021-22 Board Member Search. We are looking to grow and expand the mission of Wisconsin Public Land. We are...
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University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Adopts the Dewey Marsh Wildlife Area

The conception of these projects are quite unique in their nature. The Dewey Marsh Wildlife Area has been on my radar since my freshman year at UWSP and considered it a diamond in the rough for...
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Take action and support Wisconsin's CWD disposal bill

2021 Senate Bill 166 and 2021 Assembly Bill 151 is currently in front of the Wisconsin State Senate’s Natural Resources and Energy Committee. This bill mandates the Department of Natural Resources...
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Student Leaders Step Up and Help Pass the Great American Outdoors Act

Today, the House passed the Great American Outdoors Act with a 310-107 vote. It now makes its way to the President's desk for a final signature. BHA members across the U.S. made their voices...
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Q&A with University of Wisconsin Steven's Point Club Leaders

Jeffrey Edwards – President Q: What is your hunting/fishing/outdoor background? A: I've grown up surrounded by hunting and fishing. My earliest memories are panfishing in northern Wisconsin with...
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Summer 2019 Wisconsin Chapter News

Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund Reauthorization The Wisconsin chapter has been actively working with other organizations to support the reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund. ...
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Wisconsin Chapter urges action on biennial budget

The 2019-21 budget process is underway, and we need you to make your voice heard. The Wisconsin Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers was extremely disappointed to find out Gov. Evers chose to...
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WI BHA Applauds the Bipartisan Sponsorship of CWD Management Act from Wisconsin Delegation

The Wisconsin Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers applauds U.S. Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI) and Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) for introducing the Chronic Wasting Disease Management Act. ...
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Wisconsin 2018 Midterm Election Candidate Questionnaire

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...
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Wisconsin's new CWD rules under threat

“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...
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Wisconsin BHA supports new CWD restrictions within the state

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...
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WIBHA - Action Alert - Help Protect Wisconsin's Roadless Areas

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. ...
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Tell Governor Walker to protect waterway access and veto AB 599

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...
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Action Alert - Wisconsin Water Access

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...
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Will Jenkins, BHA's New Upper Great Lakes Coordinator

Minnesota BHA board member, Will Jenkins, is BHA’s new Upper Great Lakes Outreach Coordinator. Born and raised in Central Virginia, Will now resides in Hudson, Wisconsin with his wife and 3 kids....
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Wisconsin BHA's Position on State Land Sale

The Issue:The latest phase of state lands proposed for sale by the state of Wisconsin would result in the direct loss of 1,344 acres of high quality public hunting, fishing and recreational...
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Wisconsin BHA Summer 2016 Update

The Wisconsin Chapter of BHA was formed in March and has hit the ground running to tackle issues of conservation, public lands and waters access, and raising awareness of the chapter’s creation....
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Whitetail Deer Hunting Challenge

By Kyle Blasch   Like many hunting enthusiasts I enjoy the challenges and simplicity of traditional bow hunting.   The close proximity required by using a primitive weapon magnifies the hunting...