BHA Montana united in support of America’s public lands and waters this evening at an anti-public lands event headlined by scofflaw rancher Cliven Bundy.
Public Lands Sportsmen Rally Against Bundy Event
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Hunting for Sustainability: BHA’s Collegiate Program Creates New Hunters
With the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reporting a decline in hunter numbers, BHA’s Hunting for Sustainability addresses would-be hunters experience.
Alaska Wilderness to Be Developed Following Covert Land Exchange
Public lands sportsmen and women across the continent could experience a ripple effect of negative impacts due to an Interior Department decision.
Coloradans Rewarded For Reporting Off-Road Travel On Public Lands
Recently two concerned Coloradans documented violations by off-road vehicle users that helped law enforcement officers uphold laws.
Boundary Waters Mining Ban Reversed; Minnesota BHA Pushes Back
A Trump administration decision to reopen lands near the Boundary Waters Wilderness to industrial mining drew strong criticism from BHA members.
BHA Responds to Mistrial Declaration in Bundy Case
BHA stated that “justice must be served” in the conspiracy case against scofflaw rancher Cliven Bundy, his sons and a supporter.
Administration Chops National Monuments, Panders to Energy Industry
Calling today “a dark day” for the nation’s conservation legacy, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers excoriated an anticipated announcement by President Trump.
BHA Wades into Legal Fight over Access to Famed Louisiana Lake
BHA has filed an amicus brief in a lawsuit that challenges traditional public access opportunities on a Louisiana lake prized by sportsmen and women.
Colorado BHA Volunteer Signage and Bighorn Observation Program
Colorado BHA members are privileged to hunt, fish and otherwise recreate on public lands in southwest Colorado’s San Juan Mountains.
BHA Maps Hunting Opportunity in At-Risk National Monuments
As the Trump administration considers unprecedented action to reduce or eliminate national monuments, BHA is releasing detailed habitat maps of monuments.
Sportsmen Urge Senate to Reject Plan to Drill Arctic Refuge
Senate members prepare to advance legislation that would open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska to oil and gas development.
Public Access to New Mexico Wilderness Achieved
Public lands sportsmen celebrate as a deal is inked that will open the Sabinoso Wilderness in northeastern New Mexico to the public for the first time.
One Year after Election, BHA Measures Trump Administration
The BHA website compares a suite of actions by the Trump administration to the philosophy, attitudes and accomplishments of Roosevelt himself.
BHA 2018 North American Rendezvous Heads to Idaho
BHA invites sportsmen, sportswomen and others who treasure our wild places and outdoor opportunities to attend BHA’s 7th annual North American Rendezvous.
Don’t Let Secretary Zinke Dismantle Sage Grouse Conservation Plans
Following an Interior Department announcement of a “notice of intent” to amend conservation plans for the greater sage grouse, BHA issued a statement.
Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Appoint Group Leaders
The Colorado chapter of BHA recently appointed Ian DuClos and Travis Cashion to serve as the chapter’s Denver (metro area) Group Leaders.
Inside the Fall Issue of BHA’s Backcountry Journal
The fall 2017 issue of Backcountry Journal is landing in BHA members’ mailboxes now. Here’s a look at some of the highlights:
Senate Votes to Allow Arctic Refuge Drilling Despite Pushback
The Senate rejection of a budget amendment that would have prevented oil and gas development within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.
BHA Builds Eastern Muscle through Key Staff Additions
Continuing to ramp up its efforts on behalf of North America’s wild public lands, waters and wildlife, BHA announced today two new hires.
Sportsmen and Outdoors Leaders Denounce Antiquities Act Takedown
Sportsmen’s communities today joined together in criticizing House of Representatives legislation that would undermine the federal Antiquities Act.
Interior Plans to Overhaul Sage Grouse Plans; BHA Responds
In response to a leaked Interior Department plan to overhaul conservation plans for the greater sage grouse, BHA issued the following statement:
BHA Responds to Zinke Accusations of Disloyalty Within Interior Staff
In response to yesterday’s speech by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke before the National Petroleum Council, BHA issued the following statement:
BHA Responds to Leaked Interior Report on National Monuments
In response to a leaked Department of the Interior American report, BHA President and CEO Land Tawney issued a statement.
BHA Defend Public Waterfowl Hunting, Fishing Access in Louisiana
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers members are stepping up to defend traditional public access opportunities to Catahoula Lake.
Idaho Hunter Gets $500 Reward for Busting Motorized Gate Crashers
A public land hunter in Idaho recently collected a $500 reward from Backcountry Hunters & Anglers after reporting illegal use of an off-road vehicle.
