What 7 friends
started in 2004 grew to 423,000+ in 2021

Alaska

On Nov. 25, 2020, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rejected the controversial Pebble Mine proposal, citing the project’s noncompliance with the Clean Water Act in announcing its decision, following recent concerns about Pebble’s plans to mitigate pollution. Alaska BHA members led our membership in our campaign to protect Bristol Bay, driving 18,000 messages to USACE, the White House and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler.

Alberta

The Alberta Chapter launched a campaign in November in opposition to a proposed coal project that would imperil fish and wildlife habitat and a threatened bull trout population.

Arkansas

The Arkansas Chapter gathered over 1,700 signatures on the Keep the Pine Tree Research Station Public initiative. This led to building a strong coalition of politicians and state organizations to present legislation blocking the sale of this publicly accessible hunting and fishing area.

British Columbia

The British Columbia Chapter signed on to the Wildlife Coalition Platform, which asks the new B.C. government to introduce legislation to create a Fish, Wildlife and Habitat endowment as well as dedicating all revenues from hunting, angling and trapping license fees to wildlife management.

Capital

The Capital Chapter successfully advocated for the passage of Maryland House Bill 173, which enhances Sunday hunting opportunities on private and public land in the state.

Georgia

The Georgia chapter was able to gather over 700 signatures on a petition opposing the sale of Boggs Mountain, which consists of 800-plus acres of national forest land and holds prime whitetail and turkey hunting opportunities.

Kansas

The Kansas chapter supported a bill at the legislature to expand an existing state wildlife area by 500 acres to give more opportunities to hunters and anglers across the state.

Kentucky

The Kentucky Chapter was instrumental in creating and awarding the inaugural BHA Scholarship at the University of Kentucky.

Minnesota

The Minnesota Chapter partnered with Pheasants Forever in raising funds to acquire 955 acres – featuring 300 acres of native prairie – and add it to the Cupido Wildlife Management Area to increase access to public lands.

Missouri

The Missouri Chapter joined an effort led by public access advocates in the state to defend an important public fishing access site on the Finley River from privatization and permanent closure.

New England

The New England Chapter drafted legislation in Rhode Island to outlaw captive cervid hunting.

New Jersey

The New Jersey Chapter launched a campaign to protect black bear hunting opportunities in the state.

North Dakota

The North Dakota Chapter successfully advocated against a proposed rule change proposal from the State Land Department which would have made easier to sell off parcels of state land.

Utah

The Utah Chapter, together with the BHA headquarters, led a campaign calling out Sen. Mike Lee for his vote against the Great American Outdoors Act through a billboard, letters and other media.

Colorado

The Colorado Chapter helped secure public access to 200,000 acres of state trust lands that were previously not open to public hunting and angling.

The chapter also was instrumental in urging the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission to include regulatory provisions that protect riparian areas, wildlife habitat and create opportunities for consideration of migration corridors in state leasing and permitting processes.

Idaho

The Idaho Chapter advocated against the construction of a multi-use trail development project that would have impacted the winter range of Idaho's largest mule deer herd. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ultimately decided not to pursue the project.

The chapter also successfully opposed Idaho House Bill 514, a bill that would have removed the political affiliation requirements for Idaho Fish and Game Commissioners. IDBHA joined the Idaho Sportsmen's Alliance in opposing the bill, which would have allowed partisan politics to enter into wildlife management discussions. The bill was ultimately tabled.

Indiana

The Indiana Chapter formed a new volunteer partnership with the U.S. Forest Service in the Hoosier National Forest. Located in southern Indiana’s hill country, the Hoosier National Forest consists of 204,000 acres of hardwood forests, streams and backcountry trails.

Arizona

The Arizona Chapter successfully advocated against two bills that would have required state government approval for private land to be transferred to federal management.

Montana

The Montana Chapter successfully opposed the use of hovercrafts on Montana’s rivers.

The chapter also was successful in opposing portions of a land swap in the Crazy Mountains that would have restricted access to prime elk habitat. The U.S. Forest Service ultimately amended the proposal in response to comments from MTBHA members and other concerned sportsmen and women.

Nevada

he Nevada BHA Chapter opposed a potential expansion of the Nevada Test and Training Range through the National Defense Authorization Act into the Desert National Wildlife Refuge, which would have impacted a key bighorn sheep migration corridor. Lawmakers ultimately postponed any expansion until 2046.