Backcountry Beat, May 2023
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Friend —
A win by the people…for the people.
Late last week, a federal judge in Wyoming ruled that four public land hunters from Missouri did not trespass when they “corner crossed” from one public parcel to another, and that's a win for all of us.
Wyoming BHA's work on this case has been exemplary, and I just want to really hammer in on that point. Without our members and volunteer leaders in this state doing so much amazing work fundraising, working at the legislature, and building a strong movement to protect public access and fight against the greed of a few for the rights of the many, we wouldn't be in this situation right now.
Back in 2021, after news broke of the attempt by a wealthy landowner to bring charges against these DIY public land elk hunters, BHA's Wyoming chapter launched a legal defense fund whereby hundreds of BHA members and supporters contributed more than $140,000 to ensure these hunters received a fair chance in court. Through this campaign, along with pro bono legal work led by California BHA volunteer Eric Hanson, we have stood up to defend the legal rights of public land hunters and anglers everywhere.
Read our frequently asked questions page for more details on the judge's ruling.
But our work on this issue is far from done. Here’s a few small ways you can help.
We may not have hundreds of millions of dollars like the induvial who brought forward the civil case, but we have you…the PEOPLE! Sharing your time, talent and treasure with BHA is what makes this organization go, and what keeps public lands in public hands.
Onward and upward,
Land Tawney
BHA President & CEO
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The battle for the Boundary Waters is not over; plus, some new conservation legislation would protect major Colorado acreage!
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Stewardship, legislative fights, and sending BHA members to Washington, all in this month's edition of your Chapter Policy Updates!
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What a spring! This semester was one of our busiest yet with our students hard at work as usual. From stewardship projects to policy engagement, fundraising to community-building, we are incredibly proud of the students...
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BHA maintains that wetlands and other waters with a significant connection to traditional navigable waters must retain Clean Water Act protections. The Supreme Court said otherwise.
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Just two weeks left to win some amazing prizes and support conservation!
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On May 26, 2023, the District Court of Wyoming found it legal to cross through private airspace when stepping from public land to public land over a shared public/private corner.
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From the BHA Podcast
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Chris Dombrowski is a professional fishing guide of over two decades on the rivers of Montana, an acclaimed poet and the author of Body of Water: A Sage, A Seeker, and the World’s Most Alluring...
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You may remember Bob Lee from Free the Ocklawaha River!, where he and Hal first met. Bob is one of the leading voices for the removal of Rodman Dam and the reconnection of the Ocklawaha...
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Corporate Partner
BHA has a new Silver Level Lifetime Membership! We have partnered with St. Croix Rods to develop a lifetime membership for any angler. St. Croix Rods build premium quality casting, spinning, saltwater, ice fishing, and...
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Chapter of the Month
The Colorado Chapter came together to organize and execute the biggest stewardship event the chapter and perhaps even the organization has ever put on.
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Member of the Month
John Chandler, Colorado Chapter’s Gunnison Regional Director, brought the idea for a large-scale stewardship event to the Chapter Coordinator in the Summer of 2022. He had the drive and motivation to do something BIG and...
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