2025 Public Lands and Waters Photo Contest 2025 Public Lands and Waters Photo Contest Zack Williams / Friday, September 26, 2025 Taking pictures of our backcountry experiences is just one way hunters and anglers capture their most beloved memories in designated wilderness, on Bureau of Land Management tracts, Forest Service parcels, and on public waters in between. And we want to see your pics! Our winners will take home over $8,900 in prizes from partners like Savage, Simms, Fishpond, Seek Outside, Benchmade, Sitka, First Lite, Walton’s, Irish Setter, Grundens, NRS, and more! Media News North American News Backcountry Journal Read more
Texas Chapter Stands for Public Ownership of Wildlife Texas Chapter Stands for Public Ownership of Wildlife Richard Rosenthal / Wednesday, January 1, 2020 By Rich Rosenthal Conservationists celebrated a legal victory over captive deer breeding operations after a Texas appeals court reaffirmed the public ownership of wildlife, thanks in part to efforts from Texas BHA and other like-minded conservation organizations. The opinion made by the Texas Court of Appeals, Third District, affirmed the trial court’s decision in Bailey, Peterson v. Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. In the case, owners of a deer-breeding operation sued the state, arguing ... Media Backcountry Journal Texas Chapter Backcountry Journal Read more