“What if I made a bunch of money and die before I can spend it to buy the free time to fish?” – Jim Harrison, Field & Stream, February 2003 Hopefully you’re taking Mr. Harrison’s warning to heart, and the warmer weather and longer days have found you out enjoying our public lands and waters. For Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, summer also means stewardship. We started the season off with a bang in May with a massive party mixing habitat improvement, food, refreshments, music, giveaways, and ...

In a state where less than 2% of the landmass is publicly accessible, and even less open to hunting and fishing, the Iowa Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers has identified a need to increase opportunity through land acquisition. Over the past year, IA BHA has helped to fund acquisitions on properties in 3 counties across the state through partnerships with County Conservation Boards and other NGO partners.  1.) IA BHA supported Lyon County Conservation and Director Justin Smith in ...

July 7, 2023   Lolo National Forest Supervisor’s Office Attn: Amanda Milburn - Lolo Plan Revision 24 Fort Missoula Rd Missoula, MT 59804 SM.FS.LFNRevision@usda.gov   Dear Ms. Milburn: Thank you for this opportunity to comment on the draft assessment and potential species of conservation concern list for the Lolo National Forest Plan Revision. The Montana Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (MT BHA) represents roughly 3,000 dues-paying members and thousands of supporters in Montana. MT ...

In late May members of the Indiana Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers were able to set aside a weekend with the US Forest Service Eastern Region Saw Program Manager for Developing Thinking Sawyers training.  The USFS set up a special session dedicated to volunteer organizations that operate/volunteer within the Hoosier National Forest.  The training consisted of 1 day of dedicated classroom instruction followed by 2 practical days in the field learning and practicing the ...

  BY COREY ELLIS AND JULIE MACKIEWICZ   New Mexico is known for their red and green chili. If you’ve ever lived there, or spent much time there, you know that once you start down the chili path there’s no turning back! These slightly spicy and citrusy red chili venison tacos will satisfy any chili fanatic – until your next hankering at least.  Prepare in a slow cooker, Crockpot, Instant Pot or Dutch oven   Ingredients:  1 lb. of braising meat (shank, neck, rib meat or brisket) 2 tbsp of ...