The Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most visited waterfowl hunting areas in the state of Missouri. This unique wetland complex has provided quality fish and wildlife habitat and hunting and angling opportunities for years, yet as outlined in a June 6th press release, the popular public hunting program has been suspended until further notice. Our members depend on quality public recreation areas like Swan Lake to continue their rich outdoor traditions. Accordingly, upon ...

A BIG thanks to all the volunteers that joined the 5th annual Methow Fence Pull work party on May 6 and helped dispatch nearly two miles of fence! Over twenty BHA members showed up to help roll up rusty wire on the border of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) land and Pearrygin Lake State Park.  The group that turned out included new hunters, expert hunters, and even some non-hunters -- who could all see the value of removing barbed wire on public lands that are especially ...

On Sunday June 4th, a group of over 30 public land enthusiasts from Washington Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and Trash No Land showed up to clean a shooting area in Sultan Basin in Snohomish County, WA. The volunteers worked for several hours helping local DNR to pick up trash including shells, targets, and metal. These efforts help to keep sites like this open, create a better shooting experience, and help the overall health of OUR forest and wildlife. By the end of the cleanup, the crew ...

California is well known for its wine country and scenic vineyards throughout the state, but here is a vintage recipe you may not have heard of: Pronghorn Antelope Dolmas.     This derivative of the popular Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dish infuses the delicate flavor of fresh grape leaves with robust pronghorn sausage, jasmine rice and a hint of cream cheese to harmonize the flavors into a phenomenal appetizer that will disappear the second you set them down on the table. While many ...

(Hunters/Wildlife Advocates Applaud Decision) During the spring of 2022 Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Southwest Group Assistant Regional Director Alex Krebs got wind of a proposed mountain bike trail system in the Jackson Mountain area north of Pagosa Springs. Alex is an elk hunter and knows the Jackson Mountain  area includes critical habitat and migration corridor for elk and deer. And with increasing development and pressure on the landscape, Jackson Mountain serves as an ...