News for Immediate ReleaseJune 28, 2023Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org MISSOULA, Mont. – The summer issue of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ quarterly magazine, Backcountry Journal, is arriving in mailboxes across North America. Here are some of the highlights of an issue that explores several often-overlooked backcountry places and pastimes and looks at the great work BHA members are doing across North America in defense of our public lands, waters and ...

Last month The Arizona Chapter gathered volunteers for a clean up on the Perrin Ranch in Northern Arizona. The 2 day project had volunteers spread out across the ranch to clean up campgrounds, illegal dump sites, and the ranch’s original ranch house that was formerly used by sheep herders.   Trailers full of tires, wire fencing, trash, old camper shells, and even an abandoned boat were hauled off the landscape. The Arizona Chapter was able to organize this event with the help of the Arizona ...

The Chapter was busy with public comment periods this spring, sending in comments on a range of issues impacting our public lands, waters and wildlife. The BLM has continued to demonstrate the effectiveness of LWCF dollars in action, proposing the acquisition of two parcels in the Boise Foothills which would help to conserve critical winter range and habitat connectivity. We submitted comments in favor of the BLM acquiring both these parcels, and appreciate their actions in making great use ...

News for Immediate ReleaseJune 23, 2023Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org  Public input is requested on 48 expanded opportunities on three refuges, as well as proposal on lead ammunition, tackle WASHINGTON – Under a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal released yesterday, 48 new hunting opportunities will be implemented on three refuges within the National Wildlife Refuge System: Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge in Alabama, Everglades Headwaters ...