Welcome! Hey everyone,  Well turkey season has closed and I hope all that made it into the turkey woods had success! I have seen some successful trout anglers out there as well. As this unusually warm and dry weather hits us, be mindful of the smaller trout streams out there! We have a fair bit brewing here this summer so be sure to keep up with our social media to see the latest and be sure to tag us as we will share it.  Also, if you have an idea for an event contact us at ...

 The Warden is Watching By Spencer Como     Last January, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Armed Force Initiative held a leadership camp outside the Parker River Wildlife Refuge in Massachusetts. Located on Plum Island, roughly 45 minutes north of Boston. Outside the refuge are several thousands of acres of public land mixed between town, state, and federal land spread across the Great Marsh. The camp gave AFI leaders in the Northeast the knowledge to create similar events and connect with ...

ICYMI: Here's what BHA's Collegiate Program was up to this spring! From stewardship projects to policy engagement, fundraising to community-building, we are incredibly proud of the students and clubs who led the way this semester.  Stewardship Five clubs completed stewardship projects on their local public lands and waters thanks to support from BHA's Public Land Owner Stewardship Fund. The University of Minnesota, Murray State University, Washington State University, University of ...

News for Immediate ReleaseMay 26, 2023Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org BHA maintains that wetlands and other waters with a significant connection to traditional navigable waters must retain Clean Water Act protections WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court has ruled against clean water and wetlands, narrowing interpretations for the test that determines Clean Water Act protections under what are called “waters of the United States.” The ruling yesterday in favor ...