Michigan BHA goes to Washington DC In early April, Mike Donovan, Chapter Board member, participated in a “DC Fly-In” to talk to our Legislators about the importance of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to Michigan’s hunters, anglers, and other recreationists.   A bipartisan creation in the 1960s, the LWCF is primarily funded by revenues from federal offshore oil and gas leases.  Much like Michigan’s own Natural Resources Trust Fund (created in the 1970s), political leaders and ...

Update from Chapter Chair Hey all, I hope all you turkey hunters have had some success chasing spring gobblers. If not, I hope you at least have enjoyed some time in nature!  This month, I want to highlight a few important messages. First, as I am sure many of you know, our federal public lands are under attack, with not only a proposal to sell off 500,000 acres, but also proposals to fast track mining and drilling on such pristine places as the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Now is the time to ...

For the second year in a row, members and supporters of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers gathered at Big Truck Farm Brewery for the 2nd Annual 3D Archery Challenge — and it was nothing short of a bullseye. Roughly 80 attendees came out to shoot 3D, share stories, and have a beer in support of Mid-Atlantic BHA. The course was a perfect mix of fun and challenge, featuring a few trick shots on the practice range and a steel plate thrown in to keep things interesting. ...

The Mendenhall Wetlands: A Place of Abundance and Connection by Alec Boyd-DevineThe Mendenhall Wetlands is a 4,000-acre wetland in the heart of Juneau, Alaska. It is home to a variety of flora and fauna and a temporary home to many birds as they migrate north and south through Southeast Alaska. The wetlands provide ample opportunity to hunters and fishermen who reside in the Juneau area, as well as many individuals who travel from around Alaska and the Lower 48 to fish and hunt in this ...

  (05/12/25) Congressional Representatives are trying to sell more than 500,000 acres of our public lands! As a member of the BHA community, you’re on the front lines. Here’s what you need to know – and how you can help Public Land Owners fight back!    What’s Happening  On May 6, the House Natural Resources Committee advanced a last-minute amendment to the budget reconciliation bill authorizing the sale of public lands in Utah and Nevada.  What started as reports of 11,000 acres has ...