Gayle Joslin, Montana BHA member, wildlife biologist and lifelong wildlife advocate was recently awarded Leonard and Sandy Sargent Stewardship Award through the Cinnabar Foundation. This award was given Gayle for her lifelong effort on behalf of wildlands and wildlife resources. After 32 years with Montana Dept of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Gayle has continued as a volunteer since 2007.. Having worked with a number of government agencies and their complex planning processes, Gayle generously ...

Former REI CEO and now U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell spoke on the importance of public lands before the National Press Club on October 31, 2013.  She called on Congress to fully fund the Land & Water Conservation Act in addition to funding other public agencies which manage public lands in the United States.  This 3 minute video captures the highlights of her speech.//www.youtube.com/embed/6FlDD8a67uw?rel=0&wmode=opaque

In the short window between first and second rifle seasons, Colorado BHA hosted two lively happy hours for hunters in Gunnison County. These informal gatherings, which took place on October 16th in Paonia and October 17th in Gunnison, attracted local and non-resident hunters alike who came together to discuss Colorado BHA’s efforts to identify areas of high-value backcountry habitat in Gunnison County for permanent protection.With door prizes, great food, plenty of cold beverages and hunting ...

10/23/13RE: Path Forward CommentsBrian Kurzel & CPW Staff,On behalf of Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, I want to thank you for providing the opportunity to comment on the Draft Path Forward document.Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers represents sportsmen and women who value the opportunity to experience the challenge, solitude and multifaceted reward that hunting and fishing our wild public lands and waters provides. We strongly believe that the management of our publicly owned ...

Episode #2 of The Backcountry College teaches sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts how to build a fire, even in the worst conditions.  The Backcountry College is a partnership between Twistedstave and Backcountry Hunters & Anglers which teaches woodcraft and the skills needed to stay alive in the woods.  Stay tuned to BHA's youtube channel for future episodes.