The Indiana Chapter will be at the Indiana Statehouse on January 24th to speak with legislators in support of Govern Holcomb's proposed state budget that will benefit the Indiana DNR and conservation projects throughout the state.  The Indiana Conservation Alliance and its partner organizations including the Indiana Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers support Governor Holcomb’s proposed state budget, which includes: $25 million over two years for land conservation• Increase of $7.2 ...

On Jan. 3, 2023, the U.S. House of Representatives convened the 118th Congress following midterm elections where Republicans narrowly flipped the chamber. The new majority kicked off a slow and theatrical start with a now-notorious string of votes to choose the Speaker of the House – the longest series of such votes since before the Civil War. After 15 ballots over the course of four days, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was elected speaker following concessions to conservative members of the ...

January 13, 2023 Katie RediskeNEPA manager, Malmstrom AFB39 78th St. N.Malmstrom AFB, MT 59402341CES.CEIE.NEPAWork-Flow@us.af.mil Re: the Establishment and Operation of a Helicopter Aerial Gunnery Range in Limestone Hills Ms. Rediske: The Montana Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is a volunteer-led organization consisting of approximately 3,000 dues-paying members in Montana, plus tens of thousands of supporters. Our members have a keen interest in quality wildlife habitat, large ...

On January 3rd, 2023 the Rhode Island General Assembly began a new legislative session. With it, opportunities to continue ongoing policy initiatives become available, and new opportunities will arise to engage on issues within BHA’s area of interest. Below you will find the New England Chapter of BHA’s top policy priorities in Rhode Island for the 2023 legislative session. Priority: Protecting Shoreline Access For as long as Rhode Island has been an organized state its residents, and ...