In a blow to public access advocates that has drawn national attention, a federal court judge has recommended ruling in favor of the Custer Gallatin National Forest and private landowners on the west side of the Crazy Mountains in a long-running dispute over four historic trails. On Friday, U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Cavan issued a 28-page finding granting the two defendants’ cross motion for summary judgment. The groups have 14 days to file an objection. Then it is up to U.S. ...

Thanks to the hard work of the Massachusetts State Leadership Team and BHA’s Massachusetts membership, with the help of hunters, anglers, as well as other hunting and fishing organizations, we have made some serious gains this legislative session, but we’re not done yet! There are several bills with momentum, and if passed, will dramatically improve opportunity and access; help protect our wildlife by preventing poaching; and help give our state Fish and Game Agency the resources it needs to ...

Date: 14 February 2022 RE: Uinta Basin Railway Project To Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) is the voice for our public lands, waters and wildlife. We seek to ensure North America’s outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting through education and work on behalf of fish, wildlife and wild places. The Colorado Chapter of BHA would like to request your involvement regarding the Uinta Basin Railway Project, which has received ...

The Georgia Chapter board supports Georgia House Bill 1147. This bill will allow for year-round hunting and trapping of raccoons and possums. These animals are notorious nest predators and reducing their populations will protect the ground nests of birds like turkey and quail while their eggs incubate. Protecting those nests is one way to help boost the populations of these vulnerable birds. How will year-round trapping help these bird populations? Simply put, it will help balance the ...

Learning to streamer fish is intimidating. Piles of big, flashy, expensive flies at the front of every fly shop tempt you as you grab a few nymphs and dries. Bathroom walls covered with grip'n grins with massive browns make you want to try it - but which fly would you pick? What size line would you use? How would you cast one of these monstrosities? The answer is...most flies will work, but some will be better depending on the day. I'm far from an expert but the hundreds of streamer fish I ...