The following letter was submitted on behalf of the Oregon Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers on February 6th, 2024 ahead of the House Committee on Natural Resources hearing in support of HB 4148. February 6, 2024 House Committee of Natural Resources Dear Chair, Vice Chairs, and Committee Members, The Oregon Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers prides ourselves on being the voice for our public lands, waters and wildlife. Representing approximately 1000 dues paying members and ...

At Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, conservation is the cornerstone of our volunteer efforts, advocacy, and even our long-term enjoyment of the outdoors. While many of us are hunters and anglers first, just as many members and volunteers consider themselves to be primarily conservationists.In this regard, the Washington Chapter has a keen interest in the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission’s proposed Conservation Policy. As a chapter, we have been actively engaged throughout the ...

PUBLIC TESTIMONY SUBMITTED 12/6/23 to WDFW COMMISSION    Washington Fish & Wildlife Commission 600 Capital Way N. Olympia, WA 98501 December 6, 2023 Re: Petition to Begin Rulemaking Regarding Black Bear and Cougar Rulemaking To the Honorable Members of the Fish and Wildlife Commission, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is a non-profit conservation organization which seeks to ensure North America’s outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting, through education and work on behalf ...

The Lake Chelan, mountain goat herd is in a slow decline, and biologists are trying to learn more. We had 10 volunteers from both RMGA and WA BHA come together in Lake Chelan to try to bolster our state's efforts and add to their scientific knowledge. After a brief from the WDFW biologists, teams split off to hike into various "high-priority" trails where WDFW wanted us to go look for mountain goats. All groups made it in and out of the wilderness safely but unfortunately did not spot any ...

On Saturday, June 27th, Oregon BHA Members alongside staff from the USFS and BLM ascended on public lands bordering the Deschutes National Forest to prep fence line for future retro fitting. Brush was cleared away from the fence to allow for future volunteers to replace the top and bottom strands with wildlife friendly smooth wire. Currently the fence consists of 3 to 4 strands of barbed wire and poses a thread for migrating ungulates and other wildlife. The collaboration between the Oregon ...