The Massachusetts State Leadership Team was disappointed to learn that S.507, An Act Addressing Noise Issues of Migratory GameHunters Near Coastal Dwellings, accompanied with S.508, An Act Establishing a Special Commission to Study the Noise Effects of Hunting Migratory Game Birds in Neighborhoods and Communities Within Established Coastal Zones, was referred to the Joint Committee on Rules. As was previously mentioned in the Massachusetts 2021 Legislative and Policy Roundup, the chapter was ...

The Forest Service is defending a federal judge's decision last month that recommended the dismissal of a 2019 lawsuit by hunting and angling groups that accused the agency of failing to protect access to a section of Montana's Crazy Mountains. The coalition of sporting groups, represented by the Western Environmental Law Center, earlier this month formally submitted objections to the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana against Magistrate Judge Timothy Cavan's February ...

Welcome to the first 2022 edition of the Wyoming Roundup! The Wyoming BHA Chapter Leadership Team is renewing our efforts to keep our members more consistently and clearly updated about what’s happening in our state with this quarterly newsletter. Every 3 months, your edition of the Wyoming Roundup will have information about upcoming events throughout the state, policy updates and action items, and what we’ve been up to since the last edition was sent out. Be sure to keep your email ...

March 16, 2022   Wildlife Division Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks PO Box 200701 Helena, MT 59620-0701 fwpwld@mt.gov   Re: Comments on Proposed 2022-23 Mountain Lion Regulations   The Montana Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (Montana BHA) represents roughly 3,000 dues-paying sportsmen and women in Montana who value quality recreational opportunities and ethical conduct in the outdoors. Our Chapter values the opportunity to hunt mountain lions in quality habitats and strives to pass ...