In August of 2000, the Boone and Crockett Club hosted an historical conservation summit that has had a profound effect on the future of wildlife. This landmark meeting resulted in the creation of the American Wildlife Conservation Partners, a coalition of wildlife organizations focused on conservation, healthy fish and wildlife populations, and responsive management of important areas of habitat. As of 2021, AWCP has grown to 50 organizations, including Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. AWCP ...

A letter to the District Ranger for the Sequoia National Forest regarding LWCF nomination for the Fay Creek Ranch Acquisition:   September 14, 2021   Mr. Alfred Watson, District Ranger Sequoia National Forest P.O. Box 9/11380 Kernville Road Kernville, CA 93238   RE: Sequoia National Forest: LWCF Nomination for Fay Creek Ranch Acquisition   Dear Mr. Watson: On behalf of the California Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, I am writing to express our strong support for Sequoia National ...

Pennsylvania Backcountry Hunters and Anglers believes that restrictions on Sunday hunting are an impediment to reasonable hunting access, and we support the effort made by Senator Dan Laughlin through the introduction of Senate Bill 607, which would allow the Pennsylvania Game Commission full authority to regulate hunting seasons seven days a week. Sunday hunting would double the amount of time that junior hunters can spend in the field without interfering with school and team sports, many ...

The smell of fall is in the air, and we at Backcountry Hunters & Anglers hope you're getting ready for a big trip or two to chase game on our public lands in North America. These lucky winners of our Suns Out Guns Out Sweepstakes will be taking new guns in their quests afield. Congrats to our big winners, and thanks to everyone who supports BHA, the voice for your wild public lands, waters and wildlife. WINNERS: Tyler F. Savage 110 Lightweight Storm 6.5 Creedmoor Cam H. Savage B22 ...

After collecting and reviewing public input, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is recommending the acquisition of 772 acres of forestland along the Flathead River near Columbia Falls to protect public recreation access, fish and wildlife habitat, and water quality. Known as the Bad Rock Canyon project, the property is located off U.S. Highway 2 and would be protected as a Wildlife Management Area. FWP produced a draft environmental assessment that detailed the proposed project and accepted ...