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 ...

13 September 2021 Dear Chairman Hansen and Members of the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee, Thank you for the opportunity to provide written testimony on this issue. Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is the fastest growing hunting and fishing conservation advocacy organization in North America. More than two-thirds of our membership is under the age of 45. We are the next generation of stakeholders and the future of conservation. As hunters and anglers we seek to ...

As avid sportsmen and women, you likely know the rich tradition and history of sporting folk leading the charge in conservation of fish and wildlife in America. It’s likely you’re taking part in it right now. Through the many contributions from hunting and fishing license sales and federal excise taxes levied on the purchase of outdoor gear, firearms, ammunition and boating fuel, fish and wildlife agencies manage and conserve fish and wildlife for the public trust. That system is known as ...

Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is pleased to welcome Christopher Borgatti as New York and New England Chapter Coordinator. For the past several years, Chris has served on the New England Chapter Board and has played an integral part in the chapter’s growth in size and influence across the region. “It’s an honor to join the BHA team,” said Borgatti. “But what I’m most excited about is helping to magnify the work of our chapter leaders and other volunteers.”  The New York and New England ...

The director of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks said in front of a fiery crowd in Bozeman that he is focused on simplifying deer and elk hunting regulations going into this year’s biennial season-setting process. “Of all the questions we’re always asked about regulations, this is a way to finally look at them and say ‘they are either simple or not’ and get everyone involved,” said Hank Worsech, director of Montana FWP, during a meet-and-greet on Tuesday evening. Officials want to simplify ...