March 19, 2021 Gov. Greg GianforteMontana State Capitol1301 E. Sixth Ave.Helena, MT 59601 RE: Veto request of SB 115 requiring state Land Board approval for conservation easements Dear Gov. Gianforte, The Montana Sporting Coalition is comprised of more than a dozen hunting, fishing and conservation organizations. Collectively our organizations represent tens of thousands of Montana hunters, anglers and wildlife conservationists with a deep commitment to our wildlife heritage and sporting ...

The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed (on Feb. 26) the Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act (HR 803), which aims to preserve some three million acres across Colorado, California, Washington and Arizona. The legislation is a collection of nine separate public lands bills the House approved last year–including Rep Diana DeGette’s Colorado Wilderness Act (CWA) and Rep. Joe Neguse’s Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act.[1] “I’m stoked to announce that ...

News for Immediate ReleaseMarch 15, 2021Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org MISSOULA, Mont. – After a Senate vote late Monday afternoon confirming Rep. Deb Haaland as secretary of the Department of the Interior, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers President and CEO Land Tawney offered the following reaction: “Backcountry Hunters & Anglers looks forward to working with Secretary Haaland to conserve and improve fish and wildlife habitat and access to the vast ...

By Aaron Hepler When it comes to fishing, opinions and styles differ. Some want catch and release fishing only. Some would like to keep every little minnow. Styles vary widely. Wilderness fishing, fly fishing, spin fishing, bait lures, dry flies, nymphs - take your pick. It can be competitive, and occasionally can become a source of tension amount anglers. Laying out a plan for when and where to fish will help you uncover a place to accomplish your fishing goals. Whether it’s a summertime ...