The Carlsbad Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages over two million acres in southeast New Mexico, providing unmatched public recreation opportunities. Everyone can find excitement in this arid playground, from double barrel enthusiasts flushing a covey of blue quail, challenging spot and stalks of trophy Desert Mule Deer, Elk, and Barbary Sheep in steep and unforgiving terrain, to never-ending hiking and over-landing trails, and secluded campsites with stunning 360 ...

Between Utah's legislative session, the opening of Hunting for Sustainability applications, and an amazing public lands party with Ryan Callaghan of Meateater, February was a busy month! Read on for a recap of the Party for Public Lands, info on the deadline for Hunting for Sustainability, a call for volunteers to help with fundraising planning and the upcoming DWR Regional Advisory Council meetings, and a "save the date" for a summer project on the Paunsaugunt!  Utah BHA Hosts a Party ...

The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) appointed Jason Judge to serve as an Assistant Regional Director for the Southeast Group/region.Jason started hunting and fishing in Minnesota when he was a child. “My mentors included my dad, uncles, and family friends,” he said. “The fall months were spent chasing whitetails and waterfowl, and we fished in the summers and winters.  Now I hunt and fish in Colorado and the surrounding states. I hunt deer, elk, turkey, and ...

The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) recently appointed Cade Kloberdanz to serve as an Assistant Regional Director for the Northwest Group/region. Cade has been fly-fishing for over 30 years and it’s one of his main passions. He majored in journalism in college and has a knack for writing and public speaking. “I’m new to hunting and only started in 2024, but it’s become just as big of a passion for me as fly-fishing is,” he explained. Cade also served in the U.S. Navy ...

“The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) appointed Steve Bridges to serve as an Assistant Regional Director for the Northern Front Range Group/region. Steve started fishing at age five and occasionally hunting elk and pheasants when he was a teenager. He fell in love with fly-fishing in middle school and has been pursuing it ever since. Steve returned to hunting four years ago when his father-in-law invited him elk hunting. He heard about BHA through Cal’s ...