Every waterfowler dreams of following the waterfowl flyway and chasing the winter migration with his or her trusty shotgun and faithful retriever. Ducks and geese follow ancient pathways from their breeding grounds to wintering areas. Each fall, millions of waterfowl migrate south to warmer regions in search of food and habitat. We don't know for certain how ducks and geese navigate during migration, but scientists believe the birds take cues from the position of the sun and moon, as well ...

News for Immediate ReleaseMarch 10, 2021Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Careers in public lands management, conservation leadership define new board members of the growing hunter and angler group MISSOULA, Mont. – Passionate sportsmen-conservationists Keenan Adams and Chris Jenkins bring a wealth of knowledge and management expertise to the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers North American board of directors. They were elected to the BHA board in February. Ted ...

An all-out ban on public lands trapping throughout New Mexico known as the “Wildlife Conservation & Public Safety Act” inched closer Friday night when the Senate Judiciary Committee voted in favor, 5-1. But now,  "time" is on trappers’ side. SB32 now goes to the full Senate for approval. If the bill passes, it still must get through one or more House committees and a vote by the full House. With the Legislature scheduled to adjourn in just two weeks, that schedule will be tough to ...

By Aaron Hepler   As I sat in the bay window of my parents’ house, I couldn’t help but notice the light was fading. It was odd since it was sunny a few minutes prior. I looked up at the sky as the shadows grew. The image of hundreds and hundreds of geese met my eyes. Snow geese and Canada geese alike, with other species of waterfowl in the mix. Landing in fields and taking to the air at random times, birds covered the ground and sky wherever I could see. This was a familiar sight for me and ...