Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is a member organization that seeks to ensure North America's outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting, through conservation education and work on behalf of wild public lands, waters, and wildlife. We support the North American Model of Wildlife Management (NAMWC) and hunter ethics. Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is a nonpartisan group of sportsmen and women who are standing up for wild places and for the outdoor opportunities they ...

On February 22, 2025, the Southeast Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers organized a small game hunt at Sherburne Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Lottie, Louisiana. This event combined hunting with conservation efforts, reflecting BHA's commitment to preserving public lands. There was some hunting, some trash pick up, and some camping.  Overall, a great time!   Thank you Jacob Thompson for organizing this event! Cannot wait until next year! BHA continues to organize events that align ...

BHA Supports Senate Bill 291 At Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, we fight to protect wild places, fair chase hunting, and responsible fishing. But none of that matters if our fish and game laws aren’t enforced. That’s why we’re backing Senate Bill 291 (SB 291) sponsored by Senator Crystal Brantley (R)—a proposal that gives conservation officers explicit authority to crack down on poaching, illegal access, and other threats to our public lands. Click here to view full bill text.  What Does SB ...

The Ohio BHA Chapter has been busy this winter creating impactful plans across Ohio. Check out the 2025 Newsletter below! 

AWP Draw Tag Results Party Moose Call Winners.  On the evening of February 21, over 100 Alaskans: hunters, anglers and trappers from all over Southcentral Alaska, gathered at Double Shovel Cider Company’s taproom for the Alaska Wild Project’s Second Annual Draw Results Party. Hosted in partnership with Double-Shovel, Alaska Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, and the Alaska Wild Sheep Foundation, the event had no shortage of fun and camaraderie.     We all discussed the tags we hoped ...