Oct

2020

The Legislative Finance Committee Evaluates NMDGF

NOTE: The original post contained an error about EPLUS harvest reporting requirements. It has been corrected here. A new report by the powerful Legislative Finance Committee says New Mexico elk hunters have been short-changed by the Department of Game and Fish over the years, through the controversial E-PLUS program that gives a substantial portion of licenses to landowners. The report, released Oct. 28, encourages the State Game Commission to revise E-PLUS to expand its benefits to ...

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Oct

2020

Photo Tips From The Field With Paul Kemper

Author: Arkansas BHA Chapter

This fall we're collaborating with several photographers in our hunting, fishing and outdoor community to bring you their insights for taking better images in the field. Taking photos that capture the spirit of our public lands and waters - and the experiences we have on them - is essential in communicating the value of our wild landscapes and the richness of our outdoor pursuits to the greater public. Whether you choose to publish your images in your own channels or support BHA's mission by ...

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Oct

2020

LETTER: Montana BHA's Comments on Madison River Recreational Management Proposal

Author: John Sullivan

October 30th, 2020 Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission1420 East Sixth AvenueP.O. Box 200701 Helena, MT 59620 RE: Madison River Recreational Management Proposed Rules and EA Dear Montana FWP Commission: On behalf of the Montana Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ roughly 3,000 dues-paying members we submit the following suggestions in response to the Madison River Recreational Management Proposed Rules and EA. We applaud the Commission’s efforts in taking steps towards ...

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30

Oct

2020

Whiskey Mignonette Squirrel

Author: Arkansas BHA Chapter

This October, BHA partnered with Filson, Benchmade Knife Company and Weston Brands to develop a four part small-game processing series. These Field To Table virtual events were developed to give new hunters the information they need to be successful in the field and the kitchen. Adam Steele of BHA's new Florida chapter kicked things off with his squirrel processing seminar. You can watch the full video of the event here. Beyond showing the viewer how to hunt and process squirrels, Adam ...

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29

Oct

2020

Beyond the Cast

Author: Ohio BHA Chapter

Ohio BHA's Policy & Advocacy Committee hopes you follow our journey as we learn about the impacts of lead in hunting and angling, confront our own misconceptions about the subject, and consider voluntary and incremental adoptions of non-lead alternatives as we seek to become better stewards of our public lands and waters and encourage additional research and continued education and communication. As anglers we have an innate connection to rivers, streams, lakes and the larger biotic ...

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28

Oct

2020

Celebrating Three Years of the Podcast & Blast

Author: Walker Conyngham

In the summer of 2017, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers launched a podcast designed to bring attention to the issues facing public lands and waters and the people who step up to defend our hunting and fishing heritage and opportunities. With acclaimed journalist and certified jack of all trades Hal Herring at the helm, the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Podcast & Blast is fast nearing 100 episodes on topics ranging from survival skills to the perils of the federal land transfer movement. Whether ...

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28

Oct

2020

Critical Montana Rivers Protection Bill Introduced in Senate

Author: Walker Conyngham

News for Immediate ReleaseOct. 27, 2020Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Montana Headwaters Legacy Act would permanently conserve 336 miles of rivers in the state by designating them wild and scenic MISSOULA, Mont. – Critical waterways in Montana would be permanently protected in new legislation, the Montana Headwaters Legacy Act, introduced by Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT). Tester’s bill would designate as wild and scenic portions of 17 rivers, totaling 336 ...

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Oct

2020

Tester introduces bill to protect Montana rivers as wild and scenic

Author: Helena Dore

By Helena Dore - October 28, 2020 - Originally published in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle GALLATIN GATEWAY — The Gallatin River snaked behind Montana Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester Tuesday afternoon as he introduced a bill to permanently protect hundreds of miles of rivers and streams across southwestern Montana. Tester and conservation advocates presented the Montana Headwaters Legacy Act in front of the Montana TroutChasers Lodge and Fly Fishing Outfitter here. The bill would designate ...

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23

Oct

2020

Michigan Chapter Breaks Down Proposition 20-1

Author: Jason Meekhof

The Michigan chapter of BHA is the voice for our wild public lands, waters, and wildlife in our great state and seeks to inform members on issues affecting our members as well as public lands and waters in Michigan. Currently at issue on the upcoming ballot is Proposition 20-1, which would change the definition of projects eligible for funding by one of the foremost public land acquisition funds in Michigan — the Michigan Natural Resource Trust Fund. This ballot measure has effectively ...

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Oct

2020