New Mexico Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Don't miss your chance to connect with fellow hunters and anglers at the upcoming New Mexico Outdoor Adventures Show. NMBHA will be selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a Weatherby model 307 Hush chambered in 7mm Backcountry as well as other great merchandise. So swing by the NMBHA booth for a chance to swap adventure stories with like minded members and support your New Mexico chapter. This event takes place at the Manuel Lujan ...

Every year in Q1, Utah state officials engage in the Utah Legislative Session to pass new laws or amend laws. Utah BHA follows and engages in the Session quite closely, as there are typically bills that impact public lands, waters, and wildlife. Read about some of the bills we have been following below and take action. Every citizen has the right to engage directly with their state representatives on these issues. Visit the BHA elected officials directory to find out who your state ...

Alaska -- We made it through January, which was filled with Board of Game meetings, a few great Pint Nights, and a lot of news about public lands conservation in Alaska. Not all of this news bodes well for the iconic Alaskan wildlife we love to pursue, which require large, expansive, unfragmented landscapes to thrive. Salmon and other unique fish species, like sheefish, that we love to hook on our lines and enjoy over a fire or yearround from our freezers also require ...

Welcome to your first glimpse of BHA's Western Policy Spotter - a high-level scan of state policy and legislation impacting wild public lands, waters and wildlife across the West. Much like wading through the marsh wearing heavy waders and a bag overloaded with decoys, BHA’s chapter leaders are trudging through a few bills this legislative session that will require careful footwork and dogged persistence. While there are many mission critical bills currently in front of BHA's chapters, one ...