“The natural world sustains us with clean air, unpolluted water, recreation, and natural resources. If we destroy nature, we destroy ourselves.” –Jim Posewitz, Beyond Fair Chase[1] The Colorado chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) has—despite the COVID-19 pandemic—been adding new members and Corporate Partners, holding virtual events and engaging on numerous issues impacting our wild public lands, waters and wildlife along with growing our Habitat Watch Volunteer (HWV) program and ...

By Ben Gabriel, Marne Hayess, John B. Sullivan III, Frank Szollosi, Becky Edwards, Scott Brennan and Jim Klug - July 19, 2020 - Originally published in the Missoulian     Dear Sen. Daines, Passage of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) in the Senate is cause for celebration during a trying time. Thank you for your work in the Senate advancing this public lands and outdoor recreation bill. The full and permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund included in this package will ...

  On July 12th the Wyoming Chapter led the 2nd annual Flat Creek Cleanup. This effort was organized by Wyoming Board Members Erik Kramer and Ross Crandall to cleanup the popular shooting destination. Erik and Ross organized a group of 8 individuals including Wyoming Chapter Leaders, BHA members, and supporters. Many of us enjoy the freedom we have to shoot on our public lands and we share in the frustration of seeing our favorite spots abused. Partnering with our public land managers, in ...

Gary Bertellotti (Region 4 Supervisor) Sonja Andersen (Lewistown Wildlife Biologist)   Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks 4600 Giant Springs Road Great Falls, MT 59405   RE: Everson Bench Public Scoping   Dear Gary and Sonja,   The Montana Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers represents roughly 3,000 dues-paying sportsmen and women in Montana who advocate for quality fish and wildlife habitat and ethical conduct in the outdoors. Our Montana Chapter includes many members who hunt and fish ...

In Colorado, we’re privileged have access to a smorgasbord of state and federal public lands that facilitate hiking, climbing, camping, canoeing, hunting, fishing, wildlife watching and a myriad of other outdoor activities. However, many of these public lands are increasingly being loved to death. State Wildlife Areas are a case in point. “Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages over 350 State Wildlife Areas and holds leases on nearly 240 State Trust Lands in Colorado, which are funded through ...