The California chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is excited to announce the launch of a new mentoring program designed to help provide guidance to members interested in learning the fundamentals of hunting and fishing from fellow members with more experience in these areas.  One of the reasons why our membership at BHA is the most active and dynamic in the outdoor world is because our members bring an unmatched diversity of backgrounds and experiences. Some are lifelong hunters and ...

News for Immediate ReleaseAug. 8, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org New management plan removes protections for hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands, leaving the greater sage grouse vulnerable to continued population declines WASHINGTON – A new plan from the Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to existing management strategies for the greater sage grouse and is drawing blistering criticism from sportsmen and women and other public ...

The largest block of public forest in Ohio is soon to be 1,200 acres larger! The strategic acquisition, to be purchased through the U.S. Forest Service’s Forest Legacy Program, would provide increased landscape continuity between Ohio’s Shawnee State Park and The Nature Conservancy’s Edge of Appalachia Preserve. For land and wildlife managers alike, fragmented ownership is a headache and a reality of doing conservation in many parts of the East. So for Ohio’s largest chunk of contiguous ...

Taking photos that capture the essence of our diverse public lands and waters, along with our experiences on them, is no easy task. Yet these images are essential in communicating the value of our wild landscapes and the richness of our outdoor pursuits to decision makers and the greater public. Throughout August you can help drive BHA’s mission forward and conserve the waters you love by entering your images in our Public Waters Photo Contest. Simply upload photos that you feel best capture ...

  The Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act (H.R. 3794, S. 2666), introduced by Reps. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) and Mike Levin (D-CA) and Sens. Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM), proactively seeks to responsibly site solar, wind and geothermal energy development on our public lands and prioritize considerations for fish and wildlife habitat that avoid and mitigate impacts upfront. Renewable energy development is a growing presence on our public lands, and market conditions ...