On Feb. 19, the Lac qui Parle County Board of Commissioners voted to reject the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ proposed acquisitions of 2 parcels totaling 240 acres.  These acquisitions were both from willing sellers in the county.  This case may now go to a district judge who could approve the acquisition.  This action by the commissioners of a Minnesota county renowned for its waterfowl hunting flies in the face of property rights and disregards the wishes of the majority of ...

On February 12th, the Senate overwhelming passed the Natural Resources Management Act (S. 47), a landmark conservation public lands package in a 92-8 vote in support of the measure. The highlight of this package is the permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). A fund used to create recreation opportunities throughout the country. The fund does everything from help build playgrounds within city limits to helping sportsman access public lands for hunting and ...

TX BHA is proud to announce our 1st spring Public Lands Work Day, and we'd like to invite you to rally your family and friends, BHA members and non-members alike, to take part in this event at one of the various public properties across Texas, all of which allow public hunting and/or fishing.We've organized clean-up and maintenance projects for Saturday, March 2 at various public properties across Texas. Check out the list below to find a project in your area!     Region & ...

By Andrew Baisley and Cornel Yarmoloy - February 13, 2019 - Originally published in the Calgary Herald   Alberta’s public lands provide opportunity for recreation, forestry, livestock grazing and industrial development. These lands are tied to our lifestyle and prosperity. As hunters and anglers, we value our public lands for their diverse recreational and conservation opportunities. Striking the balance between recreation, industry and environmental protection on multi-user landscapes is a ...

On February 11th, the Minnesota Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers welcomed the introduction of Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn’s Comprehensive Plan to Address Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Outbreak.  The plan includes a series of bills, outlined here, which would: Require active captive cervid operators to use double fencing. Place a moratorium on new captive cervid operations and include a process for buy-outs of existing operations. Give the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) ...