1. States manage their lands to make money, not to provide opportunities for recreation. 2. States can’t afford to manage our public lands and would be forced to either raise taxes (a nonstarter) or sell them to           corporations or wealthy individuals. 3. Public lands are good for the economy. 4. Currently, many state lands across the country don’t allow hunting or camping…or even hiking. 5. You already own them. As a U.S. citizen, you own our public lands. The government is just the ...

March 9, 2016 Governor Dayton, The MN Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers thanks you for your leadership in opposing the proposed Twin Metals sulfide-ore copper mine at the edge of the Boundary Waters Wilderness. As sportsmen and women who value the challenge of pursuing fish and game in wild, unbroken habitat with minimal technological support, we consider the BWCA a premier outdoor adventure destinations in America. Our members have detailed knowledge of lakes and rivers that include ...

MISSOULA, Mont. - Backcountry Hunters & Anglers' 2016 North American Rendezvous was one for the record books, shattering records for attendance, funds raised for conservation and positive energy generated by backcountry enthusiasts - and signaling that 2016 will continue to be marked by unprecedented growth and accomplishment for the 12-year-old sportsmen's group.More than 5,000 outdoor enthusiasts traveled from all parts of the United States and Canada to attend the annual gathering, which ...

       By BHA's 2016 Aldo Leopold Award Winner, Mark Heckert I am humbled and deeply appreciative of the honor of the Aldo Leopold Award you have given me for my actions in defense of our public lands during the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge occupation. I have always considered my identity as an American to be viscerally intertwined with our great open spaces, owned by every American, where each of us is lord of all we see and travel. These lands are not “revenue streams” or playgrounds ...

First comprehensive energy bill passed by Senate in nine years permanently reauthorizes Land and Water Conservation Fund, includes key components of bipartisan sportsmen's bill WASHINGTON - In a morning vote on April 20, 2016 the U.S. Senate advanced a comprehensive energy bill that includes measures critical to public lands, fish and wildlife management and public access for hunters, anglers and other recreationists, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers announced. In addition to making vital ...