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Nov

2018

Colorado BHA Regional Director Serving On Habitat Partnership Program Committee

Colorado BHA Southeast Regional Director, Ty Woodward, was recently appointed to serve as the Sportsman’s Representative on the Arkansas River Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) Committee. HPP is a wildlife conflict resolution program administered by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), overseen by a State Council and implemented in much of Colorado by local committees. Funded by revenue from the sale of big game licenses, the HPP works through local committees to develop partnerships among ...
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Nov

2018

CWD Updates in Colorado

Late last month, the Colorado Chapter submitted comments to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) responding to their Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) response plan. You can read these comments below. CWD is a serious issue and we're committed to supporting and strengthening efforts that address and limit its impact. That is why CO BHA would also like to applaud Senator Bennet for introducing a bill to tackle CWD. You can read Senator Bennet's press release here. BHA Comment: Please consider the ...
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Nov

2018

Sportsmen: Wyoming wilderness bill would endanger our traditions

Wyoming’s hunting and fishing traditions depend on the conservation of quality habitat and wildlife on our public lands. Unfragmented and undisturbed backcountry lands often represent the most valuable of these resources. It’s no coincidence that great hunting is often found in the backcountry, and it’s not by chance that these landscapes are untamed and undeveloped today. Our state’s wilderness study areas, or WSAs, and lands with wilderness character, or LWCs, have helped safeguard ...
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Nov

2018

Wyoming BHA Sponsors 1st Annual Youth Antelope Hunt

This November the Wyoming Chapter sponsored a youth antelope hunt near Casper. The event was organized in partnership with local businesses, guides, and organizations, and marks the first annual youth antelope hunt for this partnership. Wyoming Co-Chair Jeff Muratore led this effort for the chapter and guided one of the participants on a successful hunt. In all, ten youth participated and all had successful harvests! The participants were the first to get to hunt the property this year ...
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Oct

2018

Public Easements and Road Vacations: What's at Stake in Park County Wyoming

As hunters and anglers one of the biggest issues facing us today is public access. Knowing where we stand and what our rights are doesn't simply protect us as individuals, it can ensure that access to our public lands doesn't slip from our fingers and disappear.  A timely example of this is a decision before the Park County Commission in Wyoming right now. Recently a private land owner filed a petition to vacate (eliminate) an easement granting public access to the only road that reaches ...
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Sep

2018

CO Chapter Comments on Trail Development Plan in Western CO

Colorado Parks and Wildlife                                                                                                                        September 19, 2018 State Trails Program 13787 US Hwy 85 North Littleton, CO 80125   Public Comment – 2018 Colorado the Beautiful Grant: Pioneer’s Redefined – West End Trails Master Development Plan   Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the West End Trails Master Plan submitted for your consideration under the Colorado the Beautiful grant ...
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Sep

2018

Wyoming Chapter Donates $1,500 to Access Yes

Recently, the Wyoming Chapter of BHA made a donation of $1,500 to Access Yes, a significant show of support for a very important program. Access to hunting and fishing grounds is a critical issue for all sportsmen and women. The Wyoming Chapter is proud to support this program, Wyoming Game and Fish, and the hunters and anglers who depend on Access Yes. "In a state that is roughly 50% deeded private acres, it is crucial that the hunting public have avenues to gain access for hunting and ...
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Sep

2018

December Leases Sales Raise Wildlife Concerns

With the Department of Interior's current emphasis of energy dominance on our public lands it’s important for us as sportsmen to be paying close attention to where and how this development is taking place. A timely example of this is the upcoming BLM December lease sale here in Colorado. With 227 parcels totaling 236,010 acres across the state, many impacting priority habitat for sage grouse, elk, mule deer, bighorn, moose, and pronghorn - there is a lot at stake. As sportsmen we know our ...
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Aug

2018

Colorado State University Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Club Appoints New President

The Colorado State University (CSU) Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Club recently appointed a new club president, William Lueth. William was raised in rural northern Colorado and started hunting at an early age, joining his dad on elk hunts and fishing forays. “My grandparents always told me stories of their hunting and fishing experiences,” he adds. “Recently, I have been going fishing and hunting with a close friend, who has helped me to further refine my skills.” He took up ...
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Aug

2018

GMUG Wilderness Evaluation Comment Period

Right now the Forest Service is evaluating backcountry landscapes within the Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnision National Forests (GMUG) for wilderness suitability - to determine which backcountry landscapes are suitable to recommend to Congress for permanent wilderness protection as part of the multi-year Forest Planning Revision Process. We have until September 5th to comment The Forest Service has published a Draft Wilderness Evaluation Reportwhich provides wilderness suitability ...
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