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Jun

2023

New York BHA June Newsletter

Welcome! Hey everyone,  Well turkey season has closed and I hope all that made it into the turkey woods had success! I have seen some successful trout anglers out there as well. As this unusually warm and dry weather hits us, be mindful of the smaller trout streams out there! We have a fair bit brewing here this summer so be sure to keep up with our social media to see the latest and be sure to tag us as we will share it.  Also, if you have an idea for an event contact us at ...
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May

2023

NY BHA May Newsletter

Welcome!   Hey everyone!  May is here and it's time to chase those gobbling turkeys, rising trout, and running stripers!  This Spring has shaped up to a great one weather wise, and my garden is already underway. We have also had some fun events lately with even more to come this month. Be sure to read on for the great events and plans we have for May. Also, if you have an idea for an event contact us at newyork@backcountryhunters.org or message us on social media.  Get out there and enjoy ...
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Apr

2023

Striped Bass & ASMFC Spring Meeting 2023

Back in 2022 every BHA Chapter from North Carolina to Maine – the entire footprint of the Atlantic Striped Bass range – advocated for conservation-minded priorities in Amendment 7 to the Striped Bass fishery management plan (FMP). Once again, the BHA Chapters that are represented on the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Striped Bass Management Board have come together to urge Commissioners to initiate responsive management action (an addendum) to address the most recent ...
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Apr

2023

New York State Lead Ammunition Ban 2023 Legislation

Assembly Bill A2084A (active currently for the 2023-2024 legislative session) prevents the use of lead ammunition in the taking of wildlife on state-owned lands and on lands contributing surface water to the New York City water supply. This bill has recently been amended to include updating the annual syllabus (NYDEC hunting regulations book) to include language of this bill. A similar bill (S4976A) has been in introduced the NY Senate and has been recognized as the same bill.  Now is the ...
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Apr

2023

New York BHA Chapter Newsletter - April

Welcome! Hello everyone!  In my neck of the woods, March is not going out full lamb but the cacophony of birds returning and toms strutting gives hope that spring will be here shortly. Although the regulations for trout fishing have changed, April 1st will always be the start of trout season for me, with a nice pause between ice fishing and nicer weather. Get out there this month and wet a line! Mark your calendars for September 8-10th for the NY BHA Rendezvous at the Hungry Trout in ...
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Mar

2023

Take Action – Rhode Island: 2023 House Judiciary Hearing on Shoreline Access

Protecting Shoreline Access is a top priority for the Rhode Island BHA team in 2023. Alongside a growing cohort of shoreline access advocates and organitations, BHA’s team remains energized following a momentous campaign during last year’s Legislative Session that saw a shoreline access bill introduced by Rep. Terri Cortvriend (Middletown, Portsmouth) pass the House of Representatives by unanimous vote, only to be held up in the Senate. In the last 12 months we have published articles, ...
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Mar

2023

New England BHA Opposes Restricting Public Forest Management in RI

During last year’s legislative session in Rhode Island the New England Chapter opposed a flurry of bills that sought to restrict the authority that the state and municipalities currently enjoy to manage lands that they own with the goal of “protecting” old growth forests. Read more about Rhode Island BHA’s 2022 legislative work in our 2022 Policy Roundup Earlier this year a similar bill, H5344, was introduced in the RI House of Representatives. Unfortunately, the current bill fails to ...
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Mar

2023

New England BHA Renews Legislation to Protect Rhode Island’s Wild Deer

The New England Chapter of BHA has introduced legislation in the RI General Assembly that if passed would protect Rhode Island’s wildlife, and in particular our wild deer. H5864, introduced by Rep. Scott Slater (D – District 10) and S607, introduced by Sen. Matt LaMountain (D – District 31) are a continuation of our efforts during prior legislative sessions to prevent the establishment of big game captive hunting facilities in our Rhode Island. These bills seeks to prohibit importing native ...
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Mar

2023

New York BHA Chapter Update - Winter 2023

From the Chair Hello everyone!  As the ice fishing season was a bit lackluster in my area this year, I am looking forward to Spring and getting after some brook trout andchasing turkeys and taking a bunch of folks with me to do it!  We have some really great events and plans for 2023. To start, we will be increasing our communications with NY members so watch your inbox each month and follow us on social media to keep up with the latest happenings. As a reminder, check your fishing license. ...
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Jan

2023

Meet the New England Chapter Campfire Storytellers

Join the New England Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers for a live storytelling event in Boston! BHA's Campfire Stories hosted by the New England Chapter and the C.C. Filson store in Boston is guaranteed to entertain and inspire! Tickets ($30) are limited. Click here to get your tickets! We’ll have a killer lineup of veterans and pros of the public woods and waters of North America spinning their best yarns in Filson’s store in the Seaport of Boston, including:   Jake ...
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