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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...