In July, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and Hunters of Color hosted a free, all-inclusive, two-day workshop for those who wanted to learn more about hunting, wild food and the conservation community. Day One consisted of an evening at the Filson Portland Store, where we had free-flowing conversations about conservation groups and actions in the Oregon and Washington areas. Day One started at the Filson Store in Portland, OR. Event speakers are excited to introduce people to hunting. From ...

Ben Franklin is quoted as telling his fellow revolutionaries that, “We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately.” While the consequences of the issues we face today are not near as dire, Franklin’s lessons are still very relevant. Lesson one, if we let small differences of opinion become greater than the overall mission, we will be overcome. Lesson two, when we work together we’re a force to be reckoned with. This is the ethos behind the Oregon Sportsmen’s ...

Venison Tartare Raw meat - tartare isn’t for the weak, or the careless, but neither of those terms describe backcountry hunters. Besides its reputation for the bold, tartare, like sushi, is simple, reasonably safe and quite possibly the purest expression of elk, deer or other cervid. With a few caveats, its very easy and is a surefire centerpiece for your next get-together. You will need: .5 lb clean, previously frozen venison. Top round is my favorite 1 tbsp Capers OR chopped pickled ...

Quality public hunting and fishing access consistently tops the list of issues outdoorsmen and women expect Backcountry Hunters & Anglers to help tackle.  The need for recreational access only continues to escalate as the supply of open lands is strained by changing land use patterns and growing development pressures for undeveloped lands and waters.  Limits on supply are being coupled with exploding demand as the pandemic-induced participation increases in hunting, fishing, shooting and ...

July 10 & 11 OR BHA members logged & brushed out 4 miles of trail in the Eagle Cap Wilderness.  This project was completed in conjunction with Wallowa Mountains Hells Canyon Trails Association (WMHCTA_.  The volunteer crew of 5 people and 7 long eared mules endured the hot temps to ensure future wilderness users safe access.  If you are interested in helping out, there are miles of trails that could use your help.  Meet like-minded people and enjoy our public lands.  Check out the WMHCTA ...