Backcountry Hunters and AnglersMontana ChapterFish Wildlife and Parks CommissionHelena MT 59620Dear Chairman Vermillion and Commissioners:Re Wanken settlement on Marias River WMAMembers of Montana Backcountry Hunters and Anglers have had very positive on- the- ground experiences with the Marias River WMA in its present condition.  Some of our members have hiked, floated, drove to available canyon rim access points since its acquisition.  The WMA is comprised of relatively undeveloped prairie ...

Here’s an update on Oregon’s BHA conservation work weekend.  We had a small group of volunteers who did some big things.  In all, we cleared over 650 acres from junipers invading some core wildlife habitat.  Check out our short video of this event here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd1OMDHNIdcWe want to thank several BHA members for their hard work.  Nick Dobric instigated this conservation effort on behalf of BHA.  Nick works in the Hart-Sheldon regions and knows them intimately.  Also, a ...

By BHA's Oregon Sportsmen Outreach Coordinator, Brian Jennings.   Now that the Feds have gone back to work, we can get back to hunting and fishing on public lands that were shutdown to access.  And, we can expect to hear more about expected legislation from Senator Ron Wyden impacting 2.4 million acres in Western Oregon known as the O&C lands (Oregon & California Rail lands).  BHA has been following this issue closely and we have advocated a balanced use strategy which will protect back ...

By Kyle Blasch   Like many hunting enthusiasts I enjoy the challenges and simplicity of traditional bow hunting.   The close proximity required by using a primitive weapon magnifies the hunting experience both in duration of the encounter as well as the intimacy provided by being within a few strides of your quarry.   This past year I was fortunate to find myself with two free weeks during the archery season and decided to try my luck on a truly challenging hunt.  The challenge was to ...

The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is one of the most iconic landscapes in America.  But, this 1.8 million acre treasure is under severe travel pressure which negatively impacts wildlife habitat.  This video examines the problem and solutions.  Is road density reduction coming to the Rogue?//www.youtube.com/embed/MBL8-Zd1rY8?rel=0&wmode=opaque