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Aug

2014

Colorado BHA Hosts 2nd Annual Angling Workshop

DENVER -- Colorado's backcountry's streams and lakes offer a lifetime of fishing opportunity for anglers willing to explore. But hiking into these high-country fisheries can be daunting for those who have never done it before.To help give anglers the skills and confidence needed to take that next step, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is joining with Backcountry Hunters and Anglers to present "A Taste of Backcountry Angling," on August 23 near Empire, Colorado.This day-long clinic is designed for ...
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Aug

2014

Hunters/Anglers Support Holding Anti-Government Extremists Accountable

Recently anti-government extremist David Justice was arrested by federal authorities for tearing down an access gate along the Cushman Creek Trail near Olathe, Colo. Justice, also known as Stanley Hugh Anderson, appeared in U.S. District court in Grand Junction Friday, July 25, to face one felony count of willful destruction of government property.[1]As a big game hunter, veteran, and chairman of the Colorado Backcountry Hunters & anglers (BHA), I’ve watched with some trepidation during ...
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14

Aug

2014

Sportsmen-Veterans Support Efforts To Protect Browns Canyon, Colorado

Back in October 1991 the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released its Wilderness Study Report for the Browns Canyon Wilderness Study Area (WSA) between Salida and Buena Vista in Chaffee County, Colo., saying (in part): “Due … to its rugged topography, this WSA is important habitat for numerous wildlife species such as mule deer, mountain lion and bighorn sheep ... bobcat, black bear … and … elk.”[1]Colorado U.S. Senator Mark Udall has introduced legislation that would protect 22,000 acres of ...
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Aug

2014

Support Closure of the USDA Agriculuture Research Sheep Experiment Station

Tom Vilsack, SecretaryUS Department of Agriculture1400 Independence Ave, SWWashington DC 20250 Dear Secretary Vilsack,Montana Backcountry Hunters and Anglers appreciate the opportunity to write in support the proposed closure of the USDA Agriculture Research Sheep Experiment Station based in Dubois Idaho.Our 350 Montana hunters and angler members strongly support well managed public land, as well as wildlife and wildlife habitat management.  We have personal experiences that demonstrate the ...
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31

Jul

2014

Travel Management at a Crossroad

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers understands the value of well reasoned travel management planning that protects the fish and wildlife habitat that our sporting traditions depend on.  National legislation introduced by Representative Walden (R-OR) has the potential of stripping the many habitat and sporting values that travel management protects.  The following video highlights why travel management is so important:
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Jul

2014

Video Highlights: Sportsmen Gathering in Washington DC on the Land & Water Conservation Fund

Last week, sportsmen gathered in Washington DC with Western elected officials to discuss the importance of the Land & Water Conservation Fund for public land conservation, hunting and fishing access and the outdoor economy.  The following is a short video of highlights from this event. 
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Jul

2014

Episode #9 of the Backcountry College: Water in The Backcountry

One of the most important things to consider when in the woods is water. Learn how to find good, clean, pathogen free water, as well as treatment options when the only water you can find is questionable.//www.youtube.com/embed/_nqlaJljy9Q?rel=0&wmode=opaqueThe Backcountry College is produced by Twisted Stave Media.
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24

Jul

2014

BHA Member Dan Martel Presents: "Tracks on Trails" - Mammal Tracking for Hike Leaders & Photographers - August 19th

“Tracks on Trails” – Mammal Tracking for Hike Leaders & PhotographersPresenter: BHA Member, Dan MartelHave you ever wondered what creature left those tracks or scat on the trail? This workshop will teach simple and effective techniques for identifying common Colorado mammals. Topics include the use of simple track taxonomies, habitat, season, accurate measurement and aging. Other topics will include the use of field guides and tips for wildlife observation.Photographers if you are interested ...
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Jul

2014

Secretary Jewell Joins Senators Jon Tester, Mark Udall and Ron Wyden to Call For Reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund

The Sportsman Channel’s Randy Newberg Notes, “LWCF has been a Great Tool for Securing Places to Hunt and Fish for Sportsmen”Washington, D.C. – Today, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) joined Randy Newberg, host of The Sportsman Channel’s “Fresh Tracks with Randy Newberg,” to discuss the importance of the Land and Water Conservation Fund to sportsmen. Senator Mark Udall (D-CO) served as a host of the event. Co-sponsored by the Bull Moose ...
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21

Jul

2014

Montana BHA's Response to a Slanted Survey on Federal Land Management in Montana

The following is Montana BHA's response to a recent survey conducted by the Environmental Quality Council in regards to the management of federal lands in the state.Montana Environmental Quality CouncilPO Box 201704Helena, MT 59620-1704Attention:  EQC Members:As a statewide hunting and angling organization, Montana Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (MT BHA) consists of over 300 engaged Montana men and women. The following is our response to SJ 15 and the recent survey of counties re SJ15 by ...
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