Christopher Sheets, Age 31   Hometown: Buffalo, WY   What’s your favorite style of hunting or fishing?   Archery, Fly fishing    What do you do for a living, or what did you do, if you’re retired?   I am a Wildlife Biologist for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)   Why did you join BHA?       I wanted to give something back to the wild areas that have given so much to me over the years.  I realized that these areas need a sportsman’s and a local’s voice.  BHA fills that need and so joined ...

We need some Dough, Moolah, Smackers,  Bones, Scratch... Yep, no matter what you call it, MT BHA can only continue the fight for Montana's Backcountry and Sportsman as our funding allows, and there are a lot of new threats on the horizon.   While all the labor at MT BHA is done by volunteers, expenses just add up, and we’re running out of funding.To raise the much needed funds we have been given donation items by local businesses to auction off and give our members a chance to win terrific ...

Project Administrative Unit:  Helena National ForestLead Objector:  Greg Munther, Montana Backcountry Hunters and AnglersLead Objector:  Land Tawney, Backcountry Hunters and AnglersRules associated with Objection are cited and discussed in each individual objection.Montana Chapter Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is an all volunteer organization comprised of Montana resident hunters and anglers who are dedicated to protecting and enhancing Montana’s public land wildlife and fisheries ...

By Jay BantaCecil was a treasured friend since we first met in Utah's West Desert in 1981.  A true oxymoron, he was the first cattle rancher I had ever met who was a passionate and active wilderness advocate.  It cost him dearly when he lived in Montana, and it continued to cost him socially during the remainder of his life in Utah.  Many like to "talk the talk", but when the price becomes too high, they give up "walking the walk."  But never Cecil.  We didn't always see eye to eye on ...

The following Travel Management Comments were submitted by Colorado BHA on May 7, 2014 on the Burn Canyon Travel Management Plan, near Norwood, Colorado.Barbara SharrowField ManagerUncompahgre Field Office    On behalf of Colorado Backcountry Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, we would like to thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Norwood-Burn Canyon Travel Management Plan EA. Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is a member-driven sportsmen conservation organization dedicated to speaking-up ...