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Oct

2024

Sulfide Mining Destroys Watersheds

Author: David Lien
(“Sulfide mining destroys watersheds.” Duluth News Tribune: 10/12/24) During the last week of September, I was hunting ruffed grouse in northern Minnesota not far from the Superior National Forest and Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, where I’ve paddled, camped, chased grouse, and stalked whitetails for many years.[1] Hunters, anglers, canoeists, and others were relieved during 2023 when the administration of President Joe Biden issued Public Land Order 7917 (PLO), which protects the ...
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11

Oct

2024

SD BHA Celebrates 560-acre Addition to Game Production Area

  Last month, SD BHA celebrated the dedication of “The Stengle Tract,” a 560-acre addition to the Frozen Man Creek Game Production Area in Stanley County, South Dakota which marked a significant conservation and public access achievement. The initiative was a part of Pheasants Forever’s Build a Wildlife Area program, designed to create sustainable landscapes that support wildlife while providing recreational access. The new tract ensures permanent hunting opportunities and habitat for ...

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Oct

2024

Stearns Ruffed Grouse Habitat Management Project Proposal

Author: Kentucky BHA
The Stearns Ranger District of the Daniel Boone National Forest is requesting public comment on the Stearn Ruffed Grouse Management Plan proposal.  The project will be on US Forest Service property in portions of McCreary and Pulaski counties.  The project will greatly benefit a variety of species (Ruffed Grouse, Wild Turkey, Whitetailed Deer, Elk, Bear, early successional bird species, etc.).  I have attached detailed project information to this email. The project is currently open to the ...
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10

Oct

2024

Lemon Shallot Cream Sauce

  Lemon Shallot Cream Sauce Lemon Shallot Cream Sauce on Coho, contributed by Alec Boyd-Devine Recently, two friends from my hometown in Indiana visited me at my new cabin in Juneau, Alaska. Having fished for Atlantic salmon with one of them in Michigan, I knew this would be their first experience targeting saltwater Cohos. They were in Juneau primarily to waterfowl hunt, but we were fortunate that the Cohos were also running strong in the Gastineau Channel. I took this heavy run as ...
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10

Oct

2024

Utah Public Lands Lawsuit: How Can I Get Involved?

Author: Utah BHA
A lot of hunters and anglers have reached out to our chapter asking how they can get even more involved in opposing Utah’s Public Lands Lawsuit in addition to signing the petition on BHA’s website. Personal emails and phone calls to key legislators and government officials go a long way. Please be respectful with your comments.   Whether you are a Utah resident or an American citizen that is concerned with losing American public lands, here are some key officials to reach out to. Let them ...
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Oct

2024

Event Recap: Wick's Wildlife Area Fence Removal

Nineteen Iowa BHA members, college students, and family members gathered on September 15th, 2024 at Wick's Wildlife Area outside of Story City, IA for a fence removal project. The goal of the project was to remove as much fence as possible to improve access to the small section of the South Skunk River located in the northwest corner of the parcel, as well as mitigating the hazards downed fenceline can have to hunters and their dogs.   In just 4 hours, members of IA BHA and partnered with ...
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Oct

2024

The Access Frontlines

Author: Anonym

This article originally appeared as the President's Message column of the Summer 2024 Backcountry Journal.   By Patrick Berry Imagine the excitement and anticipation after a long week of work as you load up the jon boat and head out to one of your favorite hunting or fishing spots. It’s going to be a glorious day, you think to yourself. On the drive, you might ruminate about the grudge bass that you hooked a couple of times but couldn’t bring to the net, or the time you took your two young ...

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9

Oct

2024

The U.S. House of Representatives Introduces the North American Grasslands Conservation Act

Author: Thomas Plank
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 9, 2024 Contact: Thomas Plank, 303-720-0111, plank@backcountryhunters.org The U.S. House of Representatives Introduces the North American Grasslands Conservation Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — The North American Grasslands Conservation Act has been introduced in the House of Representatives by U.S. Representatives Nancy Mace (R – S.C.), Sharice Davids (D – Kan.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R – Penn.) and Mike Thompson (D – Calif.). Once passed, the legislation will be one of the ...
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Oct

2024

Recap: Public Lands Pint Night at Common Roots Brewing Sponsored by onX

Author: New York BHA
We had a great time celebrating Public Lands month at the Common Roots Flagship in South Glens Falls, NY  Former chair, Todd Waldron was on hand to talk about the early days of the NY Chapter among other topics.  Local members joined in and we even got a surprise visit from the Eastern Field Director, Chris Hennessey! One of our newest members, Kim Neaton, shared a story of her first ever deer hunt a couple weeks prior.  It was great to see old and new together sharing stories and catching ...
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Oct

2024

Proposed Indiana Bobcat Season, Public Comments Needed

Author: Indiana BHA
Update - Second Comment Period Open NOW until January 16th! Natural Resources Commission seeks input on proposed bobcat trapping rule changes - State of Indiana To learn more about how seasons and regulations are managed by the NRC, watch our recorded meeting with NRC reps: NCR RECORDED MEETING If you want to see an Indiana bobcat trapping season, your help is needed!Submit your comment In support of a Trapping Season here: https://www.in.gov/nrc/rules/rulemaking-docket/  For more ...
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