By BHA Conservation Director, Holly Endersby.   Scientists recently gave the nod to sea otters as unlikely protectors of estuary health. It seems the otters eat crabs which feed on small invertebrates that slurp up algae which bloom when water has increased nutrients in it. The algae grow on the leaves of sea grass-the canary in the coal mine of estuary health-causing less sunlight to reach the sea grass resulting in a die back of the plant. Nutrients increase in estuaries most commonly from ...

It may come as no surprise that when we asked BHA fans what their favorite backcountry meal was, “trout” was hands down the most common answer. After all, nothing quite beats a meal of fresh meat after eating dehydrated or processed meals for days on end. Given the popularity of this backcountry treat and that it’s getting to be that time of year again, I thought I’d share a few favorite backcountry fish cooking techniques. Got one that we don’t? Be sure to share it below. The ...

In the short window between first and second rifle seasons, Colorado BHA hosted two lively happy hours for hunters in Gunnison County. These informal gatherings, which took place on October 16th in Paonia and October 17th in Gunnison, attracted local and non-resident hunters alike who came together to discuss Colorado BHA’s efforts to identify areas of high-value backcountry habitat in Gunnison County for permanent protection.With door prizes, great food, plenty of cold beverages and hunting ...

10/23/13RE: Path Forward CommentsBrian Kurzel & CPW Staff,On behalf of Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, I want to thank you for providing the opportunity to comment on the Draft Path Forward document.Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers represents sportsmen and women who value the opportunity to experience the challenge, solitude and multifaceted reward that hunting and fishing our wild public lands and waters provides. We strongly believe that the management of our publicly owned ...

Jeff Hagener, DirectorMontana Department Fish Wildlife and ParksDear Jeff:On October 1, 2013 I had occasion to drive thru and hike parts of Spotted Dog Wildlife Management Area as part of a bowhunt in HD 215. I have attached a couple of photos to document grazing conditions that Montana Chapter Backcountry Hunters and Anglers do not feel are appropriate for a Wildlife Management Area managed by FWP.   We also are compelled to discuss the current motorized uses occurring on the WMA.As ...