Nationally syndicated radio talk show host Lars Larson interviewed Brian Jennings, Oregon’s Sportsmen’s Outreach Coordinator on Friday, July 26th. They discussed BHA’s conservation outreach, proposals for increased logging on Federally-Managed Timberlands in Oregon, and Lars’ upcoming fall hunts. The short interview, found here, was heard on 18 Oregon radio stations.To view BHA’s position on new management of Oregon’s federally-managed forests, click here.To send an email message of support ...

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers understand the value of hunting and angling in wild, undeveloped landscapes. We understand the science that clearly illustrates the need for public fish and wildlife habitat that’s free form the noise and disturbance of modern life. And while we’re passionate about ensuring these resources and traditions remain intact for years to come, we also understand that our land managers are under immense pressure from other, sometimes competing interests. So when land ...

The upcoming meetings regarding the Grand Bargain Land Exchange Initiative are an important opportunity for members to speak-up for Utah’s backcountry fish and wildlife habitat, and sporting traditions. UT BHA encourages members to participate in the meetings that will be held in eastern Utah in Castle Dale, Monticello, Moab, and Vernal. We must tell Representatives Bishop and Chaffetz that these areas are important to us and future generations of hunters and fishermen.  For a lot of us, ...

LARIMIE, WY – The Wyoming Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers has partnered with the Medicine Bow National Forest to restore habitat degraded by illegal Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) use on Pole Mountain. On Saturday, July 27, members of WY Backcountry Hunters & Anglers will gather to curb resource damage by installing buck and rail fencing, signage and barricades along motorized routes. Pole Mountain has long been recognized for its high quality habitat for elk, mule deer and numerous ...

Senator Wyden recently initiated a process to improve management on Bureau of Land Management O & C Lands in Oregon. As sportsmen who depend on the traditional non-motorized access and high quality fish and wildlife habitat that these lands provide, we're committed to being involved in the process. BHA's position on this effort is as follows: BHA believes public lands should remain in public hands. BHA supports a balanced use policy for public lands in a collaborative management strategy ...