Stock your Tacklebox with Boots-on-the-Ground WisdomWe asked Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ Facebook Tribe this question:If you had to choose one fly or lure to fish with for the rest of your life, what would it be?We learned some things. One, you are an opinionated bunch. Also, perhaps you just like to say “woolly bugger.” Either way, here are some recommendations to keep in mind next time you’re at the tackle shop. • Dardevle Spoon (This was by far the most popular lure. Classic that still ...

"Wildly successful" describes Montana Chapter's first Campout as 35 members and their families gathered along the Blackfoot River in June.The weekend Campout proved to be a terrific way to get to know kindred souls from across the State who share the passion for wild places and wild things.A balloon-decorated bear target served as the focus for the archery shoot, followed by talks and demonstrations on flintknapping by Steve Platt and winter camping and backcountry skiing by Dick Robertson. ...

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers understand the value of clean and wild angling waters.  To kick-off summer, BHA would like to share your most picturesque, memorable or entertaining images that capture the "backcountry angling experience."  Submit your images to our 2nd annual "Backcountry Angling Photo Contest" and win great prizes from Filson.  To enter, upload your photos through our Facebook page along with a brief description of your image by August 1st.  If you are not on Facebook, email ...

As part of the Sportsmen for Hermosa Coalition, Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers extend our thanks and gratitude to Senator Michael Bennet and Congressman Scott Tipton for their bi-partisan commitment to protecting clean water and roadless habitat in Hermosa Creek.  With one of the largest remaining unprotected tracts of backcountry roadless habitat in Colorado and a range of cold water fishing opportunities, Hermosa Creek is one place that needs to remain as it is.  Hermosa Creek ...

The following is a letter that was submitted on behalf of Montana BHA, in opposition to a motorized development proposal on the Marais River.June 11, 2013Montana Fish and Game CommissionHelena MT 59620Dear Chairman Vermillion and Members of the Commission:Re Marias WMA AccessMontana Chapter Backcountry Hunters is a Montana grassroots hunter and angler organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing big, wild habitat as well as preservation of traditional non-motorized hunting and fishing ...