It's the most wonderful time of the year! The days are getting shorter and hunting season is officially upon us. Like most of us here at Wyoming BHA, we expect many of you are spending as much time afield or on the water as possible this fall. With that in mind, here's an abbreviated recap of what we've been up to this quarter. Policy Updates In August, Wyoming BHA submitted comments on the Proposed Big Game Damage Claim regulation change, which was similar to HB60 that we ...

“Deerness manifests a death.My word is grateful.”- Ursula K. Le Guin, Always Coming Home Fall is here, and hunting season is in full swing. Even as many of us turn our thoughts to filling freezers, it’s important not to lose sight of the conservation fights at our doorstep. Unfortunately, the challenges to public lands, water, and wildlife don’t take hunting season off–especially in an election year. For proof, look no further than Prop 127. On Colorado ballots this fall, this initiative ...

On September 28th, New England BHA attended StiperFest and was represented by Aaron Townsley and Jen True from the Massachusetts Team and talked with hundreds of folks about BHA's conservation work with striped bass and maintaining coastal access for the public.  StriperFest is held by On the Water in Falmouth, Cape Cod. It starts out as a catch and release striper contest every year called the Striper Cup. Anglers pay an entrance fee to the Striper Cup and throughout the season there is a ...

Have a skeptical family member or friend who thinks a big cat can only be a “trophy” and not table fare? Get your hands on some catamount meat and treat them to this mountain lion carnitas recipe, courtesy of BHA's Regional Policy Coordinator, Bryan Jones. Servings: 6 Ingredients: 3 pounds mountain lion meat (shoulder or hind quarter works well)½ pound of lard or other rendered fat1 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice (store bought will work)3 cups water4 cloves of garlic1 tablespoon cumin2 ...