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NV BHA Supports AB 345: Science-based Predator Management Funding/Plans

[EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Author]: Caitlin Thompson
To the Nevada State Senate Committee on Natural Resources:Senate members Ford, Manendo, Segerblom, Goicoechea and SettelmeyerRe: AB 345 (re: management of wildlife)From: Karen BoegerBoard member, NV Chapter Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA)May 14, 2013Dear Chairman Ford and committee members,I urge you to support AB 345 as amended. Nevada's valuable wildlife resource, and the public to which it belongs, will benefit by the proposed revisions and addtions to NRS 501.100.  The current $3 ...
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WY BHA Supports Non-Motorized Designation on Snake River

[EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Author]: Wyoming BHA
The following is a letter that was to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department on behalf of Wyoming BHA, in support of the proposed non-motorized designation on the Snake River. Dear Commission Members: As a conservation organization of sportsmen that value the solitude, challenge and escape that traditional, non-motorized hunting and fishing opportunities provide, Wyoming Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (WY BHA) would like to offer our support of the non-motorized designation proposed on the ...
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BHA Position Statement: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems (UAVS) and Fair Chase Hunting

[EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Author]: Arkansas BHA Chapter
August 25, 2013   Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems (commonly called “drones”) are increasingly important in the military and have high potential to contribute to the fields of wildlife biology, search-and-rescue, agriculture and many other applications. However, in private hands there is small but growing interest in using these highly sophisticated remote-controlled aircraft to scout, monitor and stalk big game. BHA believes this technology represents a widespread opportunity for abuse, and ...
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BHA Members Get Their Hands Dirty to Improve Habitat

[EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Author]: Caitlin Thompson
Around the country on America’s wild public lands, BHA members are helping to protect pristine habitat key to great hunting and fishing. Read on to find out more about State Chapter projects and work days. Idaho BHA –May 3-5, the Idaho Chapter partnered with the Idaho Fish & Game to remove approximately 3,500 feet of barbed wire fence and T-posts to improve elk migration corridors on the Craig Mountian Wildlife Management Area. Chapter members camped at Benton Meadows on Craig Mountain, did ...
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LETTER: Ban Drones for Hunting in Montana

[EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Author]: Montana BHA
May 9, 2013 To: Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission From: Montana Chapter, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Issue: Regulating Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems (Drones) in Hunting Background: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems (commonly called “drones”) are increasingly important in the military and have high potential to contribute to the fields of wildlife biology, search-and-rescue, agriculture and many other applications. However, in private hands there is small but growing interest in ...
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Help Protect Bristol Bay

[EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Author]: Caitlin Thompson
As you may have heard the next chapter in the Bristol Bay Pebble Mine dilemma is unfolding and we need you (and your friends) to take a minute to provide comments on the proposal. Here’s what’s at stake in Bristol Bay… Bristol Bay’s wild rivers, wetlands and frontier land supports the world’s largest remaining wild salmon fishery, 35 fish species (all 5 species of Pacific Salmon) and 46% of the global abundance of wild sockeye   Wild, undisturbed wildlife habitat for moose, ...
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WY BHA Opposes Transfer of Public Lands

[EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Author]: Wyoming BHA
Position Statement: WY BHA Opposes Transfer of Public Lands During the last Legislative Session in Wyoming, HB228 was passed. Sponsored by House Representative David Miller of Riverton, this bill, referred to as the “Transfer of Public Lands Study” appropriated $30,000 to study the feasibility of transferring all Federal Lands in Wyoming to state and/or private ownership. WY BHA strongly opposes attempts ‘transfer’ the public lands we all own and depend on – a proposal which would benefit a ...
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NM BHA Update 4-30-13

[EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Author]: Caitlin Thompson
NM BHA Member: Between spring turkey season, the designation of the Rio Grande del Norte and the reintroduction of the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness legislation, NM BHA has been busy, to say the least.Two quick updates: -You’re invited to Colorado BHA’s 5th Annual Rendezvous – Every year Colorado BHA members gather for a weekend of camping, grilling, fishing and camaraderie with fellow backcountry sportsmen.  This year, Colorado BHA has invited New Mexico BHA members to join the event, ...
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NM BHA Supports Wilderness Designation of the Columbine-Hondo WSA

[EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Author]: Caitlin Thompson
Located in Taos County just East of the recently-designated Rio Grande del Norte National Monument (242, 555 acres), is a section of wild country that has long been recognized by sportsmen for its high value hunting and fishing opportunities and wilderness characteristics – The Columbine Hondo Wilderness Study Area.  Click here or on the image for a full sized map of this area.The area provides high quality habitat for Bear, Big Horn Sheep, Elk and Mule Deer. Rio Grande Cutthroat also ...
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A Perspective on BHA, Conservation and Hunting

[EasyDNNnewsLocalizedText:Author]: Caitlin Thompson
Longtime Oregon BHA Member Mathew Grady shares his thoughts on the need for BHA, hunting and the conservation of wild lands. It has been a long time since I put words to paper regarding my passion for wild lands. However, my mind has never stopped working on the problem of Nature’s devalued status in our society, nor has my heart stopped breaking from the seemingly relentless destruction of wild places in the name of this or that political or financial objective. For a while, I have felt ...
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