The following is a compilation of images of the places that we hunt and fish; public lands secured through funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The LWCF was set-up by congress in 1964 to fund public acquisition of land and water, and easements through revenues from oil and gas leases on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Since its creation LWCF has funded land acquisitions and easements on more than 7 million acres. Many of the places that we hunt and fish have benefited ...

To: Rick Brazell Forest Supervisor Clearwater National Forest 12730 Hwy 12 Orofino, ID 83544Dear Mr. Brazell,Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is a national group of outdoors-people who cherish the opportunity to pursue America’s outdoor traditions in pristine and natural surroundings. We have a strong chapter in Idaho. As you know, the US Forest Service Northern Region offers world-class opportunities for backcountry hunting and fishing. Indeed, conserving these places and opportunities are ...

Elimination of all cross country travel by ATV's on public land (BLM, USFS, State (IDL)). The IDFG must retain its ability to regulate ATV use as an aid to hunting. Non-motorized regulations exist throughout the state that are regularly ignored. Funds and personnel must be made available to enforce existing motorized closures on public lands. We support protection of lands identified by the BLM as having "wilderness character", and feel the recent order by Secretary Salazar should be ...

From the 3/4/11 Duluth News Tribune “State Land Bill is Egregious anti-Hunting Legislation” David A. Lien Hunters, anglers and other outdoors enthusiasts are concerned about a bill the State House Environment Committee is considering. It's HF332, the "No Net Increase in State Land" bill. It would deprive sportsmen and sportswomen of the incalculable benefits of public-hunting lands and other lands. In a nutshell, the bill is nothing short of anti-hunting legislation. "(The bill) would ...