Backcountry Hunters & Anglers bids a sad goodbye to Dan Heinz, a stalwart supporter of BHA and the ideals the organization stands for. He was as tough as the Nevada backcountry he loved so dearly.  Please read on for stories of Dan, written by his friends and fellow outdoorsmen. Dan lived in Nevada's Pah Rah Mountains, but loved rugged wild country all around North America. He served the public as a ranger for the Forest Service. He worked as an outfitter and guide and was particularly ...

Have you ever had a hunting or fishing trip ruined by illegal OHV-use? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could identify the violator?In a Denver Post Opinion piece titled “Who was that masked man on the Four-Wheeler”, Colorado BHA life member Bill Sustrich described having six elk hunts ruined by illegal OHV-use. Bill argued that “from my conversations with other sportsmen, I know I am not alone — and we're getting fed up with it.” Turns out, Bill was right, he is not alone.In a letter urging ...

Hunting the urban backcountry wilderness: a misnomer? Perhaps in most cases it is. However, I recently stumbled across an area that challenges this notion. Located on the urban-rural fringe of Southwest Denver the 8,200 acre Highlands Ranch “Backcountry Wilderness Area” hosts a herd of 300 elk, 400-class bulls, and provides both limited hunting opportunities and critical over-wintering habitat for elk and deer. The Backcountry Wilderness Area is formerly private land now conserved through a ...