FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Aug. 30, 2024  Contact: Joel Weltzien, (406) 925-3771, weltzien@backcountryhunters.org Anglers and Hunters Applaud Introduction of Legislation to Create Sáttítla National Monument Trout Unlimited and Backcountry Hunters and Anglers support permanent protection for unique aquifer, upland habitats, and sporting opportunities of the Medicine Lake Highlands SACRAMENTO—Trout Unlimited (TU) and Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) praised today’s announcement from Sens. Alex ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Aug. 28, 2024  Contact:  Thomas Plank | plank@backcountryhunters.org Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Run Full-Page Ads Urging CO, OR, CA, and AZ Legislators to Act to Protect Public Lands and Conservation Program   The Ads Will Target Congressional Reps. Boebert (CO), Bentz (OR), Calvert (CA), and Ciscomani (AZ)   Today, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA), an organization representing outdoor sportsmen and women, announced full-page, print ads in Arizona, Oregon, ...

The NM Citizen Advisory Committee* met with NMDGF staff on August 15th in Santa Fe to determine priorities for Habitat Stamp funding among 11 collaborative submissions. Eight of the nine Advisory Committee members were physically present; the other joined the meeting virtually. At the previous public meeting on July 15, 2024, in Las Cruces, each of the project submissions was presented by NMDGF staff, the FS or BLM staff, or both, responded to questions or comments from Committee members or ...

The essence of fall is in the air and termination dust has even made an appearance in some areas. Fall is here in Alaska...Our favorite time of year! This fall, aside from all the hunting and fishing you're (hopefully) doing, we hope to see you at a few of our public lands events across the state. Events Coming Up Soon! You’ve seen it, we’ve seen it, everyone sees it–trash in the backcountry from the coast to the alpine. Let’s pack it out! ...

The Threat to Our State Parks Nine of Florida's State Parks are currently facing proposed amendments to their unit management plans that could significantly alter their character and natural habitat. These amendments would allow for the development of golf courses, lodges, and pickleball courts within these parks—a move that threatens to undermine the very essence of what makes these places so special. The affected parks include: Camp Helen State Park (Bay County) Dr. Von Mizell – Eula ...