Miramonte Fence Pull  Dan Noble State Wildlife Area  By Craig Grother   During the weekend of August 9 through 11, West Slope BHA members teamed up with Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff to remove 1.2 miles of old sheep wire fence and rebuild 2/3 mile of new wildlife friendly fence on the Dan Noble State Wildlife Area south of Norwood.  On Friday the 9th, 5 CPW employees and 5 members of BHA started work to prepare a 1.2 mile section of old fence for removal. Around mid-day BHA provided ...

Non-Lead Ammunition Speaks for Itself at Maine Workshop By Rob Bryan 8/11/2024   On August 10, Rob Bryan represented the New England Chapter at a workshop presented by the Non-Lead Partnership and hosted by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.  The workshop leaders, who have hunted everything from small game to Alaskan brown bears, presented solid scientific evidence comparing lead-based and non-lead ammunition in terms of impact on wildlife and the terminal performance of both ...

Using the eBird App to Further Citizen Science Efforts in Bird Hunting Species & Habitat Conservation The integration of technology into conservation efforts has opened up new ways for citizen scientists to contribute valuable data that supports the conservation of wildlife and natural habitats. One tech innovation in particular, that is making waves in the conservation communities, is the eBird app. The eBird app was developed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and launched in 2002 by ...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District has teamed up with the Wabash Riverfront Planning Partnership to develop an updated riverfront master plan for Terre Haute, IN. This master plan "will set goals and objectives, identify problems and opportunities, and make recommendations for land use improvements along sections of the Wabash River in downtown Terre Haute." They are currently seeking community feedback and recommendations, and your input would help! Continue ready for ...

On July 30th, the Oregon Chapter of BHA submitted comments and petition opposing e-bikes on specific trails within the Deschutes National Forest. The proposal by the US Forest Service would authorize the use of class 1, pedal-assist e-bikes on 161.4 miles of previously non-motorized trail within the Sisters and Bend – Fort Rock Ranger Districts of the Deschutes National Forest. Ultimately, the OR Chapter of BHA was able to garner over 200 signatures in opposition to the proposal. You can ...