House Passes WILD Act The House of Representatives voted to pass the WILD Act (H.R. 5900), led by Reps. David Joyce (R-OH) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) on Monday under Suspension of the Rules. Supported by BHA, this legislation would reauthorize the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program through the 2028 Fiscal Year. In the last three decades, more than 6 million acres of private lands have been voluntarily conserved through the Partners for Fish and Wildlife ...

The following letter was submitted on behalf of the Oregon Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers on February 6th, 2024 ahead of the House Committee on Natural Resources hearing in support of HB 4148. February 6, 2024 House Committee of Natural Resources Dear Chair, Vice Chairs, and Committee Members, The Oregon Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers prides ourselves on being the voice for our public lands, waters and wildlife. Representing approximately 1000 dues paying members and ...

Learn more about what goes on in the halls of Congress as Hal sits down with BHA Government Relations Manager Kaden McArthur to discuss the 2023 wins BHA played a role in achieving for the conservation of our public lands and waters. 

The Iowa Chapter of Backcountry Hunter & Anglers is happy to report that HF 2104 died in subcommittee today. As a result of an outpouring of support by Iowa’s hunters, anglers, trappers, and public land advocates, the members of the subcommittee voted unanimously in opposition. HF 2104 would have removed the ability of the Iowa DNR to purchase public land at auction or acquire it from non-profit organizations who acquired it in a competitive manner. During the casting of the votes, the ...

BHA AFI Trapping 101 Jan 29th 2024   Click the link to view slides from part 1: Part 1 Sources and continued reading links: Trapping History:“The Company” by Deckle Edge https://www.amazon.com/Company-Rise-Fall-Hudsons-Empire/dp/0385694075 “Fur, Fortune, and Empire” by Eric J Dolin - https://www.amazon.com/Fur-Fortune-Empire-History-America/dp/0393340023 Mountain Man: John Colter, the Lewis & Clark Expedition, and the Call of the American West (American Grit) by David Weston Marshall - ...