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5

Mar

2025

The Irreplaceable American Ideal

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A Message from BHA President & CEO Patrick Berry   Public land is as American as Mom’s apple pie and the stars and stripes. It’s woven into the fabric of our history, culture, and principles of democracy. It’s the place where generations of hard-working Americans have pursued their passions for hunting and fishing, nurtured an enduring conservation ethic, and found solace from the rest of life.  The concept that our shared resources can be managed in a collaborative and cooperative manner to ...

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4

Mar

2025

March 2025 Federal Policy Roundup

March 2025 Federal Policy Roundup Throughout February, the fledgling second Trump administration continued to make announcements with broad and significant impacts to the management of public lands and waters. This includes the nomination of key positions to oversee our nation’s vast natural resources, as well as their first directives. Meanwhile, Congress has been busy introducing legislation with implications for conservation and access, though congressional leadership primarily remains ...
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4

Mar

2025

Western State Policy Spotter - March

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This is your March 4th edition of BHA's Western Policy Spotter - a high-level scan of state policy and legislation impacting wild public lands, waters and wildlife across the West. Note - this is not a comprehensive list of legislation or issues that chapters are working on, but rather a spotlight in the moment of what is moving. There are many more bills and issues BHA's chapters are grappling with, and those will be added to the Spotter when they are strategic to surface. Jump to ...
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28

Feb

2025

Reintroduction of CORE Act Renews Hope for Conservation of Colorado Public Lands and Wildlife Habitat

Author: Nadia Marji
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  February 28, 2025    CONTACT:  Kaden McArthur, Director of Policy & Government Relations, mcarthur@backcountryhunters.org    Reintroduction of CORE Act Renews Hope for Conservation of Colorado Public Lands and Wildlife Habitat  By conserving over 420,000 acres, including 100,000 acres of wilderness, the CORE Act would keep Colorado’s backcountry intact for wildlife and Public Land Owners® alike.    Washington, D.C. – Imagine standing on the edge of Colorado’s high ...
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28

Feb

2025

Legislation to Expand Arkansas Wilderness Would Advance Conservation for Generations to Come

Author: Nadia Marji
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  February 28, 2025    CONTACT:  Kaden McArthur, Director of Policy & Government Relations, mcarthur@backcountryhunters.org    Legislation to Expand Arkansas Wilderness Would Advance Conservation for Generations to Come  Flatside Wilderness Area was established as part of a broader push during the 1980s to protect America’s last remaining wild landscapes. If passed, new legislation would permanently protect an additional 2,200 acres.    Washington, D.C. – If you’ve ...
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28

Feb

2025

New Opportunities for Public Access, Habitat Conservation Possible with Bipartisan Reintroduction of VPA-HIP Bill

Author: Nadia Marji
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  February 28, 2025    CONTACT:  Kaden McArthur, Director of Policy & Government Relations, mcarthur@backcountryhunters.org    New Opportunities for Public Access, Habitat Conservation Possible with Bipartisan Reintroduction of VPA-HIP Bill  Since its inception in 2008, the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program has expanded public access to more than 3 million acres of private land for outdoor recreation.   Washington, D.C. – Though every American is a ...
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Feb

2025

2025 BHA Awards Nomination Portal

Do you know an individual who deserves to be recognized for their outstanding contributions to conservation or our organization? This is your chance to help us honor their work with one of our 2025 Awards! Award recipients are announced at the North American Rendezvous, set for June 13-15, 2025 in Missoula, Montana.  Take this opportunity to nominate individuals or chapters for the following awards: The Jim Posewitz Award for advancing ethical, responsible behavior in the hunting and ...
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21

Feb

2025

Senate Amendment to Reinstate Staff at DOI, Forest Service Fails

Author: Nadia Marji
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  February 21, 2025    CONTACT:  Kaden McArthur, Director of Policy and Government Relations, mcarthur@backcountryhunters.org     Senate Amendment to Reinstate Staff at DOI, Forest Service Fails  A critical opportunity to support America’s public lands and reinstate thousands of federal employees vital to natural resource management went unrealized last night.    Washington, D.C. – An amendment aimed at reinstating thousands of fired federal employees at the ...
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18

Feb

2025

Compounding Damage with Destruction on a North Carolina River

During the deluge of Hurricane Helene, over 30 inches of rain fell in the headwaters of the iconic Nolichucky River in North Carolina, falling on ground already saturated from prior rain. The Nolichucky crested nine feet higher than its record flood levels, wiping out almost everything in its path. Although the river experienced scouring and erosion, it was the man-made infrastructure that fared the worst. Among the losses were almost 40 miles of railroad tracks owned by CSX ...
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18

Feb

2025

Public Lands Firings Hurt Hunters and Anglers

  Late last week the Trump administration fired more than 5,000 federal employees within the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Forest Service (totaling 10% of the USFS staff). The firings were done without regard for staff roles or performance, but rather targeted individuals with "probationary status" who were hired or switched federal jobs within the last year, as well as veterans hired through non-competitive processes within the last two years. This is a devastating blow to the ...
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