Winter solitude– In a world of one color The sound of wind.  - Basho[1]   As winter settles in across Colorado, many of us are looking forward to a holiday respite. But the hard work of conservation continues, and the threats facing our public lands don’t hibernate. Below you’ll read about just a few of the many issues Colorado BHA is engaged in to protect hunting, fishing, and wild places. Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is only as strong as its members. Now through December 31, when you ...

2023 has been another year of success and growth for the Kentucky Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. We hosted 15 official events in 2021, 31 events in 2022, this year we are up to 40 official events, one of which is getting ready to happen as of this writing. That is an increase of nearly 30% in one year. Events were conducted statewide, and it is safe to assume that our Chapter Leaders are committed to the BHA mission, “…to ensure North America’s outdoor heritage of hunting and ...

PUBLIC TESTIMONY SUBMITTED 12/6/23 to WDFW COMMISSION    Washington Fish & Wildlife Commission 600 Capital Way N. Olympia, WA 98501 December 6, 2023 Re: Petition to Begin Rulemaking Regarding Black Bear and Cougar Rulemaking To the Honorable Members of the Fish and Wildlife Commission, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is a non-profit conservation organization which seeks to ensure North America’s outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting, through education and work on behalf ...

On Dec. 14, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted to advance six pieces of legislation that would conserve landscapes Backcountry Hunters & Anglers considers high-priority because they hold valuable fish and wildlife habitat across the western United States. In total, the six bills supported by BHA would permanently conserve 2.5 million acres of public lands and protect more than 1,000 miles of wild and scenic rivers. Members and supporters of BHA have advocated for these ...

Welcome! Hey everyone,  December is upon us! As the end of the year approaches I ask you to take time to reflect on how you have used public lands and water in your outdoor pursuits. Our mission at BHA is to ensure North America's outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting, through education and work on behalf of wild public lands, waters, and wildlife. Join us for continued access to our public lands and waters across New York and beyond.  Use the follow the links to take ...