In support of wild places and more public access, voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 14 at the polls earlier this month, dedicating significant money to acquire and develop new state parks. The Texas Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is thrilled with the overwhelming support shown by voters in passing Proposition 14, The Centennial Parks Conservation Fund.  The fund made up of a portion of a state budget surplus, will dedicate $1 billion to create additional new parks across ...

If allowed, an oyster farm in Sapowet Cove would become the closest that CRMC has EVER allowed an aquaculture development to be permitted to any existing state public-access feature. Over two years ago Rhode Island BHA submitted testimony to Rhode Island’s Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) detailing our concerns with Application 2020-04-037, which seeks to establish an oyster farm in wading-depth water adjacent to Tiverton’s Sapowet Marsh Wildlife Management Area. This Tuesday, ...

In the November Regional Advisory Council (RAC) meeting agenda, we saw various proposals from the Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) emerge for public comment, some of which directly relate to BHA core issues, including hunter opportunity and access. The Utah Chapter of BHA provided written comment to the different RAC’s and the Wildlife Board which mainly focuses around two issues affecting Access and Opportunity: (1) the recommended changes to the Landowner Association program and (2) ...

*** Review the proposals and submit your own comments here, by November 21st *** November 9, 2023Dear Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks:On behalf of the Montana Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (MT BHA), please see the comments below regarding the proposed 2024/25 statewide season-setting regulations.First, we appreciate the ongoing efforts of the Department to provide opportunities for public engagement with these efforts. Citizens must have a say in these matters, and while we ...