BHA Condemns Senate Proposal to Sell Off Up to 3 Million Acres of Public Lands BHA Condemns Senate Proposal to Sell Off Up to 3 Million Acres of Public Lands Nadia Marji / Wednesday, June 11, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 11, 2025 Contact: media@backcountryhunters.org MISSOULA, Mont. — Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) is rebuking a sweeping new proposal released by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee that would force the sale of up to 3 million acres of public lands under the guise of a solution to the housing crisis. This proposal—led by committee chair Senator Mike Lee (R-UT)—would apply to public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest ... Media Chapter News Press Releases State Issues Colorado Chapter Washington Chapter Idaho Chapter Utah Chapter policy blog the campfire featured press releases New Mexico Chapter Alaska Chapter Arizona Chapter California Chapter Nevada Chapter Oregon Chapter Wyoming Chapter Read more
Supreme Court Rules Against Clean Water, Wetlands Supreme Court Rules Against Clean Water, Wetlands Katie McKalip / Friday, May 26, 2023 News for Immediate ReleaseMay 26, 2023Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org BHA maintains that wetlands and other waters with a significant connection to traditional navigable waters must retain Clean Water Act protections WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court has ruled against clean water and wetlands, narrowing interpretations for the test that determines Clean Water Act protections under what are called “waters of the United States.” The ruling yesterday in favor ... Media Press Releases Idaho Chapter policy blog the campfire press releases Read more