FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   March 18, 2025      CONTACT:   Devin O’Dea, Western Policy & Conservation Manager, odea@backcountryhunters.org     Denver, CO – In a huge victory for public land owners, today Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) applauded the ruling by United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirming the right to “corner-cross" to access public lands. The ruling marks a pivotal decision that cements the legality of public access to millions of acres of public lands in ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  March 18, 2025  Contact:  Kaden McArthur, Director of Policy & Government Relations, mcarthur@backcountryhunters.org  California’s National Monuments a Bullseye, 850,000 Acres of Public Lands Under Threat  BHA calls on hunters, anglers, and public land advocates to speak up in opposition to the unprecedented move    Washington, D.C. – California’s newest national monuments – critical landscapes that support hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation – are under threat, ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  March 12, 2025  Contact:  Kaden McArthur, Director of Policy & Government Relations, mcarthur@backcountryhunters.org    New Legislation Would Safeguard 58,000 Acres, 74 Miles of Public Lands and Waters in Oregon   Landscapes included in newly-reintroduced Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act provide habitat for salmon, trout, deer, elk, and bear, among other wildlife    Washington, D.C. – A vast expanse of national forest lands, free-flowing rivers, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2025  Contact:  Kaden McArthur, Government Relations Manager, mcarthur@backcountryhunters.org   As the Trump administration announces new leadership for the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BHA underscores the critical role these agencies play    Washington, D.C.—Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA), North America’s leading public lands advocacy group, is closely tracking the nominations that will shape the future of agencies ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  February 7, 2025    Contact:  Kaden McArthur, Director of Policy and Government Relations, mcarthur@backcountryhunters.org    Interior Secretary Burgum Issues First Orders, Conservation Doesn’t Make List  Backcountry Hunters & Anglers raises concerns about decades of conservation progress that could soon be undone    Washington, D.C. – On the heels of his confirmation, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum issued a series of secretarial orders that prioritize energy ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Feb. 3, 2025    Contact:  Kaden McArthur, Director of Policy and Government Relations, mcarthur@backcountryhunters.org    Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Responds to Confirmation of Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary    BHA pledges to work with the new Secretary to safeguard America’s public lands and waters    Washington, D.C. – Following a strong bipartisan vote of 79-18 on the Senate floor last week, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has been confirmed as Secretary of ...