News for Immediate ReleaseJuly 26, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org William Perry Pendley, an outspoken proponent of selling off public lands and waters, has been appointed BLM policy head, charting management of 245 million acres WASHINGTON – Backcountry Hunters & Anglers bluntly criticized an administration decision to elevate a well-known advocate of the sale of public lands to the top policy position at the Bureau of Land Management. William Perry ...

Full digital issues of the Backcountry Journal are available to BHA members. Check out a preview below, or click here to join BHA. Already a member? Click here to log in. News for Immediate ReleaseJuly 22, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org The newest issue of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ magazine is available today MISSOULA, Mont. – The summer issue of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ quarterly magazine, Backcountry ...

News for Immediate ReleaseJuly 12, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Recovering America’s Wildlife Act supports state-level conservation efforts for at-risk species WASHINGTON – State-level conservation efforts would be eligible for $1.4 billion in annual funding under the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, legislation introduced today in the House of Representatives by Reps. Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) and 54 original sponsors. ...

News for Immediate ReleaseJune 25, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Increased funding for LWCF, CWD, sage grouse conservation anchor FY 20 Interior-related appropriations minibus WASHINGTON – Backcountry Hunters & Anglers commended U.S. House of Representatives members for voting to advance a $383 billion funding bill for fiscal year 2020 that boosts spending for key conservation programs. The House appropriations minibus (H.R. 3055) increases funding ...

News for Immediate ReleaseJune 12, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Following Senate introduction of similar legislation, bipartisan bill acknowledges strong public support to fully fund successful access and conservation program WASHINGTON – New bipartisan legislation in the House of Representatives would ensure full, dedicated funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund and acknowledges strong support by citizens, including public lands ...

News for Immediate ReleaseJune 10, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Coalition contends that the Forest Service is abdicating its duty to uphold and defend public access to established trails BILLINGS, Mont. – Maintaining traditional public access opportunities in the Crazy Mountains of Montana is the goal of a lawsuit filed today against the U.S. Forest Service by a coalition of conservation-based groups, including Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. The ...

News for Immediate ReleaseJune 10, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org   Coalition contends that the Forest Service is abdicating its duty to uphold and defend public access to established trails   BILLINGS, Mont. – Maintaining traditional public access opportunities in the Crazy Mountains of Montana is the goal of a lawsuit filed today against the U.S. Forest Service by a coalition of conservation-based groups, including Backcountry Hunters & ...

News for Immediate ReleaseJune 6, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Interior Secretary Bernhardt proposes increased opportunities for sportsmen and women on 74 refuges, 15 fish hatcheries MISSOULA, Mont. – Backcountry Hunters & Anglers commended Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt’s proposal to expand public hunting and fishing access at 74 national wildlife refuges and 15 national fish hatcheries, totaling 1.4 million acres of public lands and ...

News for Immediate ReleaseJune 6, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Wild food harvested from public lands and waters is the theme, techniques for preparing delicious meals take the spotlight MISSOULA, Mont. – Today Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is launching Field to Table, a new content series focused on empowering hunters and anglers to make the most of their wild food harvests. Guided by a host of regular and guest contributors with weekly posts on ...

News for Immediate ReleaseJune 4, 2019Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Sportsmen and women join the public lands revolution; BHA continues exponential growth across North America MISSOULA, Mont. – Backcountry Hunters & Anglers members continue to step up in support of North America’s public lands and waters, fish and wildlife, and hunting and fishing opportunities, establishing eight new chapters in the United States and Canada. The new chapters – Indiana, ...