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Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Announces Leadership Transition

Nadia Marji

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   July 29, 2025   Contact:   media@backcountryhunters.org     Berry to step down; Board reaffirms focus on continuity, community, and long-term impact.   MISSOULA, Mont.—The North American Board of Directors for Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) today announced that Patrick Berry has stepped down from his role as President and CEO, effective July 25, 2025, to pursue new opportunities and focus on personal priorities. “We thank Patrick for his service during an ...

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Supreme Court Could Determine Access to 8 Million Acres of Public Lands

Nadia Marji

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   July 21, 2025   Contact:   media@backcountryhunters.org     WASHINGTON, D.C.—With more than 8 million acres of public lands on the line, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) is once again mobilizing hunters, anglers, and public land owners to help fund the final legal battle in what may be the most pivotal public lands case of this generation. Iron Bar Holdings, LLC, has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a landmark decision by the 10th Circuit Court of ...

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