A Brief BHA History III: Taking The Initiative and Raisin’ Hell “This is why BHA was built. For this opportunity. For this fight!” Taking the initiative. That’s how Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) got started over twenty years ago.[1] It’s why the “Gang of Seven” stood around that southern Oregon campfire during March 2004 and brought our BHA tribe into existence.[2] They were anticipating (i.e., hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst) this moment, when our great public lands ...