﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:18:51 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Backcountry Hunters &amp; Anglers</title><link>https://www.backcountryhunters.org:443/media/rss/672</link><atom:link href="https://www.backcountryhunters.org:443/media/rss/672" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Zack Williams]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Roadless Rule: A Closer Look at the Record]]></title><link>https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/roadless-rule-a-closer-look-at-the-record</link><description><![CDATA[   

  What the U.S. Forest Service's own analysis says about access, wildfire, recreation, economics, wildlife and the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule.  

 Backcountry Hunters & ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/roadless-rule-a-closer-look-at-the-record</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[f8832120-1703-4cca-a56d-f8cfefbfe6c9-7076]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan Schuman]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Elk Forge Unit Habitat Enhancement Project — Recap]]></title><link>https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/elk-forge-unit-habitat-enhancement-project-recap</link><description><![CDATA[ On Friday, August 21st, the Washington Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers completed another habitat enhancement project at Elk Forge Unit 19 near Greenwater, Washington. The project included ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/elk-forge-unit-habitat-enhancement-project-recap</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[f8832120-1703-4cca-a56d-f8cfefbfe6c9-7075]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Lucas]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Shirley Basin Wildlife Fence Removal]]></title><link>https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/shirley-basin-wildlife-fence-removal</link><description><![CDATA[   The Rawlins BLM District submitted this project as part of BHA’s ongoing efforts to remove outdated fencing and improve wildlife-friendly fence infrastructure across the West.   

   On ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/shirley-basin-wildlife-fence-removal</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[f8832120-1703-4cca-a56d-f8cfefbfe6c9-7074]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan Schuman]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Federal Subsistence Board Summer Work Session: Why Alaskans Should Pay Attention]]></title><link>https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/federal-subsistence-board-summer-work-session-why-alaskans-should-pay-attention</link><description><![CDATA[ The federal subsistence board met in Anchorage on August 4th and 5th for their annual summer work session. Before I dive into the meeting, let’s briefly review what the Federal Subsistence Board ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/federal-subsistence-board-summer-work-session-why-alaskans-should-pay-attention</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[f8832120-1703-4cca-a56d-f8cfefbfe6c9-7073]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Nadia Marji]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[BHA Condemns USDA’s Intent to Rescind Roadless Rule]]></title><link>https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/bha-condemns-usdas-intent-to-rescind-roadless-rule</link><description><![CDATA[  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   

 Aug. 18, 2026  

  Contact:   

 Media@backcountryhunters.org  

   

 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Condemns USDA’s Intent to Rescind Roadless Rule  

   ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/bha-condemns-usdas-intent-to-rescind-roadless-rule</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[f8832120-1703-4cca-a56d-f8cfefbfe6c9-7072]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan Schuman]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Opportunity to Comment on the Proposed Land Transfer in Houston, AK]]></title><link>https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/opportunity-to-comment-on-the-proposed-land-transfer-in-houston-ak</link><description><![CDATA[ This article was originally published on 8/12/26 and updated on 8/24/26.  

 The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a  preliminary decision  of a non-competitive land sale to ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/opportunity-to-comment-on-the-proposed-land-transfer-in-houston-ak</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[f8832120-1703-4cca-a56d-f8cfefbfe6c9-7071]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Minnesota BHA Chapter]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Minnesota BHA Chapter Wins 2026 Outdoor Leaders Award for Public Lands Stewardship]]></title><link>https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/minnesota-bha-chapter-wins-2026-outdoor-leaders-award-for-public-lands-stewardship</link><description><![CDATA[   

 Minnesota BHA Wins 2026 Outdoor Leaders Award for Public Lands Stewardship 

  The Minnesota Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers received the Outdoor News Outdoor Leaders Award for ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/minnesota-bha-chapter-wins-2026-outdoor-leaders-award-for-public-lands-stewardship</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[f8832120-1703-4cca-a56d-f8cfefbfe6c9-7070]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kassi Smith]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Standing on Strong Ground]]></title><link>https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/standing-on-strong-ground</link><description><![CDATA[ Twenty years is a long time to give to anything. 

 For nearly two decades, David Lien has given his time, energy, and an extraordinary amount of persistence to Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. The ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/standing-on-strong-ground</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[f8832120-1703-4cca-a56d-f8cfefbfe6c9-7069]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jack Polentes]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[July 2026 Federal Policy Roundup]]></title><link>https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/july-2026-federal-policy-roundup</link><description><![CDATA[   General Congressional Update    

 Congress wrapped up much of its summer legislative work in July before departing Washington for the August recess. The House adjourned in late July after ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/july-2026-federal-policy-roundup</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[f8832120-1703-4cca-a56d-f8cfefbfe6c9-7068]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Devin O'Dea]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[State Policy Spotter: August '26]]></title><link>https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/state-policy-spotter-august-26</link><description><![CDATA[ Welcome to BHA's State Policy Spotter – a high-level scan of state policy and legislation impacting our wild public lands, waters and wildlife across North America. 

 Note: The Policy Spotter is ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/state-policy-spotter-august-26</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[f8832120-1703-4cca-a56d-f8cfefbfe6c9-7066]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>