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29

Sep

2025

Support for HB 1811: Remove the cap on PGC land acquisition $$

Support for HB 1811: Remove the cap on PGC land acquisition $$
Author: Christopher Hennessey
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Categories: Chapter News, Issues, State Issues

Tags: Access & Opportunity, Hunting, Pennsylvania Chapter

10

Jul

2025

Sunday Hunting Coming Soon to Pennsylvania

Sunday Hunting Coming Soon to Pennsylvania
Author: Pennsylvania BHA

By Don Rank HARRISBURG, PA, July 9, 2025 – This morning, at a small ceremony near the state capital, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law House Bill 1431. At last the ban on Sunday hunting has been lifted in Pennsylvania – a hard-earned victory for which Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and its Pennsylvania Chapter should take pride. History The inability to hunt on Sundays in Pennsylvania dates to the days when Ulysses S. Grant was president. Back then, it was one of many “Blue ...

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Tags: Access & Opportunity, Hunting, Pennsylvania Chapter

7

Nov

2023

WI Sharptail grouse comment period OPEN

WI Sharptail grouse comment period OPEN
Author: Wisconsin BHA Chapter
    Sharptail grouse hunting was once as much a mark of autumn as the family hunting camp in the North Woods. Men, women, children and dogs would take to the pine barrens in pursuit of "Wisconsin's other grouse". In recent years however the grouse hunting permits have not been issued by the State DNR citing declining populations and habitat. However overall population numbers observed during spring lek counting have shown a 38% increase in population. ...
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Tags: Wisconsin Chapter, Hunting

19

Jul

2022

Explore Hunting Workshop Portland, Oregon Photo Recap

Explore Hunting Workshop Portland, Oregon Photo Recap
Author: Travis Bradford
In July, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and Hunters of Color hosted a free, all-inclusive, two-day workshop for those who wanted to learn more about hunting, wild food and the conservation community. Day One consisted of an evening at the Filson Portland Store, where we had free-flowing conversations about conservation groups and actions in the Oregon and Washington areas. Day One started at the Filson Store in Portland, OR. Event speakers are excited to introduce people to hunting. From ...
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Tags: media, Access & Opportunity, Hunting, Mentorship, Oregon Chapter

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