Welcome to the April 2026 edition of 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.

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2026

Oregon BHA Legislative Session Recap

Author: Devin O'Dea

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2026

State Policy Spotter: Feb. '26

Author: Devin O'Dea

Welcome to the February 2026 edition of 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.

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Jun

2025

BHA Condemns Senate Proposal to Sell Off Up to 3 Million Acres of Public Lands

Author: Nadia Marji

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 11, 2025 Contact: media@backcountryhunters.org MISSOULA, Mont. — Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) is rebuking a sweeping new proposal released by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee that would force the sale of up to 3 million acres of public lands under the guise of a solution to the housing crisis. This proposal—led by committee chair Senator Mike Lee (R-UT)—would apply to public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest ...

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Apr

2025

$30,000 Boost for Backcountry Access in Oregon

Author: Morgan Olson

Oregon BHA Donation Supports Trail Work in NE Oregon In the northeast corner of Oregon lies some of the largest and most rugged expanses of backcountry in the state. Home of the deepest canyon in North America “Hells Canyon” as well as the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area. This area contains over 1400 miles of trails that are mostly contained in the wilderness and require regular maintenance for both foot and equestrian passage. The maintenance and management of these trails is no small task. The ...

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Apr

2025

Protecting Oregon’s Backcountry: Keeping Members Updated on Deschutes National Forest E-Bike Proposal

Author: Ian Isaacson

“We just started out by riding down deer trails...” It might sound like the beginning of a joke, but for local wildlife populations, one could argue it has almost become a nightmare. The Oregon Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is closely monitoring developments related to the U.S. Forest Service’s pending draft decision regarding e-bike access on some previously non-motorized trails within the Deschutes National Forest. The proposal specifically targets 161.4 miles of trails within ...

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Mar

2025

New Legislation Would Safeguard 58,000 Acres, 74 Miles of Public Lands and Waters in Oregon

Author: Nadia Marji

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 12, 2025 Contact: Kaden McArthur, Director of Policy & Government Relations, mcarthur@backcountryhunters.org New Legislation Would Safeguard 58,000 Acres, 74 Miles of Public Lands and Waters in Oregon  Landscapes included in newly-reintroduced Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act provide habitat for salmon, trout, deer, elk, and bear, among other wildlife Washington, D.C. – A vast expanse of national forest lands, free-flowing rivers, ...

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Oregon Initiative Petition 28 Falls Short in Initial Signature Review

State Policy Spotter: July '26

Welcome to the July 2026 edition of 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.

Oregon Initiative Petition 28: What It Is and Where It Stands

State Policy Spotter: Apr. '26

Oregon BHA Legislative Session Recap

State Policy Spotter: Feb. '26

BHA Condemns Senate Proposal to Sell Off Up to 3 Million Acres of Public Lands

$30,000 Boost for Backcountry Access in Oregon

Protecting Oregon’s Backcountry: Keeping Members Updated on Deschutes National Forest E-Bike Proposal

New Legislation Would Safeguard 58,000 Acres, 74 Miles of Public Lands and Waters in Oregon

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