Welcome to the May 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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Tags: New Jersey Chapter, Policy, media, California Chapter, New England Chapter, Colorado Chapter, New Mexico Chapter

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Apr

2026

NM State Legislators Raise Constitutional Concerns about Tag Allocation

Author: Devin O'Dea

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16

Apr

2026

Congress Undoes Boundary Waters Protections Despite Public Opposition

Author: Nadia Marji

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13

Apr

2026

The U.S. Forest Service Reorganization - We Have Some Questions

Author: Jack Polentes

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Tags: Policy, Public Lands Access, Public Waters Access, Public Lands & Waters, Federal Issues

9

Apr

2026

Missouri BHA 2026 Legislative Scouting Report

Author: Missouri BHA Chapter

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Media

Corner Crossing Discussion to Take Center Stage at PLPW Committee Meeting

Montana BHA Responds to Fast-Tracked Proposal to Consolidate Checkerboard Lands

Montana BHA Opposes State Land Exchange Policy Proposal

Lawsuit Filed to Cement the Legality of Corner Crossing in Montana

April 2026 Federal Policy Roundup

State Policy Spotter: May '26

NM State Legislators Raise Constitutional Concerns about Tag Allocation

Congress Undoes Boundary Waters Protections Despite Public Opposition

The U.S. Forest Service Reorganization - We Have Some Questions

Missouri BHA 2026 Legislative Scouting Report

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