Backcountry Hunters & Anglers - Public Waters Access

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Apr

2026

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

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Apr

2026

March 2026 Federal Policy Roundup

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Mar

2026

February 2026 Federal Policy Roundup

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Jan

2026

OpEd: A Test of Leadership for America’s Public Lands

Author: Nadia Marji

Editor's Note: This commentary was originally published by the Billings Gazette on January 18, 2026. The version shown here is abbreviated as a courtesy to BHA members and supporters. BHA encourages Montana residents to please consider supporting local journalism by reading the original in the Billing Gazette.

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Dec

2025

Federal Policy Roundup: December 2025

Author: Nadia Marji
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Nov

2025

Eastern Waters Could Soon See Dedicated Federal Investment

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Nov

2025

BHA Applauds Bipartisan Caucus Support for Public Lands in Public Hands Act

Author: Nadia Marji
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Apr

2025

BHA Tracking Federal Public Access Closures

Author: Nadia Marji
USACE Photo/Raystown Lake   The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has announced temporary closures of campgrounds, boat ramps, and recreation areas across three districts this summer due to staffing and resource shortages.     These closures will affect public access in parts of Pennsylvania, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa – limiting opportunities for hunters, anglers, and other outdoor users.     Baltimore District: Partial closure of ...
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Nov

2024

Senate Committee Advances Final Public Lands and Waters Legislation for the 118th Congress

On November 19, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held its final Business Meeting of the 118th Congress. The record-breaking number of bills on the docket highlights the backlog of public lands legislation and the inability of Congress to properly pass these types of bills. The committee considered six bills supported by Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, four of which would conserve a total of 2.9 million acres and 325 miles of waterways identified by BHA as high-priority ...
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Sep

2024

The Fight for Stream Access: Hunters, Anglers, and Boaters Unite for Colorado’s Waters

Author: Bryan Jones
“Colorado’s magnificent rivers and streams are a public trust to be enjoyed by all. Our message to state officials: let our people float and fish.” - Colorado Chapter Co-Chair, Don Holmstrom Colorado’s rivers and streams are at the heart of its wild, public lands. Whether you’re casting a line for trout, floating down a river in a drift boat, or simply enjoying the solitude of the backcountry, water access is fundamental to the outdoor experience. Yet, Colorado remains one of the most ...
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