Media Chapter News State Issues Florida's Right to Fish & Hunt Bill 7/15/2024 This November, Floridians heading to the ballot box will have the opportunity to vote on Amendment 2, Florida’s Right to Fish and Hunt bill. This bill would protect Florida’s rich outdoor heritage... Tags: Florida Chapter
Media Chapter News Vermont Successfully Defends Wildlife Management and Conservation Legacy 7/1/2024 Vermont S.258 emerged as one of the most contentious wildlife and hunting-related bills in the state's recent history. Shortly after its introduction, the Vermont Backcountry Hunters and Anglers... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News New England Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Chapter Board Member Patrick Saunders Receives Sigurd F. Olson Award 5/23/2024 The Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Sigurd F. Olson Award recognizes outstanding effort conserving rivers, lakes or wetland habitat. Patrick Saunders, a New England BHA Chapter Board Member, is the... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News Striped Bass Addendum II to Amendment 7: ASMFC Winter Meeting Recap 1/25/2024 Late last year, ASMFC’s Striped Bass Board approved the development of Addendum II , which was intended to “build upon the 2023 emergency action by considering management measures intended to... Tags: New York Chapter, New England Chapter
Media Chapter News NY BHA January Newsletter 1/10/2024 Welcome! Hey Everyone, Happy New Year! Winter has been slow to start in my area but with snow predicted it may show up after all. This time of year is great to get outside but be sure to be safe.... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News NY BHA December Newsletter 12/13/2023 Welcome! Hey everyone, December is upon us! As the end of the year approaches I ask you to take time to reflect on how you have used public lands and water in your outdoor pursuits. Our mission... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News Take Action - Atlantic Striped Bass Addendum II 12/13/2023 In late January the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will convene for their winter meeting, where they’re expected to finalize Draft Addendum II to Amendment 7 to the... Tags: New York Chapter, New England Chapter
Media Chapter News NY BHA November Newsletter 11/9/2023 Welcome! Hey everyone, It is the season to get out there! Most game is in season and the water is still open! If you opened this newsletter and have read this far down then you are likely the... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues RI Fishing Access at Risk in RIDOT Bridge Proposal 10/23/2023 This Tuesday, October 24th, RI’s Coastal Resources Management Council will meet to consider Application 2023-04-094, in which RI’s Department of Transportation outlines plans to rebuild the bike... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues MA BHA Opposes ‘Act Modernizing Firearms Laws’ 10/11/2023 Earlier this year Massachusetts Representative Michael Day (D-Middlesex) introduced HD4420 – An Act to Modernize Firearm Laws. This piece of legislation, which was both complicated and extensive,... Tags: New England Chapter
Media Chapter News NY BHA October Newsletter 10/5/2023 Welcome! Hey Everyone, The Vs of geese are pointed south and it is time to breathe in that fall air! Rendezvous was a great time! I cannot wait for next year’s event already! We posted some... Tags: New York Chapter
Media Chapter News New York Chapter Rendezvous Recap 10/5/2023 The NY Chapter Rendezvous was a great time! In the shadow of Whiteface Mountain along the Ausable River, the Hungry Trout Resort was a picturesque (check out the pictures below!) spot to build... Tags: New York Chapter