Media Press Releases Supreme Court Rules Against Clean Water, Wetlands 5/26/2023 News for Immediate ReleaseMay 26, 2023Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org BHA maintains that wetlands and other waters with a significant connection to traditional... Tags: Policy, media, Press Releases, Idaho Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues LWCF Coalition Fly-in with Capital Region Chapter and AFI 5/25/2023 Capital Region Chapter Vice Chair and Mid-Atlantic AFI Liaison Recently I had the opportunity to participate in a fly-in hosted by the LWCF Coalition in Washington, D.C. This is the second time... Tags: Policy, Armed Forces Initiative, Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Media Chapter News BHA recognizes USMC Squadron with Plaque and Ram Skull 5/23/2023 BHA and partner organizations recognize U.S. Marine Corps Squadron HMLAT 303 and Major Johnny "CONGO" Zimmer for their critical role in support of desert bighorn sheep during the extreme drought... Tags: California Chapter, Armed Forces Initiative, Habitat Stewardship
Media Chapter News Capital Region welcomes three to board 5/23/2023 The Capital Region Chapter has added three new board members to its ranks. Thanks to each of them for their service to BHA and to our shared mission. To see the complete Capital Region Roster,... Tags: Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Media Chapter News Ohio BHA Summer Policy Update 5/23/2023 OH BHA Chapter Leader Tony Ruffing heads to D.C. While we're looking forward to our big summer party, Muster in the Marsh, we're also keeping a close eye on developments in Columbus. Our... Tags: Ohio Chapter
Media Chapter News Field to Table Red Snapper Ceviche 5/22/2023 There’s nothing quite like enjoying a refreshing bowl of Red Snapper Ceviche on a hot summer day in Texas. With its bright and zesty flavors, it's the perfect dish to cool you down and satisfy... Tags: Field to Table, Texas Chapter
Media Chapter News State Issues Kansas Chapter Chair heads to D.C. to speak up for LWCF 5/22/2023 By Kurt Ratzlaff Kansas BHA Chapter Chair The words “What the heck am I doing here?” rattled around in my mind several times during the 48 hours I recently spent in Washington DC. But there I was,... Tags: Policy, Kansas Chapter
Media Press Releases 1872 Mining Law Reform Legislation Launched in 118th Congress 5/19/2023 News for Immediate ReleaseMay 19, 2023Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org The bicameral Clean Energy Minerals Reform Act would impose industry royalties and fees,... Tags: Policy, media, Press Releases
Media Press Releases State Issues Montana BHA and Partners Celebrate Bill that Defends Legal Public Access 5/19/2023 News for Immediate ReleaseMay 19, 2023Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Montana’s House Bill 486 increases the fine 10X for illegally blocking public... Tags: Montana Chapter, Policy, media, Press Releases, Public Lands & Waters
Media Chapter News Senate Committee Takes Action on Recreation, Conservation 5/18/2023 A May 17th business meeting held by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee was a highly anticipated opportunity to advance multiple conservation and recreation policy priorities... Tags: Policy, media, California Chapter, New Mexico Chapter, Oregon Chapter
Media Chapter News North Carolina AFI Turkey Camp 5/17/2023 I recently had the pleasure in attending the 2023 North Carolina Armed Forces Initiative Turkey Camp as a mentor. There was a bit of trepidation on my part about being a mentor as I do not have a... Tags: Armed Forces Initiative, North Carolina Chapter
Media Chapter News Mountain Merriam’s (Snow Toms) Hunt 5/16/2023 The winter of 2022/2023 produced epic snow totals in Southwest Colorado. As Durango resident Dave Marston (publisher of Writers on the Range) pointed out, it was “obvious this winter as roofs... Tags: Colorado Chapter