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Protecting Hunter Safety
Crisp morning air and the changing colors of the aspens and cottonwoods signal that hunting season is underway. Like many Montanans across the state, I’m dedicating my spare time to elk, deer, upland birds and migratory waterfowl in the hopes of securing meat for the year. Hunting season is an important time of year for Montanans, which is why I was frustrated to see in the news that President Joe Biden was stripping funding from school hunter safety courses.
FWP deserves accolades for deer license reduction
Recently, Montana’s Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks recently announced they were reducing hunting licenses for mule deer in a large swath of Central and Eastern Montana. This move was prompted by low spring counts, hard seasons over the last few years and increasingly stressed and declining deer populations. Although this decision will result in a short-term decrease in hunting opportunities, it shows that FWP is putting the resource first.
FWP deserves accolades for deer license reduction
Recently, Montana’s Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks recently announced they were reducing hunting licenses for mule deer in a large swath of Central and Eastern Montana. This move was prompted by low spring counts, hard seasons over the last few years and increasingly stressed and declining deer populations. Although this decision will result in a short-term decrease in hunting opportunities, it shows that FWP is putting the resource first.
Guest opinion: FWP deserves accolades for deer license reduction
Recently, Montana’s Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced they were reducing hunting licenses for mule deer in a large swath of Central and Eastern Montana. This move was prompted by low spring counts, hard seasons over the last few years and increasingly stressed and declining deer populations. Although this decision will result in a short-term decrease in hunting opportunities, it shows that FWP is putting the resource first.
Guest opinion: FWP deserves accolades for deer license reduction
Recently, Montana’s Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks announced it was reducing hunting licenses for mule deer in a large swath of central and eastern Montana. This move was prompted by low spring counts, hard seasons over the last few years and increasingly stressed and declining deer populations. Although this decision will result in a short-term decrease in hunting opportunities, it shows that FWP is putting the resource first. For that, the department deserves the thanks of Montana hunters.
Guest column: FWP deserves accolades for deer license reduction
Recently, Montana’s Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks recently announced they were reducing hunting licenses for mule deer in a large swath of Central and Eastern Montana. This move was prompted by low spring counts, hard seasons over the last few years and increasingly stressed and declining deer populations. Although this decision will result in a short-term decrease in hunting opportunities, it shows that FWP is putting the resource first.
Guest opinion: FWP deserves accolades for deer license reduction
Recently, Montana’s Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks recently announced they were reducing hunting licenses for mule deer in a large swath of Central and Eastern Montana. This move was prompted by low spring counts, hard seasons over the last few years and increasingly stressed and declining deer populations. Although this decision will result in a short-term decrease in hunting opportunities, it shows that FWP is putting the resource first.
Why we want to keep elk public Original
In their latest attempt to dismantle public elk hunting throughout the Big Sky State, the United Property Owners of Montana, a group representing wealthy, out-of-state interests and some resident landowners, is suing Montana's Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Why we want to keep elk public
In their latest attempt to dismantle public elk hunting throughout the Big Sky State, the United Property Owners of Montana, a group representing wealthy, out-of-state interests and some resident landowners, is suing Montana's Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Why we want to keep elk public
In their latest attempt to dismantle public elk hunting throughout the Big Sky State, the United Property Owners of Montana, a group representing wealthy, out-of-state interests and some resident landowners, is suing Montana's Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Interior Department Announces Plans to Strengthen LWCF Implementation, BHA Commends Decision
Interior Department Announces Plans to Strengthen LWCF Implementation, BHA Commends Decision Posted by Walker Conyngham | February 11, 2021 News for Immediate Release Feb.
Bill Threatens Opportunities for Hunters and Anglers
Opinion | Guest Column For the hook and bullet community in Western Montana, the Flathead Indian Reservation is a source of incredible opportunity By Walker Conyngham, Tom Puchlerz, John Sullivan and Chad Harvey // Feb 10, 2021 For the hook and bullet community in Western Montana, the Flathead Indian Reservation is a source of incredible opportunity.
Snake River Salmon, Steelhead Conservation Plan Unveiled by Idaho Congressman
News for Immediate Release Feb. 9, 2021 Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, Rep. Mike Simpson of Idaho offers long-term strategy for conserving fish populations, sustaining economic health of communities in Pacific Northwest MISSOULA, Mont. – Backcountry Hunters & Anglers members voiced support for a wide-ranging proposal by Rep.
Opinion: Bad bill undoes hunting partnership between CSKT and non-tribal members
For the hook and bullet community in Western Montana, the Flathead Reservation is a source of incredible opportunity. From backpacking and skiing in the Mission Range to pursuing waterfowl, pheasants and a wide array of fish species on the valley floor, outdoorsmen and women in our part of the state are privileged to have access to reservation lands, their abundant wildlife habitat and the adventures they provide.
Our New Years Resolutions
2020 brought new challenges, worries and opportunities to Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and our work. Thanks to our grassroots leaders, engaged members and hardworking staff, we were able to follow through on key priorities like the Great American Outdoors Act, the America’s Conservation Enhancement Act and the Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act. Now, we’re looking forward to building on that momentum in 2021 and securing further victories for sportsmen and women in North America.
A Celebration of Wild Game and Wild Places: A Virtual Storytelling and Cooking Experience with Eduardo Garcia
Join public land owners from across North America for an evening of stories and culinary demonstrations by renowned chef, public lands advocate and Montana Mex founder Eduardo Garcia. Follow along in your own kitchen or simply enjoy watching as Eduardo intertwines the art of storytelling with his passion for cooking wild game. He’ll show us how to make wild game tamales – a classic holiday dish…and one that makes a great gift for friends and family. Find the recipe here.
Trump Administration Announces Restrictions on LWCF Implementation
News for Immediate Release Nov. 13, 2020 Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Interior Department order implements litany of requirements outside of DOI’s scope, rewrites LWCF language from Great American Outdoors Act WASHINGTON – The Trump administration announced today new restrictions and requirements on Land and Water Conservation Fund implementation, including bipartisan language passed overwhelmingly by Congress in the John D.
Celebrating Three Years of the Podcast & Blast
In the summer of 2017, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers launched a podcast designed to bring attention to the issues facing public lands and waters and the people who step up to defend our hunting and fishing heritage and opportunities. With acclaimed journalist and certified jack of all trades Hal Herring at the helm, the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Podcast & Blast is fast nearing 100 episodes on topics ranging from survival skills to the perils of the federal land transfer movement.
Forest Service Moves to Open Development in Alaska Roadless Area
News for Immediate Release Sept. 28, 2020 Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Despite overwhelming public opposition, Tongass National Forest’s salmon fisheries, big game habitat face industrial development JUNEAU, Alaska — The U.S. Forest Service released its final environmental impact statement for the Tongass National Forest on Sept.
House Passes Historic Great American Outdoors Act
News for Immediate Release July 22, 2020 Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org Following a decisive 310-107 vote, conservation and access bill advances to president’s desk Chapter Statements WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives decisively voted today to advance the Great American Outdoors Act, a bipartisan bill Backcountry Hunters & Anglers calls a “once in a generation” opportunity to fund conservation and access in the United States.
Outdoors Businesses Unite to Urge Passage of Great American Outdoors Act; House Schedules Vote
News for Immediate Release July 14, 2020 Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org In letter to House leadership, coalition of outdoors companies says bill ‘will stimulate our economy at a time when our country needs it most’ MISSOULA, Mont.
Interior Undercuts Push to Increase Access by Slashing Funding for Key Program
News for Immediate Release Feb.
New Mexico Hunters and Anglers Celebrate Access Win
News for Immediate Release Nov. 22, 2019 Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.org State game commission overturns unpopular rule limiting public access to streams and waterways ALBUQUERQUE – Sportsmen and women are commending a decision yesterday by the New Mexico Game Commission to support public access to the state’s streams and waterways.
BHA Reacts to Haaland’s Selection as Interior Secretary
News for Immediate Release Dec. 17, 2020 Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, MISSOULA, Mont. – Reacting to President-elect Joe Biden’s planned nomination of Rep. Deb Haaland of New Mexico as secretary of the Department of the Interior, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers President and CEO Land Tawney issued the following response: “Rep.
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