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'''Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA)''' is a non-profit sportsmen's organization that is based in Montana.<ref>{{cite web|title=BHA Information and Office |url=https://www.backcountryhunters.org/index.php/home/contact-us |website=Backcountry Hunters & Anglers |accessdate=10 March 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150315000153/http://backcountryhunters.org/index.php/home/contact-us |archivedate=15 March 2015 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Our Purpose |url=https://www.backcountryhunters.org/index.php/our-work-our-values/our-purpose-and-objectives |website=Backcountry Hunters & Anglers |accessdate=10 March 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150314235537/http://backcountryhunters.org/index.php/our-work-our-values/our-purpose-and-objectives |archivedate=14 March 2015 |df= }}</ref> The group looks to preserve North America's outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing through public education and advocacy.<ref |
'''Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA)''' is a non-profit sportsmen's organization that is based in Montana.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|title=BHA Information and Office |url=https://www.backcountryhunters.org/index.php/home/contact-us |website=Backcountry Hunters & Anglers |accessdate=10 March 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150315000153/http://backcountryhunters.org/index.php/home/contact-us |archivedate=15 March 2015 |df= }}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{cite web|title=Our Purpose |url=https://www.backcountryhunters.org/index.php/our-work-our-values/our-purpose-and-objectives |website=Backcountry Hunters & Anglers |accessdate=10 March 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150314235537/http://backcountryhunters.org/index.php/our-work-our-values/our-purpose-and-objectives |archivedate=14 March 2015 |df= }}</ref> The group looks to preserve North America's outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing through public education and advocacy.<ref name="auto"/> Backcountry Hunters & Anglers works to prevent the development of wild land in North America<ref>{{cite web|last1=Xu|first1=Daniel|title=Leaders of Conservation: BHA Executive Director Land Tawney|url=http://www.outdoorhub.com/stories/2014/06/18/leaders-conservation-bha-executive-director-land-tawney/|website=Outdoor Hub|accessdate=10 March 2015}}</ref> and follows the [[North American Model of Wildlife Conservation]] as a basis for its positions. |
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The organization was "born around an Oregon campfire in 2004"<ref>{{cite web|title=Tawney to Direct Backcountry Hunters & Anglers|url=http://www.tradbow.com/public/Tawney-to-Direct-Backcountry-Hunters--Anglers.cfm|website=Traditional Bowhunter|accessdate=10 March 2015}}</ref> and has chapters in 22 states and Canada.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Landers|first1=Rich|title=Backcountry Hunters & Anglers rendezvous in Spokane|url=http://billingsgazette.com/lifestyles/recreation/backcountry-hunters-anglers-rendezvous-in-spokane/article_85ed1387-6689-5911-b64a-2f64d1396376.html|accessdate=10 March 2015|date=March 3, 2015}}</ref> The group claims close to 10,000 members nationwide.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Anderson|first1=Taylor|title=Missoula-bound Backcountry Hunters and Anglers gets new director|url=http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/missoula-bound-backcountry-hunters-and-anglers-gets-new-director/article_481645e2-b1f7-11e2-b3ec-001a4bcf887a.html|accessdate=10 March 2015|publisher=The Missoulian|date=April 30, 2013}}</ref> |
The organization was "born around an Oregon campfire in 2004"<ref name="auto2">{{cite web|title=Tawney to Direct Backcountry Hunters & Anglers|url=http://www.tradbow.com/public/Tawney-to-Direct-Backcountry-Hunters--Anglers.cfm|website=Traditional Bowhunter|accessdate=10 March 2015}}</ref> and has chapters in 22 states and Canada.<ref name="auto3">{{cite news|last1=Landers|first1=Rich|title=Backcountry Hunters & Anglers rendezvous in Spokane|url=http://billingsgazette.com/lifestyles/recreation/backcountry-hunters-anglers-rendezvous-in-spokane/article_85ed1387-6689-5911-b64a-2f64d1396376.html|accessdate=10 March 2015|date=March 3, 2015}}</ref> The group claims close to 10,000 members nationwide.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Anderson|first1=Taylor|title=Missoula-bound Backcountry Hunters and Anglers gets new director|url=http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/missoula-bound-backcountry-hunters-and-anglers-gets-new-director/article_481645e2-b1f7-11e2-b3ec-001a4bcf887a.html|accessdate=10 March 2015|publisher=The Missoulian|date=April 30, 2013}}</ref> |
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[[Land Tawney]] is the group's President/CEO.<ref |
[[Land Tawney]] is the group's President/CEO.<ref name="auto2"/> |
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==Issues== |
==Issues== |
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Backcountry Hunters & Anglers main issues are:<ref name="auto1"/> |
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Backcountry Hunters & Anglers main issues are:<ref>{{cite web|title=Our Purpose |url=https://www.backcountryhunters.org/index.php/our-work-our-values/our-purpose-and-objectives |website=Backcountry Hunters & Anglers |accessdate=10 March 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150314235537/http://backcountryhunters.org/index.php/our-work-our-values/our-purpose-and-objectives |archivedate=14 March 2015 |df= }}</ref> |
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*Preventing excessive off-road vehicle traffic on wild land. |
*Preventing excessive off-road vehicle traffic on wild land. |
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*Educating the public on hunting and fishing |
*Educating the public on hunting and fishing |
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*Preserving natural forests and public lands from development<ref name="auto1"/> |
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*Preserving natural forests and public lands from development<ref>{{cite web|title=Our Purpose |url=https://www.backcountryhunters.org/index.php/our-work-our-values/our-purpose-and-objectives |website=Backcountry Hunters & Anglers |accessdate=10 March 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150314235537/http://backcountryhunters.org/index.php/our-work-our-values/our-purpose-and-objectives |archivedate=14 March 2015 |df= }}</ref> |
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The group supports federal ownership of federal public lands and is opposed to legislation that would transfer ownership of these lands to states or private interests.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bridge|first1=Thom|title=Rally in the rain: Hunters and anglers protest public land transfer|url=http://helenair.com/news/local/rally-in-the-rain-hunters-and-anglers-protest-public-land/article_4292d096-38fc-5c17-bf5d-784beb3e940b.html|accessdate=10 March 2015|publisher=Helen Air}}</ref> Executive Director Land Tawney has stated, "We see states trying to take over national forests and BLM areas as a threat to public lands that could lead to privatization and loss of habitat and access."<ref |
The group supports federal ownership of federal public lands and is opposed to legislation that would transfer ownership of these lands to states or private interests.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bridge|first1=Thom|title=Rally in the rain: Hunters and anglers protest public land transfer|url=http://helenair.com/news/local/rally-in-the-rain-hunters-and-anglers-protest-public-land/article_4292d096-38fc-5c17-bf5d-784beb3e940b.html|accessdate=10 March 2015|publisher=Helen Air}}</ref> Executive Director Land Tawney has stated, "We see states trying to take over national forests and BLM areas as a threat to public lands that could lead to privatization and loss of habitat and access."<ref name="auto3"/> |
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The organization supports legislation to ban the use of drones while hunting, calling the technique unethical.<ref>{{cite news|title=Wildlife Officials Take On Drone Hunting Controversy|url=http://denver.cbslocal.com/2014/01/09/wildlife-officials-take-on-drone-hunting-controversy/|accessdate=10 March 2015|publisher=CBS News|date=January 9, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Anderson|first1=Taylor|title=Oregon bill would ban drones for hunting and fishing|url=http://www.bendbulletin.com/localstate/2820956-151/oregon-bill-would-ban-drones-for-hunting-and|website=Bend Bulletin|accessdate=10 March 2015}}</ref> |
The organization supports legislation to ban the use of drones while hunting, calling the technique unethical.<ref>{{cite news|title=Wildlife Officials Take On Drone Hunting Controversy|url=http://denver.cbslocal.com/2014/01/09/wildlife-officials-take-on-drone-hunting-controversy/|accessdate=10 March 2015|publisher=CBS News|date=January 9, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Anderson|first1=Taylor|title=Oregon bill would ban drones for hunting and fishing|url=http://www.bendbulletin.com/localstate/2820956-151/oregon-bill-would-ban-drones-for-hunting-and|website=Bend Bulletin|accessdate=10 March 2015}}</ref> |
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The group hosts an annual "Rendezvous" event where members can come together in support of the BHA mission and objectives.<ref |
The group hosts an annual "Rendezvous" event where members can come together in support of the BHA mission and objectives.<ref name="auto3"/> |
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In the early days of the Trump administration in 2017, BHA along with with the Outdoor Industry Alliance led vocal opposition to a congressional bill that would potentially transfer federal public lands to the states. As a result Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz withdrew his bill, H.R. 621<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.denverpost.com/2017/02/02/federal-land-transfer-bill-withdrawn/|title=Rep. Chaffetz withdrawal of federal land transfer bill marks victory for outdoor industry, conservationists, public lands advocates who vow to continue fight|access-date=2017-02-07}}</ref>. |
In the early days of the Trump administration in 2017, BHA along with with the Outdoor Industry Alliance led vocal opposition to a congressional bill that would potentially transfer federal public lands to the states. As a result Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz withdrew his bill, H.R. 621<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.denverpost.com/2017/02/02/federal-land-transfer-bill-withdrawn/|title=Rep. Chaffetz withdrawal of federal land transfer bill marks victory for outdoor industry, conservationists, public lands advocates who vow to continue fight|access-date=2017-02-07}}</ref>. |
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==Criticism== |
==Criticism== |
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According to the ''Billings Gazette'', a watchdog group has alleged that Backcountry Hunters & Anglers incorporates itself within the sportsmen community in an effort to coneal its environmental agenda.<ref |
According to the ''Billings Gazette'', a watchdog group has alleged that Backcountry Hunters & Anglers incorporates itself within the sportsmen community in an effort to coneal its environmental agenda.<ref name="auto3"/> |
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The Environmental Policy Alliance, a nonprofit that says it is funded by individuals, foundations and corporations,<ref>{{cite web|title=Environmental Policy Alliance analyst|url=http://newsok.com/environmental-policy-alliance-analyst-on-waters-of-the-u.s.-beware-of-camouflaged-advocacy/article/5234399/?page=1|website=Newsok.com|accessdate=10 March 2015}}</ref> accused Backcountry Hunters & Anglers in 2014<ref>{{cite web|title=IRS Complaint Targets Backcountry Hunters & Anglers|url=http://www.ammoland.com/2014/08/irs-complaint-targets-backcountry-hunters-anglers/#axzz3TvbtEd6z|website=Ammoland|accessdate=10 March 2015}}</ref> of filing incorrect tax returns, and a formal complaint was filed with the IRS.<ref |
The Environmental Policy Alliance, a nonprofit that says it is funded by individuals, foundations and corporations,<ref>{{cite web|title=Environmental Policy Alliance analyst|url=http://newsok.com/environmental-policy-alliance-analyst-on-waters-of-the-u.s.-beware-of-camouflaged-advocacy/article/5234399/?page=1|website=Newsok.com|accessdate=10 March 2015}}</ref> accused Backcountry Hunters & Anglers in 2014<ref name="auto4">{{cite web|title=IRS Complaint Targets Backcountry Hunters & Anglers|url=http://www.ammoland.com/2014/08/irs-complaint-targets-backcountry-hunters-anglers/#axzz3TvbtEd6z|website=Ammoland|accessdate=10 March 2015}}</ref> of filing incorrect tax returns, and a formal complaint was filed with the IRS.<ref name="auto4"/> It was accused of failing to disclose major donations.<ref name="auto4"/> According to the Alliance, in 2012, 60% of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers revenue came from three prominent environmental groups- the Western Conservation Foundation, the Wilburforce Foundation, and the Hewlett Foundation,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Steward|first1=Tom|title=Sportsmen group targeted as ‘green decoy’ for environmentalists fires back|url=http://watchdog.org/203523/sportsmen-group-targeted-green-decoy-environmentalists-fires-back/|website=Watchdog.org|accessdate=10 March 2015}}</ref> but BHA allegedly did not disclose this.<ref name="auto4"/> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) is a non-profit sportsmen's organization that is based in Montana.[1][2] The group looks to preserve North America's outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing through public education and advocacy.[1] Backcountry Hunters & Anglers works to prevent the development of wild land in North America[3] and follows the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation as a basis for its positions.
The organization was "born around an Oregon campfire in 2004"[4] and has chapters in 22 states and Canada.[5] The group claims close to 10,000 members nationwide.[6]
Land Tawney is the group's President/CEO.[4]
Issues
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers main issues are:[2]
- Preventing excessive off-road vehicle traffic on wild land.
- Educating the public on hunting and fishing
- Preserving natural forests and public lands from development[2]
The group supports federal ownership of federal public lands and is opposed to legislation that would transfer ownership of these lands to states or private interests.[7] Executive Director Land Tawney has stated, "We see states trying to take over national forests and BLM areas as a threat to public lands that could lead to privatization and loss of habitat and access."[5]
The organization supports legislation to ban the use of drones while hunting, calling the technique unethical.[8][9]
The group hosts an annual "Rendezvous" event where members can come together in support of the BHA mission and objectives.[5]
In the early days of the Trump administration in 2017, BHA along with with the Outdoor Industry Alliance led vocal opposition to a congressional bill that would potentially transfer federal public lands to the states. As a result Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz withdrew his bill, H.R. 621[10].
Criticism
According to the Billings Gazette, a watchdog group has alleged that Backcountry Hunters & Anglers incorporates itself within the sportsmen community in an effort to coneal its environmental agenda.[5]
The Environmental Policy Alliance, a nonprofit that says it is funded by individuals, foundations and corporations,[11] accused Backcountry Hunters & Anglers in 2014[12] of filing incorrect tax returns, and a formal complaint was filed with the IRS.[12] It was accused of failing to disclose major donations.[12] According to the Alliance, in 2012, 60% of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers revenue came from three prominent environmental groups- the Western Conservation Foundation, the Wilburforce Foundation, and the Hewlett Foundation,[13] but BHA allegedly did not disclose this.[12]
References
- ^ a b "BHA Information and Office". Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. Archived from the original on 15 March 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c "Our Purpose". Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. Archived from the original on 14 March 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Xu, Daniel. "Leaders of Conservation: BHA Executive Director Land Tawney". Outdoor Hub. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ^ a b "Tawney to Direct Backcountry Hunters & Anglers". Traditional Bowhunter. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ^ a b c d Landers, Rich (March 3, 2015). "Backcountry Hunters & Anglers rendezvous in Spokane". Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ^ Anderson, Taylor (April 30, 2013). "Missoula-bound Backcountry Hunters and Anglers gets new director". The Missoulian. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ^ Bridge, Thom. "Rally in the rain: Hunters and anglers protest public land transfer". Helen Air. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ^ "Wildlife Officials Take On Drone Hunting Controversy". CBS News. January 9, 2014. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ^ Anderson, Taylor. "Oregon bill would ban drones for hunting and fishing". Bend Bulletin. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ^ "Rep. Chaffetz withdrawal of federal land transfer bill marks victory for outdoor industry, conservationists, public lands advocates who vow to continue fight". Retrieved 2017-02-07.
- ^ "Environmental Policy Alliance analyst". Newsok.com. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ^ a b c d "IRS Complaint Targets Backcountry Hunters & Anglers". Ammoland. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ^ Steward, Tom. "Sportsmen group targeted as 'green decoy' for environmentalists fires back". Watchdog.org. Retrieved 10 March 2015.