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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 name="auto3"/> |
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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]
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 group itself has been linked with the Tides Foundation and other organizations considered "far left" and has been labeled a false flag by sportsmans groups.
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.