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'''Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA)''' is a [[Nonprofit organization|non-profit]] sportsmen's organization that is based in [[Montana]], USA.<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 [[Land development|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.
'''Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA)''' is a [[Nonprofit organization|non-profit]] sportsmen's organization that is based in [[Montana]], USA.<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 [[Land development|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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*Preventing excessive [[Off-roading|off-road]] vehicle traffic on wild land
*Preventing excessive [[Off-roading|off-road]] vehicle traffic on wild land
*Educating the public on hunting and fishing
*Educating the public on hunting and fishing
*Preserving natural forests and [[Public land|public lands]] from development<ref name="auto1"/>
*Preserving natural forests and [[public land]]s from development<ref name="auto1"/>


The group supports federal ownership of [[List of U.S. National Forests|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"/>
The group supports federal ownership of [[List of U.S. National Forests|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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== Local BHA Chapters ==
== Local BHA Chapters ==
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=== Provinces with chapters in Canada ===
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* Alberta
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* British Columbia


=== States with Chapters in the United States ===
=== States with chapters in the United States ===
* Alaska
* Alaska
* Washington
* Washington
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* Florida
* Florida
* Virginia
* Virginia

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=== Provinces with chapters in Canada ===
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* Alberta
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* British Columbia


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 13:11, 28 January 2019

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) is a non-profit sportsmen's organization that is based in Montana, USA.[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]

Local BHA Chapters

Provinces with chapters in Canada

  • Alberta
  • British Columbia

States with chapters in the United States

  • Alaska
  • Washington
  • Montana
  • Idaho
  • Oregon
  • Wyoming
  • California
  • Nevada
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Colorado
  • South Dakota
  • Minnesota
  • Wisconsin
  • Michigan
  • Maine
  • Vermont
  • New Hampshire
  • New York
  • Massachusetts
  • Rhode Island
  • Connecticut
  • Maryland
  • Tennessee
  • Mississippi
  • Arkansas
  • Louisiana
  • Georgia
  • Florida
  • Virginia

References

  1. ^ 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)
  2. ^ 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)
  3. ^ Xu, Daniel. "Leaders of Conservation: BHA Executive Director Land Tawney". Outdoor Hub. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  4. ^ a b "Tawney to Direct Backcountry Hunters & Anglers". Traditional Bowhunter. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  5. ^ a b c Landers, Rich (March 3, 2015). "Backcountry Hunters & Anglers rendezvous in Spokane". Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  6. ^ Anderson, Taylor (April 30, 2013). "Missoula-bound Backcountry Hunters and Anglers gets new director". The Missoulian. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  7. ^ Bridge, Thom. "Rally in the rain: Hunters and anglers protest public land transfer". Helen Air. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  8. ^ "Wildlife Officials Take On Drone Hunting Controversy". CBS News. January 9, 2014. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  9. ^ Anderson, Taylor. "Oregon bill would ban drones for hunting and fishing". Bend Bulletin. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
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