Backcountry Hunters and Anglers... who's in?

[Wapiti Way]

I'm in, as a Life Member! It a "lean and mean" group that gives the best bang for the buck I know of out there in terms of protecting wild country and wild hunting opportunities.  Check it out . . .

[elk ninja]

I'm in!  A regular member, I look forward to the near future when I can get in some volunteer time and, perhaps, become a life member.

[Smellslikeskunk]

My most successful elk hunting over fifty years depends on elk that are not disturbed daily....the more settled into their daily habits the easier they are to hunt.  Easy access by ATVs makes former backcountry into "vacant country"as far as elk goes in a short period.  They need large enough security areas they dont have to escape to private land.  

BHA fights hard on exactly those issues.

[eidsvolling]

Originally posted by Dave2old:
So, I hereby declare such a special for TradGang members who mention this thread. If you join via the website with a credit card, simply note in the comment box "TradGang new member $15 special" or somesuch.

Well, now you've done it.  You had me embarrassed earlier that I haven't joined a long time ago, and now you've gone and made it impossible to dither any longer.         (Good on ya!)

[George D. Stout]

Talondale, fly-ins are a method of delivery to a hunting location, much like a car or truck.  ATV's, OTV's, etc., are like fleas on a hound dog..they are all through the woods.   I don't think you would be driving the plane up and down the trails. I'm sure Dave2old can give an answer to that for sure.

[Dave2old]

Black Bart ... uh, I mean George, has it right. BHA has NO position on fly-ins. It is roads, the reasons they are built (extract, extract, extract), and what they bring that turn backcountry into front country, destroy habitat and kill the traditional hunting experience -- that is, a bit of special effort to get there and rewards to match -- that we all love as the best of America, whether we can ever visit such places or not. Maybe our grandkids can ... if it's still there. Another current post, which I've not read, asks "Do you pay for hunting access?" My reaction is: "Darn right I do -- by busting my buns to keep America's public hunting lands wild and public, as clearly do so many of you brothers (and sisters). And hey, special thanks to Terry for leaving this post here rather than moving it to a far less visible forum. You da guys! dave

[Roadkill]

Dave, I took your info from the Boise trad fair(couple years ago) to my local senators.  I asked them to get in on the ground floor on this.  They told me the ATV and "jeep" types B_B_Q'd those who tried to get limited access provisions.  I still think we have to work on it holostically.  
I fully understand why the guys back east don't fully understand our concern:  The tire ruts never go away!  They drive those things where no one should drive anything.  You can spot game at miles and the ATV race to get close to game begins at daylight opening day-more for rifle hunters than archers-but still happens.  I have slipped into aa good, high position and watched guys ride all day on an ATV, never getting off.  Considering some people have no self constraints-ssomething needs to be done.
I proposed that only roads on the DeLorme maps of 1996 and before be legal for such travel.  Any trail not on those series of maps are not to be used for vehicular traffic.  I also propose every vehicle require a sticker with large numbers on it-proceeds from the stickers would be used to repair previous damage.  In this world of sticky state and federal budgets-get the money up front.
Semper Fi, and thanks for your continuing efforts.

[Toklat1]

Ok Dave, I am in. Just joined on the trad membership special as a regular member. Thank you very much.  

[Kevin Bahr]

Thanks for the reminder, I need to re-up.

[kbaknife]

I'm in.

[DMM]

Anyone know if there is a Pennsylvania Chapter?  Not much if any wilderness left here but I like the concept and mission.

[Missouri Sherpa]

I am now the newest member.

[snag]

Second to the newest! lol

[Jimikinz]

I've been in for a while, but there is no California chapter.  Anyone want to start one?

[Dave2old]

DMM - Don't think so, though we have members there. You can join and start one!

[Mike Orton]

Jimikinz  PM sent re: CA Chapter

[peter c iacavazzi]

I'm a member and a huge supporter. The BHA is a great organization and I encourage every outdoorsman to join.

Peter Iacavazzi

[Al Kidner]

Hi all, I've been away out west doing some work and have just came back in to read this thread. Good to see like minded people in Traditional Archery/Bowhunting putting there $$ where there mouth is.

I'll be submitting my membership asap. I've always loved the idea of the American West, so now I can play a small part in looking after it... all the way from Oz.

AK.

[Rick P]

I know the president and vice president of the Alaska chapter, great guys who I admire and respect a great deal.

[Don Thomas]

I strongly support the BHA and its mission. Illegal use of ORV's and irresponsible resource exploitation threaten my outdoor activities far more than anti-hunters. Don