Bipartisan Legislation Aims to Block Public Lands Privatization, Continuing Hunting and Fishing Access

Legislation Introduced To Block Sales of Federal Lands

While some members of the U.S. House of Representatives have raised the possibility of selling public lands to help offset the costs of President Trump's agenda, legislation that would block the Interior and Agriculture departments from disposing of any lands has been introduced to that chamber.The measure was sponsored by U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke, a Montana Republican who served briefly as Interior secretary under Trump's first term, and cosponsore…

Bipartisan Legislation Aims to Block Public Lands Privatization, Continuing Hunting and Fishing Access

BHA applauds the reintroduction of Public Lands in Public Hands Act Washington, D.C.—Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA), the leading voice for North America’s public lands, waters, and wildlife, enthusiastically supports the Public Lands in Public Hands Act, reintroduced by Representatives Ryan Zinke (R-MT) and Gabe Vasquez (D-NM). Kaden McArthur, Director of Policy and Government Relations for BHA, highlighted the importance of this bill in th…

Announcing the 2025 Rally for Public Lands

Montana is growing and changing. Protecting our freedom to hunt, fish, hike, camp, and float is getting more urgent by the day. Montanans are united by our love for public lands and waters, and we’re serious about defending them. We’re standing up to do just that because protecting public lands isn’t partisan – it’s a Montana value. Join us, and Montanans from every corner of the state… Source