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Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Podcast & Blast with Hal Herring

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
Public Lands
Conservation
Hunting
Wildlife Conservation
Climate Change
Outdoor Recreation
Alaska
Fishing
Biodiversity
Ambler Road
Seth Kantner
National Park Service
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
Tallgrass Prairie
Midwest Forest Management
Bureau Of Land Management (BLM)
Boundary Waters
Brooks Range
Wildlife Management
Prospect Bluff

Hunting. Angling. Public Lands. That's the meat of what BHA's Podcast & Blast with Hal Herring is about, and we cover the gamut. With guests that range from outdoor writers to backcountry hunters to legendary anglers, we seek to uncover the stories, the truths, the controversies, and the epic conversations that our public land heritage provides.

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Ben Goldfarb
Award-winning environmental journalist, author of Crossings
Author, journalist (Crossings)
Episode: Conservation Cooperative, Ep. 3: Wildlife Crossings
Kate Cleary
Assistant professor in environmental studies
SUNY Potsdam
Episode: Conservation Cooperative, Ep. 3: Wildlife Crossings
Erin Sito
US Public Policy Director
Wildlands Network
Episode: Conservation Cooperative, Ep. 3: Wildlife Crossings
Brian Bird
Chapter Coordinator for New York, New Jersey and New England
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA)
Episode: Conservation Cooperative, Ep. 3: Wildlife Crossings
Dre Arman
BHA's Regional Stewardship and Habitat Connectivity Manager
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
Episode: The Real Cost of Public Land Transfer
Ben Gahagan
Fisheries scientist, DMF Recreational Fisheries Program Leader
Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF)
Episode: Conservation Cooperative, Ep. 2: Striped Bass
Charles Witek
Attorney, outdoor writer, hunter, angler, BHA policy team member
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers / Policy Advocate
Episode: Conservation Cooperative, Ep. 2: Striped Bass
Nichola Meserve
Member of Stripe Bass Board, Massachusetts
Massachusetts DMF Stripe Bass Board
Episode: Conservation Cooperative, Ep. 2: Striped Bass
Ethan Dreisigacker
New England BHA Board member
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (New England Chapter)
Episode: Conservation Cooperative, Ep. 1: Trails

Host

Hal Herring
Host of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Podcast & Blast, longtime conservation writer and interviewer with a focus on public lands and outdoor heritage

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 976 ratings
  • North America Pronghorn podcast

    This podcast was fantastic and you three had so much great information and insight into this species. I’m a proud member of NAPA and love the holistic approach to conserving this landscape and the positive effect it will have on all grassland species. Keep em coming Hal!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Breakshunter
    United States8 months ago
  • Recent show with Cal

    I sure appreciate all of Cal’s work advocating and opposing public land sales, but why the softball interview questions a month ago with Sheehy?Firefighters see right through him. Every letter I write to the Montana delegation gets a response that starts with public land support and ends with a “we will look into it.” They both voted to slash PBS funding after saying how important it was in Montana, and they will do the same with public land sales…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    908u
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Listen to the Ron Mills podcast for the second time. Love this podcast. The stories are so interesting and fun, and bring us all back to a better time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Breakshunter
    United States2 years ago
  • Hal is great

    These podcasts ALWAYS educates on a variety of conservation related subjects. Hal is so laid back and obviously very well read and intelligent. So very glad I found the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alligatordond
    United States2 years ago
  • Gila episode

    Great episode and overview of a wonderful place…I have done, and continue to do, lots of trail work in the burn scars there, and one conversation that was missing is that the FS is allowing the trails to completely disappear to the point of disintegrating access. There is a preservationist side of the agency that wants this, and the Gila burn scars will oblige unless dealt with more assertively. Access is disappearing there, and there aren’t near as many trails as the maps show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gränsförs
    United States2 years ago

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Some guests and episodes are praised for their expertise and practical takeaways for outdoor enthusiasts
Listeners appreciate the in-depth discussions on public lands and conservation

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The Congressional Review Act and Central Yukon RMP with Dr. Kevin Fraley
Q: What can we do to make our voices heard regarding the Congressional Review Act?
Contact your member of Congress and share personal stories about your experiences hunting or fishing in relevant areas to emphasize the importance of conservation.
An Assault on Public Lands with BHA's Patrick Berry and Kaden McArthur
Q: What should a public land advocate, a hunter, a fisherman in the United States right now, what would you tell them to do?
People should stay educated on public land issues and engage their representatives by making phone calls and using BHA's Action Center to advocate against the selling of public lands.
Fly Fishing Film Culture with RA Beattie
Q: Did you come into it from an unpassionate for fly fishing first?
We grew up in a small valley and fishing was always there, so I turned that interest into a fishing guide career.
Fly Fishing Film Culture with RA Beattie
Q: What was it like to travel the world like that? Are you fishing too?
We don't fish a ton, but we crave those shots, capturing those moments and getting those eats, which sometimes seems harder than catching that fish.
Fly Fishing Film Culture with RA Beattie
Q: Can you tell me where you're coming from?
I'm currently in Bend, Oregon, right in the middle of the state right here in the high desert on the dry side of the Cascades.

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The show centers on public lands, hunting, fishing, and conservation, featuring conversations with outdoors writers, scientists, policy experts, and industry voices. Episodes commonly explore policy and governance affecting wild places, practical impacts on trail networks and fisheries, and the cultural dimensions of outdoor heritage, often weaving personal narratives with data, history, and advocacy. A standout pattern is the blend of rigorous policy context with approachable storytelling and a clear commitment to public-access issues, making it valuable for listeners who want to understand how policy translates into on-the-ground access and conservation outcomes. The show frequently hosts voices from conservation nonprofits, government ag... more

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