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Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Podcasts and Blasts

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

Hunting. Angling. Public Lands. That's the meat of what BHA's Podcasts & Blasts 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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This week on The Backcountry Report, Chris covers major developments affecting public lands, waters and wildlife—from a massive expansion of hunting and fishing opportunities on national wildlife refuges to proposed changes involving tribal water rig... more

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating field of Human Dimensions in wildlife and natural resources management. Discover how this discipline is shaping informed decision-making among state and federal agencies, as well as non-governmental orga... more

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In this episode of the Backcountry Report, Chris dives into the latest conservation news and boots-on-the-ground action from across the BHA community. We explore a surprising connection between air pollution and wildlife behavior, looking at how poll... more

In this first installment of our new Backcountry Conversations podcast series, we sit down with BHA Director of Development Trey Curtiss for a follow-up to Trey's popular April 2025 episode with Hal Herring — the one where he described killing an ove... more

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Mike Steele
North Carolina chapter member, involved in field stewardship events
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers – North Carolina chapter
Episode: Backcountry Report - Ep. 4: Scent, Setbacks, and Stewardship
Jeff Swayze
BHA member
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
Episode: Backcountry Report – Ep. 3: Monuments, Management, and Membership Opportunities
John MaGee
Program Supervisor for the Inland Fisheries Division, New Hampshire Fish & Game Department
New Hampshire Fish & Game
Episode: Conservation Cooperative, Ep. 5, Part II: Brook Trout & Climate Change
Nate Camp
Brook trout enthusiast, BHA Corps volunteer
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
Episode: Conservation Cooperative, Ep. 5, Part II: Brook Trout & Climate Change
Mason Trumble
Deputy Commissioner for Environmental Conservation, Connecticut
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Episode: Conservation Cooperative, Ep. 5, Part II: Brook Trout & Climate Change
Brian Eltz
Senior Fisheries Biologist, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
CT DEEP
Episode: Conservation Cooperative, Ep. 5, Part II: Brook Trout & Climate Change
Fred Henson
Cold Water Fisheries Unit Leader, New York State DEC
New York DEC
Episode: Conservation Cooperative, Ep. 5, Part II: Brook Trout & Climate Change
Adam Kautza
Cold Water Fisheries Project Leader, MassWildlife
Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife
Episode: Conservation Cooperative, Ep. 5, Part II: Brook Trout & Climate Change
Dan Flores
New York Times bestselling author, historian, host of Meat Eater American West podcast
MeatEater/author
Episode: Backcountry Report - Ep. 2: CWD Research, Roan Plateau Threats, and Policy Roundup

Hosts

Chris
Host associated with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Podcasts and Blasts; multiple episode appearances.
Hal Herring
Host of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Podcast & Blast; long-tenured conservation storyteller.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 980 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 Statesa year 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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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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A listener-focused show about hunting, angling, and public lands, featuring candid conversations with backcountry perspectives, conservation policy, and on-the-ground stewardship. Across episodes, the program blends policy updates, field reporting from BHA chapters, and in-depth interviews with researchers, journalists, and regional advocates. Notable are road ecology, water access, and public-land stewardship topics, plus a steady stream of boots-on-the-ground stories from diverse outdoor communities. The format often pairs policy context with practical actions, making it helpful for those seeking both strategic insights and opportunities to get involved. A distinctive strength is the breadth of guests—from scientists and journalists to ch... more

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1. Mike Steele
2. Jeff Swayze
3. John MaGee
4. Nate Camp
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