Objectives and Purpose
of the Backcountry Horsemen of California
from the BCHC Bylaws
To improve and promote the use, care and development of California backcountry
trails, campsites, streams and meadows; to advocate good trail manners.
To promote the conservation and utilization of our backcountry resources
in concert with livestock transportation.
To keep the backcountry trails and forage areas open to horsemen on all
public lands.
To keep current information before the Corporation membership and its
local Units regarding new legislation or management plans related to government regulations of the backcountry.
To support or oppose new proposals, plans and restrictions as related
to the interest of horsemen and those persons interested in recreational stock use and enjoying the backcountry.
To promote the interest of people who, due to health or physical factors,
need transportation other than by foot on backcountry trails.