event_title: 2023 Muster in the Marsh - Conneaut, Ohio

event_time_zone: America/New_York

event_start: July 21, 2023 17:00

event_duration: 2880

event_end: July 23, 2023 17:00

event_address: 999 Middle Rd, Conneaut, OH 44030, United States

event_description: It’s time for the popular BHA Muster event and this year it’s being hosted by our Ohio BHA Chapter at the Covered Bridge Outfitters facility near Conneaut, Ohio! This fantastic property sits just south of Lake Erie and has the gorgeous Conneaut Creek running right through, creating a perfect setting for this BHA gathering and on-site campout.Join fellow BHA members, Covered Bridge Outfitters staff, chapter leaders, local partners, national partners, and numerous other public landowners as we celebrate our public lands and conservation through our uniquely BHA mix of comradery, friendly competitions, education, entertainment, and of course feasting! You can actively participate in all of this through our facilitated:Skills workshops and demosVarious vendors and displaysEducation and discussion panelsKids and family activitiesOn-Site CampingLive MusicCampfire StoriesGreat food provided by: The Bakery Off Main and Coyote Mexican Grill & Cantina Awesome drinks available from: The Butcher and The Brewer CLICK HERE for a complete schedule of Muster! Friday July 21st Conservation Dinner information - CLICK HERE   Joining us will be Vice Chair of the BHA North American Board of Directors, Ryan “Cal” Callaghan. Ryan is the Director of Conservation for Meateater and is an ambassador for public lands, conservation, and certainly BHA. Ryan will be present throughout Muster, assisting with education and conservation advocacy. We are very excited to have him joining us throughout this great weekend experience! We have another special guest attending Muster in the Marsh! Kevin Murphy of Small Game Nation and Meateater will be joining us this year and we are very excited to have him! Kevin is a passionate small game hunter and conservationist dedicating much of his time to attracting folks to the small game hunting lifestyle. Kevin has a long history in conservation and hunting, and we are ecstatic that he will join us at Muster!Muster Details:This is a family friendly event, so bring everyone!! There will be kids and family activities along with plenty of places for the family to explore on site!Folks are invited to arrive Friday for camping and evening entertainment with live music, networking, and a group campfire! Friday will also be the Conservation Dinner (CLICK HERE for more information) provided by Ohio BHA and the Cleveland Field Kitchen.Saturday July 22nd will be the main event with activities starting in the morning and running well into the evening with some Campfire Stories.We will have some great Raffle and Auction prizes, so come ready to take home some sweet items, including a chance to win a Sisu Sauna Company “Eddy Barrel Sauna” donated by Burton Station Fixture Company.A live recording of The Ohio Outdoors O2 PodcastKiddos 15 and younger are FREE!On-site camping is first come first serve but will all be in shaded areas a short walk to the event area.Getting ThereFor maps, drive times, and airport information, CLICK HERE.Lodging InformationFor all lodging options, including on-site camping information, CLICK HERE Things to bring:Camping gear (if required) - See camping details above. Camp chair(s)Refillable water bottlesSunscreen and personal itemsWell-behaved dogs – must be leashed at all timesFishing equipment – you’re on a creek!Vendors: Vendor Spaces Available - Contact information below under sponsor info. BHA Armed Forces InitiativesOhio DNRWest Virginia DNR D Kendrick C PhotographyCabelas of Avon, OHWild Rivers Coffee Co. Siembida KnivesEnviroScienceA HUGE shoutout and thank you to our Muster Sponsors:Interested in sponsoring or hosting a table at this event? Contact Jameson Hibbs at hibbsbackcountryhunters.orgHosting FacilityGOLD SPONSORS $5000+SILVER SPONSORS $2500BRONZE $1000      EVENT SUPPORTER $500            Vandalia Outfitters of West Virginia   A BIG THANK YOU to our BHA National Corporate Partners for support:                              Your ticket includes a new ONE (1) year BHA membership or a one (1) year extension (exception of Basic One Day Ticket). If you are purchasing multiple tickets or are a life member and would like to gift the membership(s), please email, membershipbackcountryhunters.org. All memberships will start within two (2) weeks AFTER the end of the event. Refunds may be received for any cancellations up to one week prior to the event. Any cancellation made July 14th or after will forfeit their ticket (BHA Membership will still be valid on cancellations made July 14th or after).