AFI Boundary Waters Canoe Area

The Armed Forces Initiative of BHA is hosting 18 veterans on a wilderness canoe trip into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in the vicinity of Ely, MN August 24th through the 30th. We will be fishing, talking conservation, and learning how to use our voice as veterans to impact the public land and water discussion.

Interested participants should know this trip will involve 10 plus miles of paddling a canoe per day along with several one or two mile portages over rocky terrain carrying all your gear for the week.

Please plan to bring:

Jet boil or camp stove
Wet weather gear
Sleep-system for 40 degree nights
Fishing rods and line (one rod for pike and walleye and one for panfishes recommended)
Fishing tackle (some top water lure and some sub surface jigs)
Water bottle x 2
Camp cup
MN Fishing License
Full packing list will provided to those who are selected to attend NLT May 30th

BHA AFI will provide:

Canoes, PFD, Paddles
Food (2 dehydrated meals per day)
Coffee
Tents
Fire starter
First aid kits

Note: Space is limited so once you RSVP you will receive a separate email requesting you to fill out a Google form application to be considered by our board members for attendance. Strong candidates will show their interest in the outdoors and conservation with demonstrated history of veteran advocacy and conservation volunteering with any organization. Ability to paddle or fish is not required but strongly recommended. Please ensure the email you use to apply and that is listed on your BHA profile is correct before RSVPing.

Military affiliation and a BHA membership is required for attendance (Veteran, National Guard, Reserves, Active Duty, Gold Star Family)