Backcountry Beat, July 2022
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Friend —
We Mustered! This year’s 3rd annual Muster in the Mountains in Western Virginia was amazing! To start, the venue at Devils Backbone Brewery was out of this world. Camping, bonfires, world-class buildings…I could go on and on…it fit our vibe to a T. The weather wasn’t too stifling and the smiles abounded. Bellies were full thanks to the staff at Devils Backbone and BHA members Rachel Owens and Wade Truong, of Elevated Wild, who prepared meat for our mouths for months…that beaver, though! The policy roundtable led by our D.C. insider, Kaden McArthur, had folks in rapture, in particular the conversation about next steps for the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act and Sunday hunting presentation by Capital Region board member Isaac Weintz. Isaac, you left no doubt about your expertise!
Money was raised thanks to a plethora of participation by corporate partners and BHA friends. The best part for me though were the multiple conversations that stoked the fire in my belly. Josh, the furbearer biologist, Senate chef Kyle and his family, Dan and Sara Hahne, parents of BHA's Andrew Hahne, and our Armed Forces Initiative doers...just to name a few. Thank you, all, for what you do! None of this happens without hard work. Huge tip of the hat to all of the Capital Region chapter leaders and in particular Chapter Chair Jeff Amell. I’m forever grateful for the time and talent you lend BHA. I’m already looking forward to next year!
Wondering how you can grow our BHA family? Sign up the businesses you own, work at or frequent for a BHA Business Membership. Doctors’ offices, car dealerships, local eateries, etc. …all are eligible. Starting at $100, there's a level for everyone! At $1000 we throw in an amazing elk print from Ed Anderson…priceless.
As you move through the dog days of summer, keep them fish wet and get your fitness on. Shorter days and cool nights will be here before we know it.
Onward and upward,
Land Tawney
BHA President and CEO
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Lots of major bills are moving forward, including the new National Grasslands Conservation Act!
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Chapters have been busy from the policy front to putting on events like Muster in the Mountains!
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This spring, college students from 35 clubs put in 2,000+ hours of volunteer work for BHA. Read about it here!
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In July, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and Hunters of Color hosted a free, all-inclusive, two-day workshop for those who wanted to learn more about hunting, wild food and the conservation community.
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The future of the striped bass is uncertain, and we must take actions to protect the fish and fishery.
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Sunset in the alpine is always a treat.
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New Life Membership package just dropped. Get a full meat processing kit from Weston when you sign up for a Gold Life Membership today!
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Summer is (still) heating up, and we have the perfect option for you to stay cool and sunburn-free with our Rep Your Water x BHA Sun Hoodies!
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Become a sustaining partner or increase your monthly donation with our easy options, get some great new perks and help sustain Backcountry Hunters & Anglers' work on behalf of our wild public lands, waters and...
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Every dollar you invest in Backcountry Hunters & Anglers today is immediately doubled. We put to work $2 for every $1 you invest, and these funds will advance our mission in perpetuity.
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From July 1-31, every dollar spent is an entry to win some awesome prizes like an NRS Pike Inflatable Fishing Kayak, $500 Stone Glacier Gift Card and Yeti Hopper M30!
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From the BHA Podcast
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Rue Mapp transformed her kitchen table blog into a national nature business and movement. Today, Mapp is founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro. For more than a decade, the nonprofit has continued to celebrate and...
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Striped bass are arguably the most important fish – culturally and economically – on the Atlantic seaboard. And right now, anglers are spearheading a push to conserve and rebuild striper populations, which have suffered in...
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Corporate Partner
New corporate sponsor Duck Camp is an ally in the fight for our public lands and waters.
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Member of the Month
Washington Chapter board member Dan Wilson is your member of the month!
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Chapter of the Month
Iowa BHA is becoming a conservation leader in its state. Congratulations to Iowa BHA on being Chapter of the Month!
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Upcoming Events
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New West Knifeworks, Denver, CO
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Upper Rio Bonito Dispersed Camping Area, Nogal, NM
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Devil's Club Brewing Co. Downstairs Space, Juneau, AK
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Cranberry Mountain Trail, Patterson, NY
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Jacobson Park, Lexington, KY
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Three Rivers WMA, Baldwinsville, NY
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Sunnyside Wildlife Area - Mabton, WA, Mabton, WA
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EVAR Trail, Juneau, AK
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KBH Archers, Belfair, WA
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Common Roots Albany Outpost, Albany, NY
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