Backcountry Beat, March 2023
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Friend —
There's nothing I love more than when our BHA community comes together. This energy and the fire that powers the BHA rocket ship were on full display earlier this month at our 12th annual North American Rendezvous here in Missoula.
Our Rendezvous weekend - held over St. Patrick's Day, no less - was one I'll long remember. From our BHA members who traveled from all across the continent to Montana, the incredible show of support by our corporate partners and vendors and our action-packed seminar schedule to the hotly contested Chapter Cookoff (congrats again to Brandon and Paige for bringing home the hardware to the state of Washington), an all-star Campfire Storytellers lineup and conversations I had throughout the weekend, I was energized, impressed and, most of all, humbled. The commitment, dedication, and concentrated power of will that all of you bring to BHA's mission of conserving our public lands, waters and wildlife never cease to inspire me.
Land and Alaska Dave (Johnson)
So, in a word: thanks. Thanks to all of you who took time out of your busy schedules to join us at Rendezvous. Thanks to all of you who give your time, talent and treasure to our organization. Thanks to all of you who remain committed to our BHA mission and who advocate on behalf of our public lands, waters and wildlife.
Stay tuned for an announcement about our 2024 Rendezvous...coming soon! In the meantime, I'll be chasing turkeys, getting out on the river with my family, and dreaming of next fall's hunting season. I'll look forward to seeing many of you on the trail, down the river, or around the campfire.
Go! Fight! Win!
Land Tawney, BHA President and CEO
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Whew! There is a LOT going on at the federal level and we are keeping an eye on all of it!
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The legislative season is in full swing and our chapters are making moves at capitols and out in the field!
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Those who attended Rendezvous had exclusive access, and now we’re sharing with everyone! Click on the image below to take you to our store, where you can browse all of our new merchandise. Featuring items...
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BHA hosted over 30 college students at this year's North American Rendezvous in Missoula, Montana--all of whom either lead or participate in a BHA club at their university. With representatives from the University of Idaho,...
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There's nothing better for the members of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers than getting to connect with their fellows. That's why pint nights, fence pulls, legislative hearings, treestand sittings, boat ramp chats, pack-out conversations, and all...
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Our annual awards recipients are the cream of the crop in terms of dedication to public lands, waters, and wildlife. The winners of the Jim Posewitz Award, Rachel L. Carson Award, Aldo Leopold Award, Sigurd...
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From the BHA Podcast
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Retired Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Supervisor Bill Avey is here to give us a clear view into the workings of the U.S. Forest Service – and what is arguably, for a public lands hunter...
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“I have never yet found a place that equaled the Kankakee swamps for the variety of game to be found there.” – J. Lorenzo Werich, 1920.
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Corporate Partner
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is proud to highlight ZOLEO Inc. as our newest corporate partner.
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Member of the Month
Nicole and Rebekah graduate this semester after years of service to the Collegiate Program. We are incredibly sad to lose two amazing leaders—but we have no doubt that they will go on to do big...
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Chapter of the Month
The Arkansas Chapter, having just pulled off the most-attended BHA event ever outside of a North American Rendezvous, is our Chapter of the Month for March.
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Upcoming Events
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Sitka Store - Knoxville , Knoxville, TN
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Big Gumbo Management Area, Marmarth, ND
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Public land near Jackson, Montana, Jackson, MT
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Bishop Pond - Lake Charles , Bryant, AR
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East Willow Island WMA, Cozad, NE
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Pony Creek, Tipanuk, ID
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Bear Lodge, Dayton, WY
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Farmington Fairgrounds, Farmington, ME
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O'Connell Archery, Shelton, WA
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West Fork Trailhead in the Teanaway Community Forest, Cle Elum, WA
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