Save the Date:
AK BHA’s 2nd Annual Beer Dinner
Join the Alaska Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers for our 2nd Annual Beer Dinner on Saturday, February 28, hosted by Forbidden Peak Brewery and Red Spruce AK. This special evening brings together Alaska’s hunting, angling, and conservation community for great food, great beer, and a great cause.
The night will feature a locally sourced seafood dinner, paired with craft beer, along with storytelling, raffles, and community connection. Proceeds from the event support the Alaska Chapter's work to advance, stewardship, science-based, and publicly engaged management of Alaska’s wild public lands and waters, ensuring access and opportunity for future generations.
Thanks to our generous sponsors and partners, attendees can also expect exciting raffle items and support from businesses that share a commitment to Alaska’s outdoor heritage.
Whether you’re a longtime BHA member or new to the community, this is a chance to gather, celebrate Alaska, and support the mission of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers.
More details and ticket information coming soon—save the date and stay tuned!
Special Guest Story Teller: Paul Johnson
Paul Johnson is a lifelong Alaskan whose entire life has been shaped by the land and waters of Southeast Alaska. From an early age, Paul was immersed in the outdoors, learning to fish, guide, and navigate Alaska’s rugged coastline long before it became his profession. He started as a fish buyer in Elfin Cove, later to start Chichagof Charters, where he has spent decades welcoming guests and sharing not only world-class wilderness experiences, but also the stories, traditions, and values that define the Alaskan way of life. In addition to his time in the field, Paul has been actively involved in Alaska’s legislative conservation process, particularly as it relates to hunting management and wildlife policy, helping ensure that Alaska’s resources are protected through thoughtful stewardship. He is known for his deep knowledge of local waters, wildlife, and history, and for his lifelong commitment to preserving Alaska’s wild character for future generations.
Some Raffle Highlights:
TWO DUCK DECOYS:
Mallard (Hen) Hand-carved & painted by Matt Robus, circa 1992, repainted approx. 2022
Materials: Hollow body and head of Red Cedar, taxidermy glass eyes, poured lead weight in keel, painted with artist’s acrylic colors. This bird was one of about 20 Mallards carved for Matt’s puddle duck rig, used predominantly on the Mendenhall Wetlands in Juneau. It was repainted to these dark colors on the advice of the late David Hagerbaumer, famous sporting artist and lifetime waterfowl hunter.
Long-tailed Duck (Drake) Hand-carved and painted by Matt Robus, circa 1995, repainted in 2025
Materials: Body (hollow) - Western Red Cedar lumber
Eyes - Taxidermy glass eyes
Tail - piece from PVC pipe
Keel - Hardwood with internal poured lead weight
Paint - artist’s acrylic colors
One of a small group of Long-tails carved in the mid-’90s to add to Matt’s scoter rig, this decoy has been hunted over regularly during the intervening 30 years, but could serve in a decorative capacity too!
RIFLE:
Savage Arms - Savage 110 Apex Hunter XP Vortex 3-9x40 Black 270 Win 22in
GIFT CERTIFICATES:
Petro Marine, Western Auto, Juneau Docks & Harbors 2026 Statter Harbor Launch Permit, Fishpond, Simms, Grundens,
BINOCULARS:
Vortex Crossfires, Harness from Alaska Guide Creations
GIFT COMBO BASKETS:
Barnacle Foods, Wildfish Cannery, Wild Rivers Coffee
KNIVES (4):
Alaska Bladeworks, Alaska Knifeworks
DEER CALL:
AKTIS