The Montana Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is a volunteer-led effort. You can see a list of current Chapter Board Members here. At times, we have Chapter Board Member openings. This page serves to highlight current opportunities with directions on how to apply.
Volunteer With Montana BHA
Are you interested in taking the next step in your conservation journey as a hunter and/or angler? If so, we encourage you to apply to join our Montana Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) Chapter Board! We are currently looking to fill the following positions:
Open Board positions:
- Stewardship Chair
- Events Chair
- Southwest Montana member at large
- Eastern Montana member at large
- Helena Valley member at large
***Application Period is Closed***
As a Montana Chapter Board member, you will help us design and implement our strategic approach to enhance and maintain hunting and fishing access for sportsmen and women throughout Montana while ensuring our wildlife management follows the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. You are a conservation-minded individual who will commit to actively uphold our hunting and fishing heritage and the ecological health of our wild public lands, waters and wildlife.
To be eligible to apply, you must be a current BHA member, have Montana residency, be at least 18 years in age, and be willing to serve a 3-year term. You must be willing to act in good faith and in a manner that the Chapter Board Member believes to be in the best interest of BHA and consistent with BHA’s mission and priorities. All board members are expected to sign a Chapter Leader Service Agreement that includes a conflict of interest disclosure, position description, privacy policy and code of conduct.
Below you will find a detailed description for each position. While these descriptions provide an overview of the type of candidate we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t perfectly align with what’s listed.
We prioritize individuals who are passionate about our public lands, waters, and wildlife and are willing to learn and jump in to help out where needed. You should be aware that board members are all volunteers (i.e., you will not receive any monetary compensation), which means you’ll have to balance your board responsibilities with your day-to-day lives. Our existing board members are here to mentor you and ensure that you are prepared to succeed in your new role.
If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, please fill out the application form by February 28, 2026. We will begin scheduling interviews with selected candidates as applications are submitted and hope to vote on the positions at our April 14, 2026 board meeting. A two-thirds Board vote is required for final approval.
Expectations for all board members:
- Must remain in good standing with BHA membership
- Must be willing and able to participate on Basecamp community site
- Must be willing to plan and/or help execute events
- Attend and participate in a monthly Board Member call and annual retreat
Specific Position Descriptions
Stewardship Chair
Position includes voting privileges and serves a term of 3 years. Weekly time commitment: 3-4 hours
The Stewardship Chair works directly with the Chapter Board and HQ Stewardship staff to coordinate and implement stewardship projects to advance the improvement of wildlife, habitat, public access, hunter/angler ethics and public education. The person in this role may also work closely with BHA Stewardship Staff and Coordinators to execute priority grants in the state.
Additionally, they may coordinate state-based projects to advance our mission, amplify financial investments, and develop relationships with agency partners, NGO’s and community members. They work to recruit and train volunteers to carry out our boots-on-the-ground priorities in accordance with BHA Stewardship Program Procedures. They prioritize creating a welcoming environment for a diverse range of participants and seek to capture images, metrics and stories from the field that can be used to quantify and elevate our stewardship impact.
Events Chair
Position includes voting privileges and serves a term of 3 years. Weekly time commitment: 4-6 hours depending on scheduled events.
The Events Chair is responsible for organizing and executing chapter events that align with chapter and organizational goals including community building, attracting corporate sponsors and new members, elevating BHA’s presence as a key hunt/fish stakeholder, advancing policy priorities and grassroots capacity building, and raising funds to support our work.
The Event Chair leads a volunteer team or committee, assigns event related tasks, manages logistics and budget, secures appropriate venues, builds partnerships, develops ticket pricing structure, and assists with the development of promotional content. This volunteer also ensures that tabling items, merchandise, and membership information are distributed to other volunteers or locations as needed.
The person in this role coordinates with the Chapter Board and Chapter Coordinator to ensure all events are well planned, properly promoted, and ultimately create a net positive impact for the chapter and attendees.
Southwest Montana Member at Large (Residing in Madison, Beaverhead, Silverbow, Deerlodge Counties)
Eastern Montana Member at Large (Residing in Eastern Region of Montana)
Helena Valley Member at Large (Residingn in the Helena Valley)
Position includes voting privileges and serves a term of 3 years. Weekly time commitment: 2-4 hours depending on special projects
At large seats provide general flexibility and capacity to the team makeup. This approach allows volunteers with unique skills and strengths to work with chapter leadership to understand how they can best leverage their talents for our mission. This position is expected to play an active role in the chapter through direct contributions in their own region and at the statewide level, including developing/supporting stewardship events and outreach events.