The Oklahoma chapter hosted its first wild game cook-off at G&H Decoys in Henryetta. The contest featured three categories of dishes, It Walks, It Flies, It Swims. Cooler temps, wind, and a drizzle challenged the contestants and their cooking abilities but regardless of the weather, the savory aroma in the air could not be denied as dish after dish came together. From the sounds of a cast iron skillet crackling with fish tacos prepared by Mika Land, to the savory smell of cornish pastries ...

For decades, the Pebble Mine has loomed over Alaska’s Bristol Bay, threatening fish, wildlife, and the people that call this watershed home. In November, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new timeframe for considering whether to permanently protect Bristol Bay and stop the Pebble Mine. As a next step in this process, the EPA just launched a comment period through July 5th (now extended to September 6th) on their proposal to finalize permanent protections for Bristol Bay ...

The Kentucky Chapter is a great group of dedicated conservationists that range throughout the entire Bluegrass state. They each take active roles in planning events to help cover the membership throughout the state. They stay busy!  March 5th found the chapter assisting with the 3rd Annual Wildlife Women on the Fly 101 event! What a great way to focus on inclusion and diversifying the outdoor user group.   The Chapter has hosted a variety of great pint nights in Lexington at The Elkhorn ...

The MI Chapter has been busy this spring with planning and hosting some great events. On April 30th they hosted Field Trauma and Triage Clinic for Bird Dogs at Jay’s Sporting Goods. Over 30 participants showed for this event where they learned proper care and handling for their field companions. This was followed by a great social experience at the Mountain Town Station Restaurant and Brewpub.   The MI folks also hosted their annual U.P. Turkey Camp at Island View Resort. Island View Resort ...

The California Chapter of BHA is firing on all cylinders this Spring and is thrilled to have defeated the HSUS petition to ban bear hunting in CA in addition to receiving over $165,000 in funding from the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation for their Hallelujah Junction Wildlife Area Post-Fire Rehabilitation and Connectivity Project (more details below).   Furthermore, since January, they have already hosted six pint nights, a fly fishing campout and packout on Piru creek, a post-fire ...