Hunting and Fishing Opportunities Threatened on the Mendenhall Wetlands The Mendenhall State Game Refuge (Taashuyee-Chookan.áani/Mendenhall Wetlands) in Juneau, Alaska, is a rare treasure—designated by the legislature in 1976 to safeguard crucial habitat and provide access for sport and subsistence hunting. These wetlands are not only a haven for hunters and anglers—they’re a globally important bird area and vital spawning grounds for anadromous fish. Now, this irreplaceable refuge is under ...

  Alaska BHA Spring 2025 Internship Recap by Lillian Thorington  As my internship with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers comes to an end, I feel I have so much to reflect on. At the end of an expedition, my Outdoor Studies Classes have a system that helps us debrief and reflect. It goes like this: Say 1 thing you liked, 1 thing you learned, and 1 thing that surprised you.   Like My favorite part of my internship was being mentored by Mary Glaves. She is such an inspiration and a role model. ...