Faces of BHA is a regular column in Backcountry Journal, which spreads light on the incredible volunteers working behind the scenes to ensure the organization succeeds. This installment was published in the Winter 22 issue.  RYAN BURKERT Helena, Montana     Veteran Programs Lead, Armed Forces Initiative Photo by Josh Bent   “Our goal is to give veterans and service members a new mission, and that mission is conservation.”   What brought you to BHA? I discovered BHA not as a hunting and ...

Faces of BHA is a regular column in Backcountry Journal, which spreads light on the incredible volunteers working behind the scenes to ensure the organization succeeds. This installment was published in the Fall 21 issue.  CATHERINE DANAE ELSER PROSPECT, PENNSYLVANIA           Pennsylvania Chapter Board   What brought you to BHA? I became aware of BHA through professionals and influencers in the hunting and fishing industry. When I researched it and got to know the mission and values, I ...