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Categories: Media, Chapter News, State Issues
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A Review of The Board of Game
I went into the Board of Game as someone with no prior experience with the Alaska state fish and game regulation process, minimal understanding of what the process entails, and a lot of passion for conservation. I ultimately found the experience fun and exciting, but also difficult to follow along with as someone who does not work with or around Fish and Game (yet…). There are a few recommendations I have for the Board of Game that may make the...
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Tags: Alaska Chapter
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Tags: Montana Chapter
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Hunters and Industry: An Essential Partnership for Migratory Bird Conservation Photos and Story by Mark LindbergThe 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), an international conservation partnership between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, is widely regarded as the most successful partnerships for bird conservation in the world. Built on the backs of waterfowl hunters and the dollars they give to conservation, the MBTA has resulted in North American (NA) waterfowl and waterbirds being the ...
Building Community at the Alaska BHA Beer Dinner Spring 2025 by Ridge NelsonSince moving to Alaska last year, I have attended several Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) events. The primary reason I moved to Alaska from the lower 48 was to take advantage of the outdoor opportunities on Alaska’s wild public lands, so I naturally gravitated towards the BHA community. BHA’s main charter is to preserve wild places and advocate for outdoor opportunities, however an additional benefit of BHA ...
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IF4 Screening in Fairbanks 2025: An Annual Evening of Fishing Fun & Community by Nate Kibby The International Fly-Fishing Film Fest (IF4) was a great gathering of angling enthusiasts. Around forty people gathered at the University of Alaska (UAF) Pub to watch a fantastic set of films. The first short film covered the story of a deaf saltwater guide who displays his fantastic fishing abilities and creative communication techniques. That story was a personal favorite and uncovered an ...