Thank you to everyone who participated in our coloring contest from the Winter 20 issue of Backcountry Journal. Everyone did a fantastic job! Choosing only two winners was an extremely difficult proposition but here they are, along with honorable mentions.  A special thank you to Rep Your Water for sponsoring this contest and providing the artwork. Below are a few selected entries:  Winner: Gabriel Langenhan, 8 years old, Washington   Runner-up: Athena Blanco, 9 years old, ...

Venison Tartare with Truffle and Lemon Zest By Montana BHA Life Member Corey Ellis What You'll Need 10oz finely diced, raw, quality venison or antelope (backstrap, tenderloins or rump meat without any silver skin or fat) 3 brown anchovies rinsed and minced 2t capers rinsed 2T sweet or red onion finely chopped 2T Italian parsley chopped 1T Dijon or coarse ground mustard 1 large egg yolk 2t extra virgin olive oil 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce 1t salt 1t pepper ½ t truffle zest or oil 1 t ...

March 31, 2020   The Montana Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & AnglersPO Box 9257 Missoula, MT 59807   Zach Peterson – Forest PlannerNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest903 3rd StKamiah, ID 83536zacharyapeterson@fs.fed.us   Re: Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Plan Revision   Dear Mr. Peterson:   The Montana Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers has a particular interest in the Nez Perce-Clearwater Forest Plan. Many of our Chapter’s 3,200 Montana sportsmen and women use and cherish ...

Idaho BHA is proud to announce that Chris Reeve Knives has become a chapter sponsor.  Chris Reeve Knives is a leading American-based manufacturer of folding and fixed-blade knives designed for everyday work. Known for sleek, innovative design, Chris Reeve Knives has made massive contributions to the knife world, including the industry standard Reeve Integral Lock™.  After over 30 years in business, the once "out-of-the-garage" company has grown into a full production facility known worldwide ...

  Above: Green River National Wildlife Refuge The Kentucky Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is proud to report that on November 22nd, the nation’s 568th national wildlife refuge, Green River National Wildlife Refuge, was officially created in Henderson County. It is only the second such area completely in Kentucky. The first 10-acre tract was donated by the Southern Conservation Corporation and served as the dedication site. Kentucky BHA will actively support the future growth and ...