BHA-NE members partnered with other organizations on a riverbank restoration project on the East Branch of the Passumpsic River, a Learn to Turkey Hunt weekend, a Full Draw Film Tour event, the Total Archery Challenge in Killington, Vermont, and several pint nights. R3 efforts include assisting with hunter mentoring workshops on tracking, field dressing, butchering and cooking.  We have also gathered for Maine Rendezvous in the northern part of New England and in CT for the southern members, ...

Membership Update: As of June 31, the WY chapter has 1,000 members, this is up from 724 in January.   Weatherby: On June 12th, BHA, Filson,and Black Tooth Brewing Co hosted a Campfire Storytelling Event to celebrate Weatherby's grand opening. We had a great line-up of speakers including Adam Weatherby, Luke Thorkildsen, Cindy Barlow, Sam Lockwood, Jared Oaklead and Jessi Johnson. Around 200 people came out for the fun, and we signed up 55 members. The Wyoming chapter was also invited to ...

In the midst of our usual summer heat and humidity, the Southeast chapter has had a busy few months enjoying our public lands and waters. We followed up our successful Gobblers and Garbage initiative by issuing a chapter-wide challenge during Hike to Hunt to collect trash while folks were out trekking the trails. Members responded to this by gathering over 300 lbs. of trash during their travels. In July chapter leaders in Mississippi organized the Pearl River event to educate the public ...

The 2019 summer has proven to be both busy and trying for NDBHA.  We’ve dealt with multiple project cancellations due to weather and logistical issues. However, we were able to complete the Whitetail Picnic Area renovation in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service in July.  In addition to work projects, we’ve been refining our event formats to make better use of time and exposure. We’ve started to roll out new events like “Bows and Beers” to add a little flavor to our event calendar. ...

The Indiana chapter hit the ground running after being officially accredited in May. The Board of Directors decided on several strategic priorities that are both consistent with the overall goals of BHA and specific to Indiana’s unique needs: invasive species, chronic wasting disease, education and outreach. The Indiana chapter is engaged with other conservation groups including the Ruffed Grouse Society, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, the National Wild Turkey Federation and the ...