The Minnesota Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers hosted a Turkey Hunting 101 Workshop at the recently opened Sitka Gear- Maple Grove location In early April. This free workshop was designed to introduce attendees from all backgrounds and experience levels to the basics of turkey hunting, conservation and access. The goal was to empower new hunters to feel safe and confident when venturing out this spring and to build community amongst new outdoorsmen and women. 70-80 people attended ...

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...