The Canadian Armed Forces are defenders. Ranchers are stewards. Together they are incredible protectors of Canada's best resource, our land. When the Armed Forces Initiative (AFI) Canada Alberta Chapter reached out to the Waldron Ranch CO-OP for a fall archery elk hunt, these two groups quickly realized a lot of shared interest in protecting that land.    AFI serves as a branch of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA) to help serving military members and veterans access hunting and fishing ...

  AFI Director Trevor Hubbs has been hitting the podcast network on a speaking tour for a few months garnering support for the program and building sponsor relationships.   For a list of Podcast episodes please see below links: The Modern Carnivore Podcast https://modcarn.com/ The Hunting Dog Podcast https://thehuntingdogpodcast.com/episodes/armed-forces-initiative-fighting-for-the-usa-and-us/ National Deer Association Podcast https://deerassociation.com/trevor-hubbs/ The Average ...

  Words by Backcountry Hunters & Anglers AFI Coordinator Trevor Hubbs   If you think this speech is difficult to listen to, I promise it is even tougher to deliver. The first time I gave this speech was at the battalion ball in 2008. At the time I thought I had been selected because I was an ambitious young soldier and being given a speaking assignment at the battalion ball in front of the command staff and assorted leaders was a reward of sorts. I now know that it is common to have the ...

Alaska AFI leader David May had the opportunity to represent the program.  Have a listen below.   https://sourdoughoutdoorsmen.buzzsprout.com/1443304/10367598 This time on Lead and Line, Brandon and Dave sit down with Dave From the Alaska Armed Forces Initiative with Backcountry Hunters and Anglers.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alaska-wild-project/id1558002341?i=1000564492557 Post military facial hair, being a girl dad with 3 girls, Campbell lake public access easement and local ...