PHOTO: Robbie Everett  Floating Rivers without Bridges in Northwest Alaska Stepping out of the boat onto the rugged riverbanks of Alaska is an immersive experience that engages not just the senses but also the soul. The resonating sound and tactile sensation of the aluminum hull settling onto the ancient sands evoke a deep connection with the land, a place where time seems to stand still. The fine grains beneath my feet offer a moment of respite, a chance to stretch my legs in the vastness ...

PHOTO: Barry Whitehill, AK Chapter Vice ChairAn unparalleled experience for sportsmen and women can be had in Alaska’s famed Brooks Range – a region home to caribou herds, Dall sheep, moose and grizzly bear, where the waters run with Arctic Grayling, Dolly Varden and Sheefish. The proposed Ambler Road would bisect more than 200 miles of habitat across this range, insert 48 bridges and over 2900 culverts into rivers and streams, as well as degrade important caribou habitat for the Western ...

*** To learn more about this proposal and comment, click here. ***   To read the Montana Chapter of BHA's objections submitted on November 9th, 2023, click here.

Welcome! Hey everyone,  It is the season to get out there!  Most game is in season and the water is still open! If you opened this newsletter and have read this far down then you are likely the exact person we want to help us launch the NY Chapter to the next level. Do you have a particular project or event in mind?  Below is a brief description of some of the types of volunteers we are looking for but even if you have a one off event or idea you want to work on that is great too. Please ...

Friday October 27, 2023 Farmington, NM   Attending in person: Commissions Tirzio Lopez (Vice Chair), Fernando Clemente Attending Virtually: Sharon Salazar-Hickey, Greg Fulfer, Ed Garcia All Commissioners engaged in the discussions throughout the public meeting.    The meeting began shortly after 9 a.m. with role call of the Commissioners, followed by self-introductions by each person attending. There were approximately 25 members of the public present at the beginning of the meeting, as ...