2024 Rendezvous Draft

BHA's North American Rendezvous is headed to the heartland! Established in 2004, we'll be celebrating 20 years of work on behalf of our public lands, waters, and wildlife at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. We've got more stories to share than lakes in MN and 20 years of our members putting boots on the ground for conservation to celebrate. Buy your tickets today! 

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Hotel room blocks available here! Nearby camping can be found here!

| Schedule | Field to Table Dinner |Public Lands & Waters Celebration Beers, Bands & Public Lands | Wild Game Cook-off |

Struttin' & Cluckin' Calling ClassicVendors | Online Auction | Things To Do In MN | Panels, Seminars & Demonstrations | Awards |

  • BHA’s Field to Table Dinner: Guests will be joined by chefs from across North America to serve a world-class wild game dinner at this perennial Rendezvous favorite. Seating is limited so get your tickets NOW!
  • Beers, Bands & Public Lands: Celebrate public lands and waters with us, sample some of Minnesota's finest brews, play games, and win fantastic prizes on Friday, April 19th!
  • Struttin' & Cluckin' Calling ClassicThis contest will feature turkey hunters from across North America in a calling contest aimed at finding the best public lands turkey caller in our ranks. Do you have what it takes? 
  • The BHA Wild Game Cook-off: Chapters from the U.S. and Canada will showcase their amazing skills with wild food from their regions and battle for top honors, bragging rights and the coveted “golden stag” trophy.
  • BHA’s Public Lands & Waters Celebration: Saturday, April 20th, this unforgettable event will leave you laughing – and crying – as storytellers weave spirited tales about their outdoor travails and conservation knowledge.
  • Panels: Hear from experts and big names from the hunting, fishing and outdoors community about the most pressing issues facing our public lands and waters today.
  • Seminars: Field skills, food skills, and conservation and policy seminars! Want to learn how to cast better? Process your own game better? Pick up optics tips and tricks? Interested in the latest policy questions involving stream access? We’ve got you covered.
  • Demonstrations: We're going to show you how the sausage really gets made. Literally! From sausage making to falconry and much in-between; join to watch live demonstrations on spellbinding skills throughout the weekend! 
  • Awards: Conservationists from around the country will receive awards for their contributions to our public lands, waters and wildlife. Click here to nominate a deserving individual or chapter!
  • Vendors: Our extensive vendor area features BHA corporate partners and outdoor-focused companies from across the continent. To see a complete list of vendors click here!
  • Raffles and one-of-a-kind prizes: Courtesy of BHA’s incredible corporate partners!
  • Rendezvous 2024 Online Auction - Amazing trips and items from all around North America! 

Hotel room blocks available here! Nearby camping can be found here!

BHA’s North American Rendezvous is the year’s largest gathering of public lands and waters advocates, and it's bound to be a heck of a party. Be sure to come and have your chance to celebrate with new and old friends alike all while raising funds to support our wild public lands, waters and wildlife!