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 ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  April 7, 2025    Contact:  Kaden McArthur, Director of Policy & Government Relations, mcarthur@backcountryhunters.org    Washington, D.C. – Over the weekend, the U.S. Senate advanced a budget resolution, marking an early step in the process to pass a budget reconciliation bill – legislation that can ultimately become law with a simple majority vote and cannot be filibustered. This follows reports confirming that the Republican majority in Congress is considering ...

    Hunters and Industry: An Essential Partnership for Migratory Bird Conservation Photos and Story by Mark LindbergThe 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), an international conservation partnership between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, is widely regarded as the most successful partnerships for bird conservation in the world.   Built on the backs of waterfowl hunters and the dollars they give to conservation, the MBTA has resulted in North American (NA) waterfowl and waterbirds being the ...

IF4 Screening in Fairbanks 2025: An Annual Evening of Fishing Fun & Community by Nate Kibby   The International Fly-Fishing Film Fest (IF4) was a great gathering of angling enthusiasts. Around forty people gathered at the University of Alaska (UAF) Pub to watch a fantastic set of films. The first short film covered the story of a deaf saltwater guide who displays his fantastic fishing abilities and creative communication techniques. That story was a personal favorite and uncovered an ...