As Seen in the Wild Sheep Foundation Fall 2022    For the past 20 years the National Training center on Fort Irwin California has been the last training phase of all Army units before their deployment to some far-flung place to try and help the locals of the region in some way.  Be it bridge building, medical services, or simply clearing the area of extremist soldiers all units pass through Fort Irwin and the National Training Center.   There are several reactions soldiers have to time spent ...

The Nevada Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers has been actively engaged in Carson City this year on several pieces of key legislation.  In addition to advocating for needed investments in wildlife crossing infrastructure in the state via AB 112, the chapter recently weighed-in on several bills which could impact our hunting and angling heritage in the state.  Horse Management – The chapter is opposing a bill (SB 90) *read the letter here*, which would elevate the status of the feral ...

  By Kjell Hedström   In Sweden, caribou are called reindeer. The Swedish reindeer are not considered wild. The Sami people will herd and follow the deer migration, then in the spring, the herds will be gathered, and some animals will be separated for slaughter. Some of the meat will be dried and used by the Sami or sold commercially. Salted and dried reindeer meat, torkat kött, is a traditional delicacy from Sweden. It is simple to make and tastes amazing. While I don’t have access to ...

There's nothing better for Backcountry Hunters & Anglers members than getting to connect with our fellows. That's why pint nights, fence pulls, legislative hearings, treestand sittings, boat ramp chats, pack-out conversations, and all the ways we meet each other in the outdoors and indoors are the lifeblood of this organization. And every year we put on one of the biggest chances for our people to meet their people at the BHA North American Rendezvous! This year, our 12th Rendezvous was held ...