Backcountry Journal receives hundreds of submissions every year; only the cream of the crop make it to print. Each published story has something unique that makes it special, which makes choosing a top few even more difficult. Every story has merit for including here, but these six (in no particular order) are worthy of the extra props and epitomize what Backcountry Journal and BHA are all about:   A Giant's Shoes to Fill by Hal Herring There was so much I’d never thought of, so much, too, ...

I read over a dozen recipes for wild turkey before setting out to cook my first one. The sentiments I found in some forums as to the dark meat being “not worth” preparing did not deter me, but instead offered a full-on challenge. Well, challenge accepted! This method of dry brining, smoking and pressure cooking worked well while tenderizing the meat and infusing full flavor. Now that BHA's Midnight Forest Bourbon Whiskey made by Spotted Bear Spirits is a regular staple in my cabinet, it is ...

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Despite unprecedented challenges, 2020 marked Backcountry Hunters & Anglers' busiest and most successful year yet. Across North America, BHA members, staff and chapters continued to champion our issues and secured a number of important wins for our public lands, waters and wildlife. Find out more below. BHA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your donation is tax deductible. Federal The Great American Outdoors Act (H.R. 1957) is one of the biggest wins in decades for hunters, ...

Thank you Colorado BHA! On behalf of the Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Chapter Leadership Team (CLT), I want to thank you all for your resiliency, creativity and dedication to the BHA mission—helping protect and preserve our wild public lands, waters and wildlife—during this unprecedented year.  Your collective work and selfless dedication has been truly inspirational, but not unexpected given that BHA has always been a “quality over quantity” type outfit from the very beginning, ...