At the heart of the Armed Forces Initiative (AFI) is the belief that service doesn’t stop when the uniform comes off—it simply evolves. Our mission to help veterans and active-duty military members find a new calling in conservation is only made possible by the incredible dedication of our volunteer leaders. Today, we pause to recognize one such leader whose thoughtful words, quiet contributions, and passion for storytelling have left a lasting imprint on our community. After years of ...

The following communication is from Colorado Statewide Hunter Education Coordinator, Jordan Likes, and details the current Colorado Attorney General's position regarding corner crossing. While this is a resounding win for public access to federal lands, it opens the door for future conversations and stakeholder engagement regarding access to state lands that are open to the public but that will appear to remain "corner locked" following this interpretation.  Join us at BHA's annual North ...

As the final gavel dropped and Montana’s 2025 legislative session came to a close, the dedicated members and volunteers from the Montana Chapter of BHA took a deep breath—and then a moment to celebrate. “Sine Die” is Latin for “without a day,” signaling the end of the session, and this year it also marks the culmination of months of hard work, strategic advocacy, and grassroots activism from BHA members across the state. The Chapter is proud to report that three of Montana BHA’s top-priority ...

The Alaska Copper Ammo Challenge at the Fairbanks Outdoor Show   by Mark LindbergLate in my career in academia, I gave several lectures about lead contamination and its negative effects on humans, wildlife, and the environment in general.  The story is compelling because there is so much data on the subject, which dates back to the second century BC when physician Nicander of Colophon first described the acute effects of lead toxicity and continues to this day as we further document how ...