This is an overview of our 2023 Dual Skills event where we took 12 veterans on a learn to waterfowl hunt event. We highlighted the Spring light goose conservation order and the basics of waterfowl tactics.
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We want to give the military community a new mission and that mission is conservation!
The Armed Forces Initiative is the BHA program focused on getting the military community into the backcountry to create more conservationists in this essential demographic. At BHA we have always seen our best leaders both as volunteers and staff members come from a military background. We know the value of these individuals to the conservation community. We believe that by engaging with this group we can not only help members of the military community through the transition from military to civilian life but also greatly increase the proficiency and talent within the conservation community.
Vision:
To provide members of the Military community with all the knowledge, experience, and passion, needed to be fully operational as hunters and anglers in the forest, on the water, and as conservation stewards for habitat and wildlife as engaged advocates in the legislative process.
Mission:
BHA’s Armed Forces Initiative strives to ensure that those on Active Duty, in the National Guard, Reservists, Veterans, and Gold Star Families continue to take active roles as public landowners while providing a constructive outlet for current or transitioning service members to continue their selfless service and enjoy the camaraderie of likeminded individuals. Patriotism and selfless service carries on in our mission to protect public land and water access along with the ethical chase of wildlife.
Commanders Intent:
Instill within the Military Community, a knowledge of conservation practices and theory, a love of wild places, and a desire to elevate Americas public wild lands as fundamental components of American Freedom.
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Sign up to volunteer with us today! - www.backcountryhunters.org/mi...
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You can find out more about us here: linktr.ee/bha_afi
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Facebook: / 3136601819740159 & / armedforcesinitiative
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Thank you to our corporate sponsors:
Wenonah Canoe - wenonah.com/Default.aspx
Vortex Optics - vortexoptics.com
Veterans United - www.veteransunited.com
FHF Gear - fhfgear.com
Mystery Ranch - www.mysteryranch.com
OnX Hunt - www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app
G&H Decoys - www.ghdecoys.com/about-made-i...
BossTek - bosstek.com
Walton - waltons.com
Heroes’ Harvest - www.heroesharvests.org/
Backcountry Fuel Box - backcountryfuelbox.com
Chippewa Custom Rods - crcustomrod.com
GuideSource Outdoors - www.guidesourceoutdoors.com
Access The Wild - accessthewild.com/about-us
Salmo Java Roasters - salmojavaroasters.com
Gastro Gnome Meals - www.gastrognomemeals.com
Seek Outside - seekoutside.com
Big Agnes - www.bigagnes.com
Sitka Gear - www.sitkagear.com
First Lite - www.firstlite.com/pages/first...
Phelps Game Calls - phelpsgamecalls.com
Operation Phoenix Outdoors - www.operationphoenixoutdoors.com
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