Public Lands Sportsmen Honored at BHA Rendezvous

By Ammoland Editor Joe Evans

MISSOULA, Mont. -(Ammoland.com)- At Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ 6th annual North American Rendezvous, seven sportsman-conservation leaders were awarded BHA’s highest honors, recognizing exceptional efforts in conservation, communications and the ethics of fair chase hunting and fishing.

BHA’s Jim Posewitz Award for Ethical Hunting and Fishing recognizes outstanding ethical behavior in the field and the education of the outdoor public on the importance of ethical behavior.

Randy Newberg, host of the TV show “Fresh Tracks” and a passionate public lands user, was selected to receive the award, which was presented for the first time at the 2017 Rendezvous.

“Randy Newberg started on his journey by joining Jim Posewitz at Orion-The Hunter’s Institute as a volunteer shortly after its inception in 1993,” said Orion Executive Director Eric Nuse. “He has given his time, effort and financial assistance and is one of Jim’s strongest and most vocal disciples. In 2008, Randy saw a need in outdoor media for the Orion message and jumped in, full speed ahead. Through television, print and social media, he now is reaching millions of active viewers and participants.

“No other media personality can claim a stricter adherence …Read the Rest

Source:: AmmoLand