Derek M. Pankratz

May 8, 2024 | backcountryhunters.org | Derek M. Pankratz

“One swallow does not make a summer, but one skein of geese, cleaving the murk of March thaw, is the spring.” -Aldo Leopold,A Sand County AlmanacThere’s no other organization like Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. Need proof? Take a look at the highlights from the 2023 member survey.

Dec 21, 2023 | backcountryhunters.org | Derek M. Pankratz

Home Media CO BHA Winter Newsletter Posted by Derek Pankratz | December 21, 2023 Winter solitude–In a world of one colorThe sound of wind.  - Basho[1]As winter settles in across Colorado, many of us are looking forward to a holiday respite. But the hard work of conservation continues, and the threats facing our public lands don’t hibernate.

Oct 9, 2023 | backcountryhunters.org | Derek M. Pankratz

“A world in which a sacramental portion of food can be taken in an old way—hunting, fishing, farming and gathering—has as much to do with societal sanity as a day's work for a day's pay.” – Tom McGuane,“The Heart of the Game,”Outside,September 1977Welcome to autumn! We’re keeping this newsletter short because, well, September. September is also Public Lands Month, with national Public Lands Day just around the corner on September 23.

Jul 25, 2023 | www2.deloitte.com | Leon Pieters |James Cascone |Derek M. Pankratz |David Novak

Enabling sustainable actions for all Divergences in climate action and sustainable behavior go beyond having the financial means to purchase an EV or local, organic produce. They also suggest deeper, structural issues. Those with lower incomes may not have the opportunity to advocate for climate action in their workplace in the same way that a wealthier person might. Or they might not have the same access to the political process.

Jul 8, 2023 | backcountryhunters.org | Derek M. Pankratz

“What if I made a bunch of money and die before I can spend it to buy the free time to fish?” – Jim Harrison,Field & Stream,February 2003Hopefully you’re taking Mr. Harrison’s warning to heart, and the warmer weather and longer days have found you out enjoying our public lands and waters. For Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, summer also means stewardship.