Back Country Horsemen of Montana

December 2024 Board Meeting
2024-12-14 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Missoula, 1075 South Avenue West, Missoula, MT, 59801, United States
Please join us for the December 14th BCHMT Board Meeting at the Rocky Mountain Garden and Exploration Center at 1075 South Avenue West at 10:00AM until around 3:00PM followed by the Missoula chapter Christmas Party.

Rally for Public Lands
2025-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Rotunda, 1301 E 6th Ave, Helena, Montana, 59601, United States
Hundreds of Montanans filled the halls of the state capitol Friday for a Public Lands Rally.

Rally for Public Lands

BCHMT 2025 State Convention
2025-03-14 12:30 - 2025-03-16 14:00 | Helena Civic Center, 340 Neill Ave, Helena, MT, 59601, United States
This year’s convention will be hosted by the Last Chance Chapter at the Helena Civic Center.
Click Here for Registration Link and Event Information!

Agenda
Documents
Live Auction Items
Agenda for BCHMT Pre-Convention Board Meeting, Convention, Post-Convention Board Meeting

Meeting Schedule/Attendance:
– Friday, March 14, 12:30 p.m. – Senior Directors (longest in the current State Director position for their chapter) should plan to attend the nominating committee meeting on Friday, March 14, at 12:30 p.m. (just prior to the start of the pre‑convention Board of Directors meeting) at the Helena Civic Center, 340 Neill Avenue in Helena (Ballroom). Please contact Sandy Himmel, Nominating Committee Chair, at sandyhimmelgf@gmail.com or 406-788-2618, if you have any questions.
– Friday, March 14, 12:00 p.m. – The pre-convention Board of Directors meeting will be held Friday, March 14, at 1:00 p.m. at the Helena Civic Center, 340 Neill Avenue in Helena (Ballroom). All State Directors should attend this meeting.
– Saturday, March 15, 8:00 a.m. – All voting delegates are expected to attend all convention meetings (Saturday morning and afternoon and Sunday morning). Convention meetings will be held at the Helena Civic Center, 340 Neill Avenue in Helena (Ballroom).
– Sunday, March 16, 8:45 a.m. – All voting delegates are expected to attend all convention meetings (Saturday morning and afternoon and Sunday morning). Convention meetings will be held at the Helena Civic Center, 340 Neill Avenue in Helena (Ballroom).
– Sunday, March 16, ~12:00 p.m. – The post-convention State Board of Directors meeting will be held Sunday immediately following the conclusion of the convention, estimated to start around 12:00 p.m. State Directors will attend this meeting.
Members in good standing of any BCHMT chapter are welcome to attend the above meetings as guests, even if they are not a State Director or delegate.
General Information:
– We are looking forward to seeing everyone in person this year, so none of the meetings will be available via video conference. It is time to come to attend the convention in person and support our hosting chapter, Last Chance.
– If you plan to attend the Presidents’ and Vice Presidents’ breakfast on Sunday, please be sure to purchase your meal ticket when registering.
– No resolutions were received by the BCHMT Resolutions Committee to be considered at the convention.
– Submissions for the Wall of Honor are due by March 1 to Sherri Lionberger, lionsden01@mt.net. Please include the name, chapter, a picture, and a paragraph of any members who have passed since the last convention so we may honor their memory.
Questions?
If there are any questions we can help with, contact me at bchmt406@gmail.com or State Chair Mack Long at alpenglowranch.mack@gmail.com. There will be more emails to distribute the Treasurer’s report, and anything else needed to keep you updated. Please let me know if you think of anything else.
Registration questions should be directed to the Last Chance chapter, lastchancebch@gmail.com.

May 2025 Board Meeting
2025-05-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Deer Lodge, 230 Main Street, Deer Lodge, Montana, 59722

BCHMT Rendezvous
2025-06-27 08:00 - 2025-06-29 17:00 | Gold Creek, Gold Creek, MT, United States
Download the 2025 BCHMT Rendezvous flyer

September 2025 Board Meeting
2025-09-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Deer Lodge, 230 Main Street, Deer Lodge, Montana, 59722

December 2025 Board Meeting
2025-12-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Missoula, 1075 South Avenue West, Missoula, MT, 59801, United States
The December 13 state board meeting is coming up soon, and we will be meeting in person in Missoula at the Exploration Center & Rocky Mountain Gardens Building at the Missoula County Fairgrounds, 1075 South Avenue West, at 10:00 a.m. When you enter the Fairgrounds from South Avenue, the building will be on your immediate left (or east).
The Missoula chapter is hosting the December 13 meeting, and all are invited to attend their chapter’s annual holiday party later that evening at 6:30pm in the same location. This will be a potluck/BYOB event.

2026 Montana State Convention
2026-03-27 08:00 - 2026-03-29 17:00 | Best Western Plus GranTree Inn, 1325 N 7th Avenue, Bozeman, MT, 59715, United States
Please head over to the convention link hosted by the Gallatin Valley Chapter.
2026 BCHMT Convention

May State Board Meeting
2026-05-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Deer Lodge, 230 Main Street, Deer Lodge, Montana, 59722

2026 BCHMT Rendezvous
2026-06-18 08:00 - 2026-06-21 17:00 | Monture, Monture Guard Station Cabin, Ovando, MT, 59854, United States
Back Country Horsemen Rendezvous 2026
Wade Murphy Clinic
More Information
2026 BCHMT Rendezvous at Monture – June 18-21

Rendezvous Schedule
Coffee will be available every morning.
If you bring stock, weed free hay is required.
Please use bio security for your stock i.e. water troughs.
The Monture Guard Station complex will be available on Wednesday, June 17th and some people will arrive then.
Wade Murphy’s horsemanship clinic is scheduled for Friday June 19 at 1-4pm
Fun rides at your leisure.
Saturday night Community Dinner
Supper/Potluck at 6:00pm ($15 per meal)
Pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw and paper products/utensils provided.
Bring your favorite dessert to share after dinner.
Please mail the names and meal payment to:
BCH of Missoula
P.O. Box 2121
Missoula, Mt 59806
Mail No later than June 5 to ensure enough food
Monture Guard Station Pasture Fencing Project
The objective for the Fencing Project is to support the Forest Service Packing Program by assisting Seeley Lake Ranger District in fencing a new proposed pasture.
History: The area was evaluated and a report done in 2020 by Rachel Fiegley, former Seeley Lake Ranger.
The project of clearing the acreage was started in 2024 by Keith Guschausky, a Forest Service Packer and former BCH member. Keith used a Skid steer with a timber grabber to start the process of making burn piles. At that time materials for the fencing project were purchased by Seeley Lake Ranger district and stockpiled until the project could be started. Since then the Forest Service has had major layoffs with seasonal employees. The project was looked at as a three-year project to fence, remove slash and treat weeds and non-native grasses.
Note: Keith Guswchausky passed away April 28, 2025, of cancer.
Back Country Horseman proposed Volunteer work project would involve putting up barbless fence wire and “T” posts. The Forest Service is going to put in ”H” braces at corners and specified distances along the fence line.
Tools that volunteers could bring if they have them (but not required) are fencing pliers, “T” post pounders, tape measure, wire puller and any other tools you may have that would be helpful.
Personal protection clothing recommended such as boots, long sleeve shirts, and work gloves along with eye and ear protection.
Note: This fencing project is completely voluntary.

September State Board Meeting
2026-09-19 10:00 - 15:00 | MT
