Hannah Nikonow loves exploring the prairie and mountains behind her pack of versatile dogs. Seeking mule deer in sagebrush country comes in a very close second. Ah, but there's also her passion for foraging that's pretty important, too... 

Born and raised in Missoula, Montana, Trey was introduced to hunting and angling at a very young age. It wasn’t long after his first day hunting that he knew he wanted to pursue a career working toward the best interest of wildlife, wild lands and his shared hunting and angling tradition. Trey works full-time for Backcountry Hunters & Anglers on development and strategic partnerships. When not in the office or volunteering for HHA, he’s likely scheming over ways to find next season's elk.

Cody is a passionate bowhunter whose heart beats strongest in the high country of Montana, especially chasing bugling elk during archery season. His love for the outdoors runs deep, and he shares that connection with his wife and three boys, exploring every corner of the state fishing or in pursuit of elk, deer, upland birds, and unforgettable family memories. Whether it’s the quiet thrill of a crisp morning in the timber or the laughter around a campfire, Cody lives for those outdoor adventure moments that bring his family closer to nature and to each other. When the seasons shift, you’ll often find him casting a line into Montana’s pristine rivers and lakes, chasing trout and soaking in the serenity of the water.

Alex hails from the Dakotas. He moved to Montana in 2010 has since called it home. He enjoys all things outdoors including fishing, hunting, and backpacking. He hopes his time serving on the HHA board will help conserve and protect Western Montana's wild places and recreation opportunities.

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Andrew grew up in western South Dakota but has called Montana home since 2008. He graduated from the UM School of Law in 2011. Since 2017, he has worked as the Legal & Policy Director for the Clark Fork Coalition in Missoula, and he joined the HHA Board of Directors that same year. In his free time, he enjoys exploring the woods, mountains, rivers and plains of Montana with his partner and their two boys. 

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DeAnna is a collector of hobbies, master of none. She loves all outdoor pursuits, has too many plants, and her favorite time of year is when the strawberries and sugar snap peas are both ripe. 

Hannah is a hunter, angler, and conservationist who loves chasing big game, upland birds, and trout on the fly. When she’s not hunting, fishing, or biking, she works to scale efforts to conserve working lands and wildlife habitat in the Transboundary Rocky Mountains.

Serving on the board for a decade, Kit has helped expand the reach and mission of HHA. Not an exceptional fisherman or hunter, he brings a wealth of experience and sage advice.  He currently works as a project manager with Five Valleys Land Trust.

Madeline has been an outdoorswoman her entire life. She grew up hunting whitetails and pheasant in Wisconsin, and fell in love with public lands in Montana. She is passionate about teaching people about hunting, fair chase ethics, and responsible outdoor recreation.

Nicole is a hunter and angler who enjoys spending time outdoors with her bird dog. She is passionate about conservation education and believes in connecting people to the land and water that sustain us. As a board member, Nicole hopes to inspire current and future generations to become dedicated conservationists and protect our wildlife and wild spaces.

Born and raised in Missoula,  Nuridia always had a love of the outdoors. Hunting and fishing were an important way of life. While briefly leaving Montana to pursue a biology degree at Whitman College, she immediately moved back home after graduating to help out with the family business. Though she lives to elk hunt, she can also be found attempting to cast a fly rod, foraging with her dog, or teaching hunter education classes.

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Walker Conyngham is a native Missoulian who hunts, fishes and skis across the state. As a staff attorney for Trout Unlimited, he works to protect and restore Montana's coldwater fisheries. Walker has been on the HHA board since 2017, and served as board president from 2020 to 2023.