Bristol Bay River Academy

Apply now for 2013!

bbriveracademy — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:25:57 +0000

We are now excepting applications for the 2013 Bristol Bay River Academy. The course will be held June 13th-20th at Bristol Bay Mission Lodge this year. Check out the application for additional details and to get your name in. Space fills fast…so we encourage you to apply soon!

Bristol Bay River Academy 2012 Photos

bbriveracademy — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 09:21:01 +0000

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photos: Schnitzerphoto.com

The Class of 2012

bbriveracademy — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:00:14 +0000

Congratulations Bristol Bay River Academy Class of 2012! After an action packed week of river side learning the 2012 Academy graduates are ready to share their new knowledge and skills with their communities.

Back Row (left to right): Brydin Pacheco, Willie Larson, Travis Tungiug, Katrina Merlino, Danielle Stickman, August Shade, Kvichak Aspelund, Jordan Nukwak. Front row: Sharolynn Zackar, Blaine Romo, Connor Ito and instructor, Nanci Morris Lyon.

Photo by: John Van Vleet, Orvis

2012 Academy A Success

bbriveracademy — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:04:27 +0000

Thank you to the students, instructors and supporters who made the 2012 Bristol Bay River Academy a huge success! Eleven lucky students from around Bristol Bay spent a fabulous week on the Naknek River with local lodge owner and guide Nanci Morris Lyon. They learned how to cast, how to read the river, what knots to tie, and what it takes to be a guide. They also got to meet local biologists and talk with local experts about river conservation issues in the region and things they could do in their own communities to help trout and salmon. We look forward to working with the graduates as they continue to build their skills and pursue work as guides.

You can read a few tales from week at the Orvis blog written by one of this years guest instructors John Van Vleet.

Stay tuned for more details and videos!

bbriveracademy — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:53:18 +0000

The 2012 Bristol Bay River Academy (formerly the Bristol Bay Fly Fishing & Guide Academy) will be held June 3rd -10th in Iguigig, Alaska. If you are a Bristol Bay resident (or BBNC shareholder) between the age of 15 and 24, that would like to learn to fly fish and has an interest in exploring a career in Bristol Bay’s sport fishing and tourism industry this is your chance! Through this riverside course you will learn how to fly fish, how to tie flies, what its like to be a guide, river ecology and many other skills to put on your resume.

Applications and nominations will be accepted through April 30th. Bristol Bay residents between the ages of 15 and 24 will be given preference. There is a $25 application fee (that will be reimbursed at the Academy) but all expenses are covered for Bristol Bay residents and BBNC shareholders.

Questions or more information? Nelli at 907-230-7121 or nwilliams@tu.org.

DOWNLOAD the 2012 Application here:

Flyer_BBRA.2012