MBA 2009 Convention
Great Falls, Mont. March 27-29, 2009
Details for the 2009 Convention are now available — Take a look!
2008 Convention
The Convention held in Missoula March 14-16, 2008, was a huge success and great fun for all. If you have any stories or photos to share, please forward them to the MBA webmaster.
Want to see more of the details and planning that went on? Visit the MBA 2008 Convention Page or view photos.
Summer Archery Events
29th Annual Bear Shoot and MBA Montana State Bowhunters Championship
June 14-15
Clearwater Junction, Hwy. 200,
about 40 miles from Missoula, Mont.
(signs will be posted)
The 29th Annual Bear Shoot, also the MBA Montana State Bowhunters Championship (on June 14), are sponsored by the MBA and Five Valleys Archery Club. For more information, contact Paul Roush, 406-544-2169.
Canyon Ferry Carp Safari
June 14, 2008
Hellgate Campground
Canyon Ferry Lake, Helena, Mont.
- Bowhunting only - everyone welcome!
- Help Carp Management in Canyon Ferry Lake.
- Never been Carpified? Help available from semi-professional Carp Ninjas.
- Send in Registration form by May 31, 2008.
- Catered meal Saturday, included in pre-registration price.
- 3D targets available for those who can't even hit thousands of spawning carp!
Online registration will be available soon. Get more information here ...
Montana Bowhunter Magazine
Available to Members Only
The Montana Bowhunter is a quarterly publication of the MBA and is intended to inform, entertain and educate its members on happenings within the organization and bowhunting in general. Don't miss out, join today!
About this month's cover: This original painting, done by Jerry Johnson from Hamilton, Montana, will be auctioned at the 2008 MBA convention banquet in Missoula. The MBA has been given all rights for prints. At the auction, Jerry will give 50% of the total money raised to the MBA. Thank you, Jerry!
MBA Supporters and Members
Please take a look at our updated Supporters page! If you or your organization are listed (or should be listed) and you'd like to update information or add a Web site URL or e-mail please let us know.
The MBA appreciates the support received from Montana businesses, archery clubs and annual convention donors. Please support these generous organizations!
The MBA salutes the men and women of the U.S. armed forces, fighting to protect our freedoms.
To have a complimentary copy of the Montana Bowhunter sent to any active duty member of the U. S. Armed Forces, e-mail us the member’s name and address.
Members Only Area
More benefits for MBA members, better communication about the issues that affect bowhunting in Montana, and maybe just a little bit of entertainment ... that's what the MBA Web Site Committee is trying to accomplish with this latest round of enhancements to the MBA Web site.
Additions include:
- Online Forum
Similar to the Bowsite, Stickbow, etc. for members to discuss Montana issues. - Classifieds
Archery related items can be listed for sale or trade. - Surveys
Only MBA members can participate, but non-members will be able to view results. - Montana Bowhunter Magazine
Past issues will be available for viewing and/or downloading. - Hunting Stories
For those long lonely days between seasons.
Do you know your MBA personal identification number (PIN)? If not, it should be printed on the mailing label of your next issue of Montana Bowhunter magazine OR you can look it up online by entering your last name and first initial.
MBA Mission
Established in 1973, the Montana Bowhunter's Association was established as a nonprofit organization by and for Montana's bowhunters. It's sole purpose remains the same today as it was then: To unite the state's bowhunting sportsmen to work towards a common goal of preserving and promoting the sport of bowhunting in Montana.
In addition to preserving and promoting bowhunting, some of the MBA's major goals are:
- promoting ethical bowhunting through education;
- improving landowner - bowhunter relationships; and
- providing a voice in management of Montana's big game and an opportunity to assist in the preservation of wildlife habitat.
