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A Little ABA History
The ARKANSAS BOWHUNTERS ASSOCIATION was
formed in 1959 with the first meeting held on September 17. Several
meetings by Bowhunters with a strong and concerned eye for the
future laid the foundation upon which our organization has build a
well-respected and successful Bowhunting lobby.
The ARKANSAS BOWHUNTERS ASSOCIATION
has successfully worked with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
to assure Bowhunters the most liberal hunting seasons and limits
consistent with good game management practices. The AG&F often
contacts us for our input on proposed regulations and programs. We
maintain close working relationships with other conservation
organizations. A very close watch is kept on our state legislature
and the Federal government.
Although you may not realize it, the
well-financed, urban-oriented, anti-hunting movement is growing.
Because of smaller numbers, Bowhunting is one of their primary
targets in a campaign to end all hunting. Anti-hunters have
attempted to halt biologically managed bow hunts in both New Jersey
and Florida. In New Jersey, misguided legislators tried to pass
laws outlawing Bowhunting. We supported the New Jersey Bowhunters
in their successful battle. Spring Bear hunting was lost in
Colorado and other states are under well orchestrated attacks by the
anti's. In Arizona, hunters and voters stopped a law that would
have outlawed all hunting on public lands. Our state could be the
next target for anti-hunters and animal rights activists. We must
be ready.
APATHY
on the part of Bowhunters could hasten
such attempts here at home.
Formal activities of the Association
include: an annual Fall Bowhunting Championship held on the weekend
of the third Sunday of September; an annual Spring tournament held
on the weekend of the third Sunday of March; an awards banquet; and
participation at other club's events around the state. Two major
awards bestowed each year are "Bowhunter of the Year" and Member of
the Year." There are many other benefits and functions for our
members.
NOW! you can fully realize the magnitude
of the efforts and the numerous obstacles overcome to have
Bowhunting accepted by sportsmen and the general public.
BOWHUNTING now faces its biggest challenge -- the
survival of our sport.
The anti-hunting and animal rights
movements must be met head-on by better financed and better educated
sportsmen organizations. In your state, that organization is
the....
ARKANSAS BOWHUNTERS ASSOCIATION
Join the ABA
We become better financed and organized
by enlisting your membership and support. In turn, we pledge to do
our best to represent your rights and privileges. In addition, we
ask you to spread the word to your Bowhunting buddies to join our
effort.
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS;
that is how we will preserve the ancient and honorable sport of
Bowhunting.
Take a few moments to consider the
purposes for which the ARKANSAS BOWHUNTERS ASSOCIATION was
formed:
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To foster, expand and perpetuate the
use of the bow in the hunting of all legal game, birds, and
animals; and to protect, improve, and increase the privileges of
bow and arrow hunters.
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To cooperate with the Federal and
State governments, sportsmen and conservation organizations in
the propagation and conservation of game and its natural
habitat, the forest and fields.
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To conduct a continuous educational
program designed to acquaint the public with the bow and its
uses as a practical and humane weapon, suitable under proper
regulations for the hunting of all game animals, fish and birds
on the American continent.
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To foster and perpetuate a spirit of
good fellowship among all Bowhunters.
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