Welcome

Welcome to MBI's Web site where we do our best to provide you with the latest information about Minnesota's bowhunting happenings and issues. Minnesota has a rich bowhunting heritage and MBI is proud of its mission to foster, protect and preserve the sport of bowhunting and archery for current and future generations. We can't do this alone however. In order to be successful we need input, guidance, and assistance from all Minnesota bowhunters. We look forward to hearing from you and to a long and productive relationship.

Please take a few minutes to review the About MBI Web page to learn more about our goals, accomplishments and directions. Ask yourself how well your goals align with ours. We believe you will find that we agree on most, if not all, issues. Please consider joining our growing organization because with your support we could do so much more to protect the sport we all treasure.

Current MBI News and Information

Tony Kuehn Elected MBI President

Rochester Archery Club Special 3D Shoot July 26-27, 2008
The Rochester Archery Club has added a July 3D Shoot this year to provide additional support to MBI. The club is going to donate the entry fees ($10/person) to MBI! The MBI Board thanks RAC for this great effort and for their continuing commitment to MBI and bowhunting in Minnesota. Let's all make a special effort to attend, shoot a few arrows, meet each other and talk bowhunting!

Come on Members - Some of you must have shot some nice animals last year!     Send us a photo to post on the website!


Bowhunting and Archery News

Fund Launched to Combat Largest Anti-Hunting Group

MN Deer Hunters Donate 78,000 Pounds of Venison in 2007

Want to Know What MN Sportsmen Contribute to the Economy? - check out this article on the SCI Website

Bovine TB Deer to be Shot in NW MN by Sharpshooters Later this Month

Plainville, CT Boy Needs Venison and Bowhunters are Responding!
          - News Article (link to CT television station posting)
          - Bowhunters Respond: Link to Postings on The Bowsite Web Site

2008 Minnesota Hunting Seasons

Kong Maxx Ladder Stands Sold at Gander Mountain Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

StarTribune Article: More Suburbs Turning to Bowhunters to Thin Deer (Link takes you to the StarTribune website - article includes link to some interesting feedback)

Portable Stands Can Now be Used in Scientific and Natural Areas

DNR: Recent Trends Suggest Fewer People Participating in Outdoor Recreation

Donated Deer to be Processed at No Cost to Hunters

Sportsmen Applaud President’s Order to Promote Hunting

Returning Soldiers Eligible for Free Hunting & Fishing Licenses

U.S. House Rejects Polar Bear Hunting Ban

HSUS Knows Anti-Hunting Agenda Will Tarnish Mainstream Reputation

Microsoft Funds the Anti-Hunting Movement

MBI Member Michele LeQve Polar Bear Video Available

Hunter’s View Expands Recall of Safety Harnesses Sold with Tree Stands - Also Recalls Harnesses Provided as Replacements

DNR Will Detail Plans to Stop Spread of Bovine TB in Wild Deer

2006 Minnesota Deer Harvest is the Second Highest on Record

DNR Shooting/Archery Range Development Grants Available

Fox Sports Ends Anti-Trapping Spot - BOWHUNTERS CAN Make a Difference!

Sportsmen Join Lawsuit to Prevent Antis’ Misuse of ESA to Ban Hunting

Judge OKs USSAF to Represent Sportsmen in Minnesota Anti-Trapping

LawsuitFox Television Joins Movement to Ban Trapping - is it a strategy of the anti's to force us to choose between outdoor sports and spectator sports?

School Archery Programs Expanding in Minnesota

Deer Feeding Restriction Established to Reduce Bovine TB Transmission

Record 514 Deer Taken During Camp Ripley Bow Hunts

Moose Population Holding Steady in Northeast Minnesota

 



MBI 2007 Actions and Accomplishments!

Legislative Activities

  • Testified before state Legislature in opposition to a crossbow season during the archery season
  • Testified before state Legislature in support of a reduction in minimum bow
    draw weight to 30 pounds

US Sportsmen's Alliance (USSA): Bowhunter Rights Coalition membership to protect bowhunter rights throughout the US

North American Bowhunting Coalition: membership, active participation and financial support

Minnesota DNR: Participated in January Roundtable to provide input about MBI concerns and issues

Game Fair
  • Youth Archery Range (with Rapids Archery and Wolf Track Archery Clubs)
  • MBI booth to promote bowhunting and MBI membership
Youth Bowhunt: Organized and conducted a field day and a weekend hunt

Membership Services:
  • Published two membership newsletters
  • Maintained current and timely information on MBI Website
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