Bowhunters Banquet

[Chase 1]

Went to the Washington State Bowhunters banquet last night and it was a top notch event. Hats off to those guys who volunteer countless hours to make it happen, you did a great job! 

The WSB organized a point counter point presentation, between the WDFW Assistant Director and the Lead Attorney for the largest opposition group in the nation, to discuss Wolf introduction. Each gave a 25 minute presentation and then they both answered audience questions from both sides of the issue. I’m not sure that format has taken place before. It was interesting, informative, and really down right sad. The WSB is defiantly on the front line in this issue and the presentation of was outstanding!

If you’re a bowhunter in Washington and not a member of WSB, you just don’t get it. This organization has fought for every season and opportunity that archers have in this state. Our opportunities are threatened every season with reductions and closures and the WSB goes to battle to preserve and expand our allocations. So do your part, get involved, make sure your membership is current and if you’re not a member yet, get on board and we’ll see you at next years banquet!  

[kglacken]

How do I join? 

[Chase 1]

Several ways. You can go to wabowhunters.com, print a registration form and send it in, or you can go to WSB on Ebay and pay online. You can also join at any of their yearly events and sportsman's shows. For more info check out their facebook and web page.

[boneaddict]

Who won and what with....the details....   The Glenn St Charles Award this year. 

The banquet snuck up on me this year.  The ones I have been too have always been great fun

[ribka]

Will check out and see about joining.

[Fullabull]

I know I got tired of seeing the changes to the Archery seasons and started asking questions. That is how I found out about the WSB and ended up attending the banquet on Saturday to check things out. It was a good dinner and way to raise funds for the WSB to fight the good fight. I am definitely joining and hope to find a way to contribute other than just my membership.

The person from the state talked about scientific data for the wolf plan but never showed anything other then other state population numbers. I asked how they could justify 15 breeding pairs here in WA when Idaho only qualified 10 breeding pairs when they started their program. He never talked about the game animals that could support their population numbers which is why I asked the question since WA has about half the game animals Idaho has to sustain themselves. It just did not make sense to me. He never really answered the question with any good facts or data which leads me to believe they have no idea how they came up with that number other then that is what other states used.

The apposing group gentleman did a good job of showing good data points and showing how even in other states where they started with a certain number of breeding pares, each state was well beyond that number before finally looking at managing the existing numbers of wolves.

Join the WSB and join the fight for our rights as hunters and for real management of all game animals.

Fulla

[dreamingbig]

I just joined on ebay.  Brilliant idea.  Snail mail and checks do not agree with me very well.

[Chase 1]

Who won and what with....the details....   The Glenn St Charles Award this year. 

The banquet snuck up on me this year.  The ones I have been too have always been great fun

I'm sorry I don't know the details, but WOW what a monster! It should be in the next issue of the WSB magazine.

[Chase 1]

I know I got tired of seeing the changes to the Archery seasons and started asking questions. That is how I found out about the WSB and ended up attending the banquet on Saturday to check things out. It was a good dinner and way to raise funds for the WSB to fight the good fight. I am definitely joining and hope to find a way to contribute other than just my membership.

The person from the state talked about scientific data for the wolf plan but never showed anything other then other state population numbers. I asked how they could justify 15 breeding pairs here in WA when Idaho only qualified 10 breeding pairs when they started their program. He never talked about the game animals that could support their population numbers which is why I asked the question since WA has about half the game animals Idaho has to sustain themselves. It just did not make sense to me. He never really answered the question with any good facts or data which leads me to believe they have no idea how they came up with that number other then that is what other states used.

The apposing group gentleman did a good job of showing good data points and showing how even in other states where they started with a certain number of breeding pares, each state was well beyond that number before finally looking at managing the existing numbers of wolves.

Join the WSB and join the fight for our rights as hunters and for real management of all game animals.

Fulla

There is a bunch of ways to get involved and they need the help! Membership and manpower are the keys to continuing to gain rather than lose.  Check the magazine and website for upcoming meetings and events and then just show up. That goes for everyone! You would be hard pressed to find a nicer group of guys to talk archery with.

[sneakyjake]

Thanks for the info about joining on ebay, that was quick and easy.  My membership must have lapsed and I never seem to notice it.  Would like to have attended the banquet, but work got in the way.

[Hindtit]

Bone,
I won the St. Charles award with a non-typical whitetail that scored 193 7/8....grossed 201 2/8.  Overall the banquet was good and it was great to see all the hunting buddies...just wish they had a larger turnout.

[AKBowman]

I paid for the banquet at the Sportmens Show when I joined but got very sick on Thursday  Didnt get out of bed til Sunday afternoon. Completely sucked I was really looking forward to going. Definitely going to check the next WSB mag issue and show up to the next meeting. Great organization, website is getting better as well which will really help them/us grow.

[boneaddict]

Thats awesome Hindtit.   Can't wait to see him in the magazine.   Congratulations.   You'll enjoy the plaque hanging in your home for the year.

[Todd_ID]

Congrats again Hindtit on your whopper of a buck!  That was a beautiful specimen!!    You should post a picture on here for everyone to enjoy.  (If you don't put a picture up, then the coordinates to your stand will be posted instead.) 

Hey Bone, I saw your name on the Glenn St. Charles Award for a muley.  Any chance you could post a picture of him?

[Fullabull]

Hindtit,

I sat just behind you at the banquet, that is an incredible rack and is well deserving of the award! I will be back next year for sure. I hope more folks will show up to support as well.

Fulla