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BOWHUNTING COALITION MEETS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dennis R. Ballard (573) 696-3202
August 18, 2006

Forty representatives of 30 state and provincial-level bowhunting organizations attended the annual
meeting of the North American Bowhunting Coalition held at the Pope & Young Club's headquarters in
Chatfield, Minnesota on August 12-13. Conferees discussed important bowhunting issues and charted
action on a number of concerns including assisting the aging and physically challenged bowhunter,
Sunday hunting, crossbows in bow seasons and high fence hunting.

Rick Story, Senior Vice President of the U. S. Sportsmen's Alliance, updated the group on anti-hunting
initiatives of the Humane Society of the United States and the pressing issues of state-level sportsmen's
organizations. Story highlighted legislation that would expand bowhunting in some states and legislation
that would restrict bowhunting in others. He illustrated the need for members to get involved locally, as
well, by focusing on anti bowhunting ordinances that have been passed in several cities.

The state of Alaska will become the 40th state to implement the National Archery in the Schools Program, so reported Roy Grimes, NASP National Director. The rapidly growing school archery program is
expected to reach 700,000 students by the end of next year. Kevin Stay, NASP coordinator for
Brennan Industries, maker of the Genesis bow, said nine additional states have a NASP program in
the planning stages.

Wisconsin Bowhunter Association's Mike and Rose Brust unveiled the NABC's new website with
a live Internet download from www.nabowhuntingcoalition.com.

Coalition project directors reported on the completion of important action items. Gary Socola, New York
Bowhunters, briefed the coalition members on the CD-formatted "Adaptive Equipment for the Aging or
Physically Challenged Bowhunter" program. The CD illustrates the different ways conventional bows can
be adapted for use by disabled and aging bowhunters. It will be widely distributed and is currently
available for download on the NABC website.

Steve Link, Washington State Bowhunters, outlined how state/provincial organizations can increase their
productivity and effectiveness. Link's 14-point presentation emphasized the best practices that have been
utilized by successful bowhunting groups.

Terry Receveur, Indiana Bowhunters Association, presented a descriptive seminar on high fence hunting
and David Tetzlaff, president of the Traditional Bowhunters of Florida, directed a lively discussion
following his presentation on the World Hunting Association's concept of competitive, televised hunting.
NABC members universally condemned the WHA's plan to shoot whitetail deer with tranquilizing darts
within fenced enclosures, labeling this venture as an affront to fair chase hunting.

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