STATEMENT OF MISSION

Dedicated to uniting the bowhunters of Louisiana in order to present a strong and forceful voice in maintaining those rights accorded to those sportsmen and women who choose to hunt and become proficient with the bow and arrow.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The exclusive purpose of the Association shall be educational – within the meaning of Section 501 (C) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The Association shall develop and maintain an educational forum to teach and promote the wise and safe use of our natural resources, the conservation of wildlife and marine resources and the preservation of their natural habitats. These purposes shall be accomplished solely by volunteers of the Association.

OBJECTIVES

Section 1. To establish a statewide organization to foster, expand, strengthen and develop the sport of bowhunting.

Section 2. To develop the spirit of good fellowship among all archers and encourage the use of the bow in hunting all legal game to include fowl, fish, animals and reptiles.

Section 3. To instill in bowhunters a responsible attitude and to assist them to adopt and follow an acceptable behavior toward people, wildlife and the environment in which they hunt and recreate.

Section 4. To cooperate with and assist the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in teaching the International Bowhunting Education Program to the bowhunters in the State of Louisiana.

Section 5. To coordinate and cooperate with state and federal wildlife and conservation agencies in securing better hunting seasons and privileges for bowhunters.

Section 6. To cooperate with all local, state and federal conservation organizations in furthering the propagation of wild game; the acquisition of more wildlife habitants and the progressive improvement of game conservation.

Section 7. To act as a coordinating organization for conservation and environmental issues, as well as statewide bowhunting activities, through affiliation with the Louisiana Wildlife Federation.

Section 8. To maintain a non-profit status while furthering it’s objectives. Monies and property accrued by the Association shall not benefit any individual member for personal gain. All monies accrued shall be utilized to maintain the operation of the Association.

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