Matt,
are you a member of the IBA?
what has the organization done recently besides trying to keep crossbows out of archery season?
Yes, I am a member.
I haven't been a member for very long, so I'm not real familar with IBA's accomplishments, but I recieved an e-mail from someone that is very involved in sporting organizations and works hard for the benefit of sportsmen.
Here are his words:
The IBA's mission is to promote bow hunting in a positive manner, to that end they annually promote and fund the following programs.
1. Archery in schools program, two complete archery in schools programs at a cost of 3,000.00 each. Genesis bows(14) arrows, targets, backstops, associated gear and training. Given free of charge just for the asking of a school corporation or a non profit youth group.
2. Sponsor two youths at the Kelly outdoor camp for kids along with volunteer staff for the camp.
3. Sends an under privileged youth and guardian to a week long archery camp in the C
4. Works with Indiana Chapter Big Brother/Big Sister as mentors for youth.
5. Sponsors and manages Indiana's International Bowhunter Safety course.
6. Contributes to Hunters Feeding the Hungry, money not just a dead deer.
7. Annual volunteer at the Wild Game cookout at the State Fair.
8. Volunteer group for the Hoosier Outdoor Experience.
So as this site continues to ridicule the mission and direction of the IBA, its members continue in silence to promote archery in a positive manner. Much the way as the IWTF, IDHA, ISR, IWF and so many other organized stakeholder groups in Indiana.
A few members of this site should look in the mirror and ask themselves what they have done lately, that is besides tapping on a keyboard.