What is the Maryland Bowhunters Society?
MBS is a simple yet complex organization that has existed in Maryland since 1977. We are a group of dedicated bowhunters who have taken on the responsibility of safe guarding and promoting archery and bowhunting in Maryland. We are a stakeholder with the MD DNR and as such have a voice in DNR’s bi-annual review of hunting regulations and bag limits. We gather opinions from our membership via polls to ensure that we speak on behalf of them. We are also actively involved with legislative issues and influence new game laws that affect YOU the bowhunter.
The MBS continues to work with our conservation partners to advance Sunday hunting in Maryland. Together with those partners, we have made headway in several counties across Maryland to have expanded Sunday hunting opportunities and pledge to continue until we see all Maryland counties offering that option. As educated bowhunters we take on the duty of informing and positively educating the general non hunting public that hunting in general and specifically bowhunting is a safe, efficient, cost effective and scientifically sound way to control deer herds. We are fortunate to have a solid, long standing working relationship with MD DNR’s Wildlife & Heritage Division built on respect and understanding. While we might not always agree our opinions are valued and listened to.
RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF YOUR MARYLAND BOWHUNTERS SOCIETY
* Brought the National Archery in the Schools Program to MD in 2005, x posing thousands of MD school students to archery during their normal school day.
* Maintains a close working relationship with the MD DNR's Wildlife & Heritage Service
* Represents MD Bowhunters on the MD Wildlife Advisory Commission
* Recognized by DNR as a Stakeholder in wildlife related issues and has input in formation of hunting regulations, seasons and bag limits.
* Frequently provides expert testimony in Annapolis either in support of or in opposition of hunting related legislation.
* Partners with the Hunters of Maryland, LLC to stay abreast of pertinent legislative matters and advocate for pro-hunting measures.
* The only organization specifically advocating for bow hunters in MD since 1977.
* One of the primary organizations fighting for expanded Sunday hunting opportunities in Maryland.
* MBS has provided several "robo-deer" decoys to MD Natural Resources to combat poaching.
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