do traditional state bow clubs...

[Brian Krebs]

What I am wondering is how traditional bow clubs effect the changing of regulations; in the states that have them.
 In Idaho I got a phone call doing a questionaire from our state bowhunting organization.
 In this state there are people in the organization that are traditional bowhunters- but it is primarily made of shooters of non-traditional bows.
 I was asked if I would be willing to give up the length of the archery season in exchange for more time in the 'any weapon season' which is the rifle season here: with a different name.
 I was also asked about changing our 65% let off law and about legalizing mechanical broadheads.
 We in Idaho have no traditional bow club or organization.
 So; the decision made by the organization that does exist is made by the majority- those that are not traditional bowhunters: although they can claim traditional bowhunters as being part of their decisions.
 My question is : in states where there are traditional bowhunting organizations- do these organizations have any effect on bowhunting rules and season length determiners; and bag limits; and either sex season rules: etc?
 And if they do have an effect: what is the reason; is it the ideology of the groups; or the way they take on issues; or the charisma of the leaders: or what?

[Jerry Jeffer]

They do have an effect , as long as they are willing to get together and lobby for, or against the kinds of things you mentioned.

[randy grider]

United Bowhunters of Kentucky definately has an effect. they have fought crossbow expansion in archery season for years, and worked for expanding archery seasons. yep, the squekin' wheel gets the grease..,