M. Browning. Bowhunter Hall of Fame. Help!

[joebuck]

This has been long over due. I want to start here an online petition from our members here to submit to National Bowhunter Hall of Fame Org. to consider Monty Browning for membership.. here how it works....i will compile the names and comments and submit to the HQ for consideration. I called their office and it's pretty simple process so here's what i need.  Your comments about Monty's impact, his message, his chariable banquet endeavors,his hunting records, or field accomplishments...etc...in short how he has touched your bowhunting life directly or indirectly...You may have never met him but read him?.Have you ever heard him at a banquet? stuff like that...or simply just type your name in support.... LETS MAKE THIS HAPPEN.....

[joebuck]

Joey Buchanan, Oxford ,MS

I can think of no one in the bowhunting arena that has promoted bowhunting in such a positive ,unselfish way as Monty Browning from Clemson ,SC for the last 40 years plus. From taking Big Game World records to speaking at 100's of state and national banquets mostly on his dime...he has unselfishly shown all of us the romance and spiritual side of bowhunting. No corporate money behind this gentleman, just his sweat and tears on a postman salary. If you look up the definition of bowhunting in websters....it should just say two words....Monty Browning

[PA stickbow boy]

I'm all in on this one Joey!!

I had never met Monty before, but had read his stories in Traditional Bowhunter Magazine.  There was a church by my house that was looking for a speaker for a wild game dinner.  I just picked up the phone and called information and they connected me to Monty's home.  I talked to his wife and a day later I received a call back from Monty himself.  He said he would speak for no fee and asked all that we paid was his travel.  He ended up staying at my house for a 3 day weekend!  It was , still to this day, one of the best things to ever happen to me.  He shared many stories with me and many tips and made me feel like we had been friends for years.  Monty made such an impact on the way I hunt, how I view hunting, how I view the animals we hunt, and how I view life and the relationships we have with other in our life.  If you strip away all Monty's hunting accomplishments you would still be left with a great man!  The way he talks, acts, carries himself, how he respects and views others has made more of an impact on me than his hunting.  In 3 short days,  I can HONESTLY say no other person has influenced me more or made as much of an impact in my life than Monty did.  He is a hero to me in many many ways.  In "Hunting" and "Life".  I thank him for that!  I have heard him speak at a Professional Bowhunters Society banquet and the game dinner.  One could not be disappointed.  I feel honored and blessed to have the personal experience with Monty that I had.

[PA stickbow boy]

Brad Farster, Kittanning, PA

[steadman]

Ryan Steadman, Spanish Fork, UT
I have never met Monty, but am hoping to shake his hand this summer at Comptons. In a world where hunters might have a not so good name, his stands out as one who is humble and never changes his values for anything or anyone. Next to my father and sons, I think of him as a hero and someone who I would love to meet one day to say Thank You for all he has done for me through his example.

[T Lail]

Tony R. Lail Vale, NC

I cannot think of anyone who deserves to be in a Bowhunter Hall of Fame more than Monty Browning. He has all ways been willing to help the Carolina Traditional Archers at any time. He has spoken at several of our events and his actions have at all times proved beyond expectations. He is a humble man and could make a preacher laugh in church. He will take time to answer any questions that you may have and will share knowledge like no other that I have met. And Monty has done it the old fashioned way, on his own dime. Your list of inducttes will never be fully complete without Mr. Monty Browning.

[cacciatore]

I have read his articles in many magazines,for really impressed me is how tough and brave this man is always been.For sure he is been a guiding light in my trad bowhunting journey.Monty never promoted himself and is very humble in his greatness.
Felix Dazza,Italy.

[cbCrow]

Chuck Brake   Kingsport,TN.

[team fudd]

Matt Cranmer, Dennison Ohio

[rastaman]

Randy Keene
Oglethorpe, Ga 31068

i heard Monty speak at a TBG banquet a few years back.  He was one of the most down to earth speakers i have ever heard. To my knowledge, he came to us free of charge.  He took the time afterwards to speak to everyone for as long as they needed to speak.
His articles in TBM speak volumes of his ethics.  He is the kind of person i would want to share a camp with.

[bawana bowman]

Harold Lewis
Cocoa, Florida 32922

Spent some time with Monty 2 years ago. He spoke at a TBOF banquet, and gave talks on African game and arrow weights during the weekend. His experience and insight on Bowhunting are amazing. The man is a walking encyclopedia of bowhunting and ethics.
I have seen the effects of his talks on quite a few people. I know of 5 hunters that probably never would have hunted Africa if not for Monty's speech inspiring them to find a way to make it happen.

[DGW]

Daniel Willems
Windom, Ks. 67491

I have enjoyed reading his many stories.
 Good luck with this.

[Mike Bolin]

Michael W. Bolin
West Terre Haute, IN
47885
I have had the pleasure of hearing Mr. Browning speak on two occasions. I was not just entertained, I was was enthralled! Mr. Browning has the ability to share a story in a way that makes you feel like you are actually there hunting with him. You can feel the breeze in your face, smell the campfire.....your heart starts to race as he speaks about preparing for the shot! Both times I have heard him speak, I left with a feeling of exhilaration, even exhaustion as if I had made the stalk and the shot myself.
Mr. Browning's seminars and articles have always inspired me to "want" to hunt more, hunt harder and hunt "better". To be not only an ethical hunter, but also a more ethical human being and a better man.
In short, I can think of no better man to be inducted into the National Bowhunter Hall of Fame. In my mind, he is already there!
 
Respectfully submitted, Michael W. Bolin

[wapiti792]

Michael Davenport
Macedonia, IL

How can you have a hall of fame for bowhunters and not include Mr Browning? Having read many of his stories you know 2 things right off the bat: 1. He is as dedicated to this sport as anyone
2. He has an ability to convey that passion through both the spoken and written word.

I have to believe that others before him ie Art Young, Saxton Pope, Will Compton, Howard Hill, Fred Bear et all would welcome him into their club with open arms and might be a little jealous that he killed a  brown bear at 12 feet with his longbow! Mr. Bear might also grin to know that Monty nearly ran him over with his car once too.

Mr Browning deserves this honor. He has captured the imagination of this bowhunter through his writing and speaking, and having been exposed to his experiences has made me appreciate the sport we love even more.

[rkelly]

Richard Kelly Iowa

[owlbait]

Michael Gerard, Hesperia, Mi
I have found Monty's writings to be informative and inspiring. His hunting exploits and ethical behavior set standards that all archers should aspire to meet. I enjoyed Monty's presentation at the Kalamazoo Traditional Expo. In person, or on the written page, Monty delivers the message that should see him included in the Hall of Fame.

[Mike Gerardi]

Mike Gerardi, Ohio

[lpcjon2]

Tim Jones,New Jersey

[Kevin Winkler]

Kevin Winkler, Monroe, WI

I can't think of anyone that would be more deserving than Monty. I have always admired his prowess as a bowhunter and am looking forward to meeting him at Compton this year.

[Tater]

Pat Norris / Colorado

   I have had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Browning and listen to him speak at a couple of different bowhunting organization gaterings over the years.
 Always a true gentelman and a great ambassador for our sport.