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New OBH Poll - ODF&W Proposed changes to Premium Archery Elk hunts
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ODF&W Big Game Public Meeting Schedule

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5/3/2012 2012 Central Oregon Elk Camp

At the Simpson Elk Ranch in Terrebonne, Saturday July 21st. Flyer Here

5/3/2012 We Need You! Tournament Secretary

After many years of great service Wanda has given notice of her intent to retire as the Tournament Secretary. We are in need of a replacement. If you are interested or know of anyone that would be interested in helping OBH fill this position please contact President Buck Kelty ASAP. 

This is a critical position. Without someone to fill this position our tournaments are in jeopardy. Please help us find someone to fill this position!

4/21/2012 Update on the ODF&W Commission Meeting on 4/20/12

Read the Craig's summary report on the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife meeting yesterday in Salem. Please check the legislative link.

4/18/2012 US Forest Service Abandons Plans to Close Roads!

Read the Oregonian's story here.... 

We owe a big thanks to Congressman Greg Walden a driving force behind the change. Read more here...

4/18/2012 Check out the new Local Shoot link!

You can find local archery shoots that our affiliated clubs are hosting at this link located above at the page links.

If your club is not listed please see the contact info to get your shoots listed.

2/28/2012 State Field Tournament Registration

Please Note the Shooting Class Changes for 2012
Note: There has been some reductions to shooting classes for the 2012 tournaments. Most of the changes effect the Cub, Youth and Young Adult Divisions. These changes are necessary to comply with our NFAA charter and are not necessarily the wish of OBH, the executive committee or the tournament director. All of the tournament shooting Classes now conform to NFAA. If you have concerns and believe that changes need to be made with the NFAA Division shooting classes please direct these suggestions to officers, directors and councilmen of the NFAA not OBH. Link to NFAA website

02/07/12 Wapiti Bowmen Offers Bowhunter Class  

Wapiti Bowmen, Inc., the archery club based in Lebanon, Oregon, will be offering a single Bowhunter Education class. The class is scheduled for Saturday, July 28, 2010 from 8 AM to 5 PM and will be conducted at Wapiti Bowmen’s range at 34861 Richardson Gap Road near Lacomb, Oregon.

The Bowhunter Ed class provides information valuable for all bowhunters – from novices to grizzled veterans with years of bowhunting experience. Although a Bowhunter Ed certification is not mandatory in Oregon, it is a requirement for bowhunting in several other states and in other countries. Successful completion of the class will meet certification requirements world-wide.

The cost for participation in the class is $10 and is set by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The cost can be waived if it would create a financial hardship.

Flyer

For more information, contact Craig Starr at (541) 258-3582 or starrcs@peak.org

01/12/2012 Successful Hunters!

     

Details of the hunt and more hunters... Info Click Here

01/04/2012 HUNTERS CAN HELP PREDATOR FUNDING

If you are concerned about the impacts that predators, such as cougars and coyotes, are having on deer, elk, other wild game and livestock, I hope you are aware that hunters can now voluntarily contribute toward local predator control programs. The 2011 Oregon Legislature approved HB-3636 which allows hunters to donate from $2 to $100 dedicated to predator control programs through any hunting license sales agent or online at www.dfw.state.or.us.

Funds from donations associated with hunting license sales will be divided up among counties that have a predator control program where the license or permit is valid. Counties with predator control programs include: Benton, Baker, Clackamas, Coos, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Jackson, Jefferson, Harney, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Malheur, Marion, Morrow, Polk, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco and Washington. Non-hunters may also contribute to the program and designate which county they would like to support.

While voluntary predator control donations from hunters likely isn't the long-range solution to funding an effective predator control program in Oregon, every little bit will help considering the current sad state of funding for such programs. And, considering the serious inroads predators have made and continue to make on game animals and livestock, I hope hunters will step up and do our part (and, as usual, more) to help fund effective local predator control efforts.

President, Craig Starr

10/11/2011 Gift of Membership

As the holidays approach please consider giving your friend or family member the gift of OBH membership. Remember the membership is only $25 and will make a great gift or stocking stuffer.

02/22/2011 Win Big, Hunt Big.... Successful Hunt!

A follow-up to the Oregon Bowhunters magazine article... Info Click Here