Bowhunters of Utah

In the spring of 2006 a small group of dedicated bowhunters met to discuss some serious issues with the wildlife decision making process in Utah. Many of us had worked with other groups and organizations in an effort to bring bowhunting to the forefront, with little to no effect. After several in-depth meetings; it was decided that a new organization focusing solely on bowhunting and bowhunter’s interests was needed to address the concerns of our sport in the state of Utah.

We all chipped in and hired a lawyer to begin the process to set up a 501-(c)3 organization that would stand for our two guiding principals. Is it good for bowhunting and is it good for wildlife.  By-laws were drafted and approved, organizational decisions were made to enable members to become informed and involved and by July, Bowhunters of Utah was a legal registered entity.

From that time forward we have learned how to work in the RAC system, welcomed any help from other groups that share our values and principles and have extended a hand to bowhunters from across the state of Utah in a unifying effort to accomplish our mission.  In each year of our existence our membership numbers have doubled, our influence has increased and our resolve has held strong.  We have successfully defended our bowhunting opportunity in each year of our existence.  We have become recognized by the Utah DWR as a major contributor towards input for wildlife decisions.  We take our responsibilities seriously and have networked with many other groups in the effort to fulfill our mission.  Simply put, we have moved forward with a keen resolve to bring about positive change for bowhunters and bowhunting in Utah.

Bowhunters of Utah is a collection of passionate bowhunters seeking to provide a voice that will defend bowhunting, stand up for sound biological wildlife management, and further promote the use of bowhunting in wildlife management in Utah.  We invite you to leave your mark on our history by becoming an active member of BOU and serving on one or more of the various committees and leadership positions of our (all bowhunters in Utah) organization.  Together we can address the concerns of today and lay the foundations of a bright tomorrow.

Shaun Graves

President

Bowhunters of Utah