About Us

round 1961, the Florida Archery Association's bowhunter members decided to establish a

group or committee to pursue the idea of establishing a statewide archery hunting season

in Florida. In order to form the committee to pursue this lofty goal, each of the affliated

archery clubs was asked to designate a representative to serve on this committee. The

committee made up of these representatives became known as the The Florida

Bowhunter's Council.

The FBC

is an educational entity evolved in teaching and promoting responsible, ethical

bowhunting. We are also a legislative watchdog involved in assessing and recommending

legislative changes. proposed rule changes and lobbying on behalf of Florida Bowhunters.

The Council contributes to the state and national initiatives through active Director

involvement in committees and panels, attendance of Florida Wildlife Commission meetings,

it's legislative lobbying and membership or financial contributions to organizations with

similiar interests, Florida bowhunters and their contact information for use in an emergency

mobilization in support or opposition of critical bowhunting issues.

Our Bowhunter Jamboree has been the main source of fund raising for forty-

ine

) years

and kicks off our annual membership drive.

		We are active with the Florida Game Commission
		We teach bowhunters responsibility and hunting ethics
		We are dedicated to promoting and preserving bowhunting
		We protect bowhunting from anti-hunters through funding and education