Like many businesses, the pandemic has negatively impacted many local hunting and outdoor associations. \xa0Colorado Bowhunters Association depends on local support. \xa0One of the board members, Henry Ferguson, joins the podcast to discuss what Colorado Bowhunters Association does for hunters in the state.\nConsider becoming a member\nOur MissionThe Colorado Bowhunters Association proudly accepts the mission:\nto encourage and perpetuate the sport of bowhunting for all legal game;to protect, improve and increase the opportunities for hunting with the hand held, hand drawn bow;to cooperate with and support federal and state agencies, sportsmen\u2019s associations, and conservation organizations, which are insuring the propagation and preservation of game and its habitat;to encourage and conduct educational programs designed to acquaint the public and the archer with the safe and ethical use of the bow for hunting and bowhunting as an effective method of hunting legal game;to foster unity and perpetuate the spirit of good fellowship among bowhunters; andto develop and advocate specific policies that support and help fulfill the Mission.\nWhat We Do at Colorado Bowhunters AssociationSince 1969 the Colorado Bowhunters Association:\nIs a state bowhunting association comprised of dedicated, ethical bowhuntersIs the only recognized voice for bowhunting in ColoradoIs recognized by the Colorado Division of Wildlife, the Wildlife Commission and the state legislatureIs an organization who preserves your hunting seasons and negotiates season structures and license/permit numbersHired a lobbyist to keep a watchful eye on issues at the Colorado capitolCreated the concept of the \u201cNetwork\u201d to oppose animal rights and anti-hunting elements in ColoradoPromotes bowhunter education for all bowhuntersProvides a wealth of information and bowhunting insurance through membership duesProvides six information packed \u201cColorado Bowhunter\u201d news magazines per year to membersSponsors pro-bowhunting Channel 12 programming in DenverParticipates in the Colorado Division of Wildlife Landowner Recognition ProgramIs actively pursuing a state constitution giving sportsmen the right to hunt and fish\nKifaruBecome a Patron!