About MBH

Michigan Bow Hunter Association History

In 1946 a group of Michigan Pioneer archers decided that bowhunters needed official recognition to promote their sport. Through the effort of these dedicated individuals, the Michigan Bow Hunters Association was formed.
Since 1946, MBH has been dedicated to promoting and protecting the interests of bowhunters.
MBH is an independent, nonprofit organization, who's officers are elected by the membership, and its activities are governed by the MBH Constitution.

​What the MBH is doing and has done for bowhunters

Most of the liberal hunting regulation which Michigan hunting archers enjoy today are a direct result of the effort of the Michigan Bow Hunters Association. Some examples include

• The 77 day separate deer season for bowhunters in Michigan
• An any-deer archery season in all counties of the state
• The privilege of shooting rough fish with bow and arrow in most Michigan lakes and streams
• The exemption of public lands from county bans on Sunday hunting in southern Michigan
• Removal of the regulation which required an unstrung bow to be encased while transported in an automobile during shooting hours
• The right to hunt with bow and arrow from elevated stands
• The introduction of the International Bowhunter Education Program (I.B.E.P.)

​What the MBH has done for Community Service

• Michigan Bow Hunters is a founder of the Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger Program
• Annually supports Benefit4Kids, Camp Wilderness, MYHEC, USSA

MBH is controlled by a Board and District Governors. The board is made up of the President, Vice President, Past President and other elected officials. District Governors represent districts throughout Michigan; one represents out of state members. All District Governors are elected to a two-year term by the members of their district.
To contact a Board Member or District Governor either call or click on their name to send them an email.

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MBH District Map

Michigan Counties by District

• District #1
  • All out of state 
• District #2
  • Benzie  Grand Traverse  Kalkaska  Lake  Leelanau  Manistee  Mason  Missaukee  Osceola  Wexford 
• District #3
  • Alcona  Arenac  Clare  Crawford  Gladwin  Iosca  Ogemaw  Oscode  Roscommon 
• District #4
  • Kent  Mecosta  Muskegon  Newaygo  Oceana  Ottawa 
• District #5
  • Bay  Clinton  Gratiot  Ionia  Isabella  Midland  Montcalm  Saginaw  Shiawassee 
• District #6
  • Genesse  Huron  Lapeer  Sanilac  St. Clair  Tuscola 
• District #7
  • Allegan  Barry  Berrien  Cass  Kalamazoo  St. Joseph  Van Buren 
• District #8
  • Branch  Calhoun  Eaton  Hillsdale  Ingham  Jackson 
• District #9
  • Lenawee  Monroe  Washtenaw  Livingston 
• District #10
  • Wayne  Macomb  Oakland 
• District #11
  • Alger  Baraga  Chippewa  Delta  Dickinson  Geogebic  Houghton  Iron  Luce  Mackinac  Marquette  Menominee  Ontonagon  Schoolcraft 
• District #12
  • Alpena  Antrim  Charlevoix  Cheboygon  Emmet  Montmorency  Otsego  Presque Isle