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

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.

​Michigan Bow Hunters Board President  Sam Morello    734-449-2137
Vice President    Gary Summers    810-631-4207
Treasurer    Eileen Sovey
Secretary    Cheryle Eurick    989-777-3737
Past President    Dean Hall    586-563-1599
Membership Director    Alan Baggett    810-441-2579
Jr. Rep Coordinator    Sydney & Gerry Maciock    
Editor    Neil Moore    
Web Site Director    Ken Zeigler    616-560-8528
Affiliated Club Coordinator Lance DeVooght 586-358-1118
Awards Director    Tim O’Sullivan    734-751-9945
Merchandise Director    J. Carlson    810-614-4564
IBEP Representative    Dean Hall    586-563-1599
Chaplain    Dave Roose    231-775-7744

Michigan Bow Hunters District Governors

District 1    Terry Williams    419-466-0441
District 2    Donna Krogel    231-267-5544
District 3    Dave Lucas    989-471-3956
District 4    Doug Schmier    616- 538-9798
District 5    Dan Conger
District 6    Bob Jones    248-217-8500
District 7    Open Seat
District 8    Tim Grieb    517-937-4833
District 9    Bruce Folske
District 10    Demetrios Papatriantafyllou    313-720-8731
District 11    Steve Downing    906-202-0141
District 12    John Sullivan    231-445-2551
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 
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