Spring 2026

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Hello to all. By the time you read this you probably be turkey hunting. Hopefully you have had a safe and successful season. Several of you are going bear hunting and hope you have a great hunt. We just finished our Spring Banquet and everyone in attendance I think had a great time. I think everyone enjoyed Billy the Mountain Man. I would like to thank our sponsors and all that donate. If not for all of you that donate this would not be successful. I would like to thank everyone who did seminars. I would like to thank Randy Taylor for being the chairman and all of our board members. They all contribute immensely while they have their own jobs and families. Lot of time it takes to make it a success. Thank you to Bob Haney for being the MC. He does a great job and keeps it moving forward. Finally thank you to each and every one of you for attending. It doesn't happen if it wasn't for all you attending and bidding on items. We are always looking for volunteers and ideas to make it bigger and better. By the time you read this the legislation session should be over. As of this time I think it is going well. Thanks to Eric Goranson our lobbyist and for our legislation team that goes to the Capitol. It can be a short notice

but they have responded quickly. A lot of communication goes on and really appreciate that they do. Also appreciate all the other organizations that go to the Capitol. Most of all everyone that has contacted their legislators have really made a difference. Strength is in numbers and you all should be applauded. You didn't sit on the sidelines and it makes a huge difference On a final note, next year will be our 60th year of the IBA. I want to thank the original thirteen that had the vision to start this great organization. Thanks to all that have served over the years. And to all members for if it wasn't for all throughout the years it would not be this great organization. We would like for all of you to reach to the ones that might not realize it is going to be 60 years and invite them. I think it would be really cool to meet the ones from the earlier years and throughout the years. It is already listed on the IBA page. All the details. Thank you to each and every one for making the IBA a great organization. Hope to see you all at the FALL FESTIVAL and bring your family and friends. Sincerely, Loren

IOWA BOWHUNTERS ASSOCIATION

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