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WE NEED DONATIONS TO HELP SUSTAIN AND SUPPORT THE "ANTI-POACHER" REWARD PROGRAM.
Mail your checks/money orders, etc. to:
"NCBA Anti-Poacher Reward Program"; 1660 Bradshaw Road; Mt. Ulla, NC 28125
Be sure to designate any donations to go to the NCBA "Anti-Poacher Reward Program".

The North Carolina Bowhunters Association (NCBA) established the Anti-Poacher reward Program in 1975, making this the oldest Anti-Poacher Program in the state of North Carolina. It was started as a means to encourage the citizens of North Carolina to help in stopping the illegal taking of our Wildlife. The reward was $50.00 in the beginning, then later increased to $100.00 per incident, and in 2004 the reward was increased to $200.00 per incident. Thousands of dollars in rewards have been paid out during those years.

In the beginning rewards were most commonly paid for violations concerning whitetail deer. Several rewards have been paid for black bear violations. To this date no claims have ever been paid concerning wild boar. A few years ago with the restocking of the wild turkey there was a rise in the poaching of the wild turkey. The North Carolina Bowhunters Association paid out several claims on the wild turkey in the beginning. A few years ago the North Carolina Bowhunters Association teamed up in a joint venture with the North Carolina State chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation to pay for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone illegally killing a wild turkey. In the beginning it was $500.00. It has now been increased to $1000.00. (NCBA pays $200 of this reward amount.)

All donations to this program have come from local chapters of the North Carolina Bowhunters Association, Wake County Wildlife (Dixie Deer Classic), North American Bow Hunter Jamboree (Broken Arrow, Brushy Mountain, New River and Wilkes Archery Clubs), individual members of the North Carolina Bowhunters Association, and sportsmen. Donations are welcome and needed from anyone or any organization that wishes to join in the effort to stop the illegal taking of our Wildlife.

1. A $200.00 reward is paid to an individual or individuals, if information that they supply lead to the arrest and conviction of a big game poacher.

2. Only one reward will be paid per incident, if more than one person gives information (regarding the same incident), the $200.00 reward will be divided equally.

3. Big game is defined as Whitetail Deer, Black Bear, Wild Boar, and Wild Turkey (The Wild Turkey claim must be sent to the North Carolina State Chapter, National Wild Turkey Federation).

5. To be eligible for a reward, the individual or individuals must have given information to a N.C. Wildlife enforcement officer or to any other recognized N.C. enforcement agency and this information must lead to the arrest and conviction. (Unless otherwise approved by the Executive council of NCBA) of a big game poacher.

7. The reward will be paid only upon receipt of the proper documentation of arrest and conviction.

8. Proper documentation is defined as a copy of the court records and a letter from the enforcement officer on that agency letterhead. The letter must recommend the person or persons to receive the reward for the information, and help they supplied, it should also contain their name and address (unless otherwise approved by the NCBA executive council).

9. Any claim for a reward must be received no later than 90 days after the court date of convection by the North Carolina Bowhunter’s Association Anti-Poacher Chairman. This deadline can be extended, if the officer sends a written request within the 90 days, and needs additional time to collect the paperwork.

11. By writing this address you may make a claim, make a donation to the fund or request reward posters.

The North Carolina Bowhunters Association
1660 Bradshaw Road
Mt. Ulla, NC 28125

TO REPORT INFORMATION CONCERNING ILLEGAL HUNTING CONTACT YOUR LOCAL WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-662-7137, NORTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE RESOURCE COMMISSION.