North Carolina Bowhunters Association, Inc.

Local Chapter Requirements & Guidelines

IF a Club has ten (10) or more bowhunting members, at least ten (10) must belong to NCBA.  IF  a club has less than ten (10) members,  ALL members must belong to NCBA for the club to affiliate as a NCBA Local Chapter Club. Example: A club has nine (9) members or less,  it may affiliate as a NCBA Local Chapter club, but all members must be NCBA members.

We ask that all bowhunting members of clubs be NCBA members.  This is NOT an absolute requirement.

The club's primary interest in affiliating with NCBA must be for the preservation of bowhunting privileges in N.C.

The club and it's members must be in full agreement with the NCBA's constitution and bylaws.

Any target or trophy shoots, etc. your club wishes to be involved in must be hosted and sponsored by your club.  NCBA is strictly a bowhunting organization and must continue to project that image.  NCBA will assist by publishing shoot schedules on it’s website and in the NCBA magazine for NCBA Local Chapter Clubs.  The only shoots NCBA conducts are at commercial shows like the Dixie Deer Classic,  BassPro Shops, etc., and our annual NCBA Convention, Banquet and EXPO.

All Local Chapters will elect or appoint a "Local Chapter Representative" to act as a liason between the Chapter "Club" and the NCBA Executive Council, and to serve on the "Legislative Committee."    Each Local Chapter Club has "one" vote on issues brought before the NCBA Executive Council while in “General Session”,  so it is important that someone attends these meetings to represent each local chapter club.  A "representative" of the Local Chapter clubs must be present at NCBA Executive Council Meetings in order to exercise this voting privilege. 

Members of a "Local Chapter Club" will renew NCBA Membership together, the same month each year.  Please specify renewal month.   It shall also be the chapter's responsibility to collect and forward NCBA dues to NCBA Membership Services in a timely manner throughout the year,  as they are received,  from new and renewal members.  Failure to have all club members listed on the NCBA roster will exclude those members from receiving the NCBA magazine,  insurance benefits and “may” disqualify them from eligibility in annual NCBA awards and contests.  

Local Chapter Benefits

The opportunity to fully support the NCBA and bowhunting in North Carolina.

No Charter fee for clubs.

A yearly Local Chapter Certificate.

Free services from the NCBA Records System; We will train your club measurers and provide free "NCBA Trophy Class Certificates" for your members.

Four issues of the NCBA magazine each year...for each member.

Free use of NCBA films and video tapes, when available.

Local Chapter news releases mailed (or emailed) to your Local Chapter Representative on an "as needed" basis.

Representation on the “Legislative Committee” (WDR's)  through your Local Chapter Representative.

Your club has ONE  vote on many issues brought before the NCBA Executive Council at “General Session” meetings. A Club member must be present at Executive Council Meetings to take advantage of this privilege.

A computer printout of your club membership once a year, to assist your chapter in keeping up with your member addresses and phone numbers.

Your club is eligible for NCBA "Local Chapter of The Year" and "Most Active New Local Chapter" awards. You/Your club can also submit nominations for other Executive Council awards such as: "NCBA Bowhunter of the Year", "Lady Bowhunter of the Year", Youth (Male & Female) Bowhunter of the Year", and other "Service Awards" given by the NCBA Executive Council.

Your Local Chapter receives free booth space at the "Annual NCBA Convention & EXPO" upon request, if available.   We encourage everyone to attend the Annual NCBA Awards Banquets also.

NCBA Local Chapter Club Liability Insurance is also available through the Association at very reasonable rates.   Insurance covers "all" related club activities, tournaments work days, etc….  not just tournament participants.  Chapter club insurance is available for $100 per year for the club.  Landowners can be covered for an additional $50 per year.  Club hunts are not covered by NCBA insurance. 

The NCBA publishes your Local Chapter Tournament Schedules in NC Bowhunter Magazine and on the NCBA website on the internet, if submitted by publication deadlines. This is free advertisement for your chapter's fundraisers and/or benefit shoots.

The NCBA sponsors yearly hunts in various parts of North Carolina. These hunts are free,  although we accept donations to help offset expenses.   One yearly cookout or Pig-picking is also provided free to its membership at a hunt.

 Individual NCBA members are eligible to “qualify” for BCRS membership.  BCRS stands for: “Bowhunter Certificatin and Referral Service.” This service is for individual NCBA members who have taken both Hunter Safety and IBEP courses. They must also pass an annual “Proficiecy Test” to qualify. The cost is an additional $20 a year. “NCBA-BCRS Members” are covered by a $2 million liability insurance policy “anywhere” they bowhunt in N.C.  They also may qualify to hunt on lands that NCBA-BCRS have agreements with the landowners to help with population control of deer using either depredation permits or DMAP tags.  See the BCRS link on our website for more information. Goto: www.ncbowhunter.com

There are many other benefits to being an NCBA member.

If your Club can't agree at this time about whether or not to join forces with us as an "NCBA Local Chapter", try to convince as many individual members to join as you can to help support our efforts to preserve bowhunting in N.C.

Get involved with bowhunting and with the NCBA. We need your support and you need to get involved to enjoy the benefits of belonging to our statewide bowhunting community, as well as to become a member of the ONLY organized voice for bowhunters in North Carolina.

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