Alaskan Bowhunters Association

Alaskan Bowhunters Association The Alaskan Bowhunters Association, Inc. "To foster and perpetuate fair chase hunting with the bow and arrow"

It’s all smiles when you score two bows for your twin bow enthusiasts at home! The Mat-Su Outdoorsman Show was so fun a...
04/20/2026

It’s all smiles when you score two bows for your twin bow enthusiasts at home! The Mat-Su Outdoorsman Show was so fun and the ABA was so happy to provide several young archers with the tools they need to be the future Bowhunters of Alaska!

Just over 2 hours left of the Mat-Su Outdoorsman Show! Stop by and grab a shirt or enter one of our raffles!
04/19/2026

Just over 2 hours left of the Mat-Su Outdoorsman Show! Stop by and grab a shirt or enter one of our raffles!

The Mat-Su Outdoorsman Show is in full swing! Stop by and grab some free stickers, tattoos and pens! Or buy some of our ...
04/18/2026

The Mat-Su Outdoorsman Show is in full swing! Stop by and grab some free stickers, tattoos and pens! Or buy some of our awesome merch!

Come visit our booth at the Mat-Su Outdoorsman Show! We’ll be here 10-6 tomorrow and 10-5 Sunday!
04/18/2026

Come visit our booth at the Mat-Su Outdoorsman Show! We’ll be here 10-6 tomorrow and 10-5 Sunday!

Saturday's banquet was a blast! Thank you to all the Sponsors, Donors, Volunteers, Members and Guests that made it possi...
04/07/2026

Saturday's banquet was a blast! Thank you to all the Sponsors, Donors, Volunteers, Members and Guests that made it possible! It is only with your hard work and support that the ABA can to continue promoting the craft of bowhunting in the great State of Alaska! We will be sending a survey this week to all guests for feedback on how we can make next year's event even better and show appreciation to our dedicated members. Keep an eye out!

Two weeks until the annual banquet! Get your tickets now! Speaker Gene Wensel will be presenting a fun and informational...
03/22/2026

Two weeks until the annual banquet! Get your tickets now! Speaker Gene Wensel will be presenting a fun and informational presentation. Get your tickets here: https://alaskanbowhunters.com/page-18182

The ABA is at the Great Alaska Sportsman Show at the Sullivan arena in Anchorage! Stop by and say hi! We have a membersh...
03/06/2026

The ABA is at the Great Alaska Sportsman Show at the Sullivan arena in Anchorage! Stop by and say hi! We have a membership Bow raffle and an amazing Kodiak Hunt raffle!

Exciting Raffle! This is your chance to win a trip of a lifetime for either archery or rifle hunt for TWO people with on...
03/04/2026

Exciting Raffle! This is your chance to win a trip of a lifetime for either archery or rifle hunt for TWO people with one of the best in the business. Details from the transporters website to learn more about what is offered at this link. https://rafflecreator.com/pages/29696/kodiak-boat-based-hunt-for-two-people

ONLY 200 TICKETS SOLD TOTAL ($100 EACH)! Drawing to be held Sunday May 31st 2026 or once sold out, whichever comes sooner. One year general membership with ABA included with each entry ($35 value).

We are excited to announce that tickets are available for our 2026 ABA Banquet! The ABA board is working to make this a ...
01/26/2026

We are excited to announce that tickets are available for our 2026 ABA Banquet! The ABA board is working to make this a fantastic event and Speaker Gene Wensel will be presenting a fun and informational presentation. Get your tickets here: https://alaskanbowhunters.com/page-18182

The Southeast Alaska Board of Game Meeting is coming up, and several proposals directly impact archery-only hunting oppo...
01/04/2026

The Southeast Alaska Board of Game Meeting is coming up, and several proposals directly impact archery-only hunting opportunities across Southeast Alaska.

DEADLINE TO COMMENT: JANUARY 9th

YOUR VOICE MATTERS – Public comments influence
Board decisions!

Submit your comments here:
https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/6e07c400f5984d6a91f1e6eca23b0c5b

Proposal 34 – Juneau Road System (Unit 1C)
Allow archery-only big game hunting in the currently closed Juneau Road System area.

• ADF&G opposes due to concerns about wounded game in populated areas.

https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/regulations/regprocess/gameboard/pdfs/2025-2026/proposals/34.pdf

Proposal 35 – Thane Road (Unit 1C)
Open the area within ¼ mile of Thane Road to archery-only big game hunting.

• ADF&G opposes due to concerns about wounded game crossing property lines.

https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/regulations/regprocess/gameboard/pdfs/2025-2026/proposals/35.pdf

Proposal 63 – Elk Hunting (Unit 3)

Major impact to archery elk hunters

• Eliminates the last 2 weeks of the DE318 archery-only elk season
• Replaces it with a 2-week ANY WEAPON hunt during the rut
• ADF&G warns permits may be reduced if adopted
• ADF&G is neutral

https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/regulations/regprocess/gameboard/pdfs/2025-2026/proposals/63.pdf

Proposal 67 – Petersburg Road System (Unit 3)

Repeals the closed area and adds it to the Petersburg Management Area for archery-only big game hunting.

• Expands archery opportunity
• ADF&G is neutral

https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/regulations/regprocess/gameboard/pdfs/2025-2026/proposals/67.pdf

Proposal 68 – Blind Slough (Unit 3)

Repeals the closed area and adds it to the Petersburg Management Area for archery-only big game hunting.

• Expands archery opportunity
• ADF&G is neutral

https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/regulations/regprocess/gameboard/pdfs/2025-2026/proposals/68.pdf

If bow hunting matters to you now is the time to speak!

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P. O. Box 220047
Anchorage, AK
99522

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