Directors
| Paul Dickey | Hurricane |
| Ken Ickes | Grafton |
| Randy Epling | Ripley |
| Steve Casey | French Creek |
| Bev Wiles | Maidsville |
| Randy Moore | Huntington |
| Jack Whitmire | Scott Depot |
Officers
| President | Kenneth Wilson | Chapmanville |
| Vice President | John Slaughter | Buckhannon |
| Secretary | Eric Lingenfelter | Barboursville |
| Treasurer | Elmo Wiles | Maidsville |
| Past President/Director | Russ Lingenfelter | Barboursville |
Banquet at Cedar Lakes, Ripley
| Speaker: | Dwight Schuh |
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1998 Awards presented at Banquet
| Bowhunter of the Year | Tom Kruk, Tim Ross |
| Master Bowhunter | Jason Cook, Donald Hoffman, Mike Parrish, |
| Paul Pichardo, Daniel Gillenwater | |
| Expert Bowhunter | Jason Cook, Robert Dale, Ray Farley, |
| Toby Hershey, Tom Kruk, Bill Stevens | |
| First Deer Award | Dustin Denohew, Joel Green, Orville Shamblin |
| President’s Award | Randy Epling, Jack Whitmire |
| Regional Rep of the Year | Rusty Reed, Pam Slaughter |
| Photo Contest, Bowhunter Exp. | Tom White |
| Photo Contest, Game Taken | Al Smith |
| Affiliated Club of the Year | Huntington Archery |
| Legislator of the Year | Senator Robert Dittmar |
| Outdoor Media Award of the Year | Chris Lawrence |
| DNR Employee of the Year | Cliff Brown |
| Landowner of the Year | Century Aluminum |
| Manufacturer of the Year | Frank Addington, Sr, Marc Fox |
| Outfitter of the Year | Ron Henry, Ron Henry Bear Camp, Quebec |
Chairmen
| Awards | J.R. Chambers |
| Media | Bev Wiles |
| Merchandise | Randy Epling |
| Records | John Edman |
Rendezvous
Spring at Wildlife League of Ohio County, Wheeling
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Summer at Appalachian Bowhunters Association, Buckhannon
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Fall at W.Va Interstate Fairgrounds, Mineral Wells
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Mountain at Sugar Grove at George Crider farm
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Division of Natural Resources/Legislative Agenda
House Legislation again introduced to legalize crossbow use by the handicapped. Senator Schoonover introduces legislation to legalize crossbow use by Class Q license holders. House Bill (2630) passes late in the session. The bill would legalize the crossbow for use by Class Q license holders, and the bill would also make them start paying for the Class Q license, which is now FREE. The bill does not gain approval in the Senate.
At the third quarter Game Commission meeting, the WVBA requests that bowhunters be allowed to take two deer in the four southern bow only counties. If there is a need for does to be killed, then allow the bowhunters to do so. No action was taken by the Commissioners on the request.
Other special EVENTS, AWARDS, HAPPENINGS
WVBA becomes a part of the BOWSITE
DNR Director Rader thanks WVBA for Hunters Helping the Hungry support.
WVBA attends Physically Challenged Advisory Board meeting, presenting information on bow modifications and other shooting aids for bowhunters.