Directors
Steve Frye | Salt Rock |
John Drangmeister | Hurricane |
Tom Paxton | Cross Lanes |
Rusty Reed | Spencer |
Bryan Elkins | Ashford |
Brian Lingenfelter | Salt Rock |
Randy Epling | Ripley |
Officers
President | Tim Ross | Gay |
Vice President | Ed McMinn | South Charleston |
Secretary | George Coleman | Fayetteville |
Treasurer | Benny Stover | Scott Depot |
Past President/Director | Elmo Wiles | Maidsville |
Banquet at Cedar Lakes, Ripley
Speaker: | Brenda Valentine |
Seminars: | Brenda Valentine, Bill Mason, Greg Bonecutter, Sr., |
Gene Thorn, Goldteam Outdoors (Mike Davis, Cameron Haynes) |
2006 Awards presented at Banquet
Bowhunter of the Year | Jim Casto, Jr. |
Jr. Bowhunter of the Year | Megan Ross |
Master Bowhunter | Dan Suttle, John Edman |
Expert Bowhunter | David Stiles, Jim Casto, Jr. |
Big Buck Award | Jack Lambert |
Big Groundhog Award | Wesley Crider |
Big Carp Award | Ron Miller |
President’s Award | Benny Stover |
Regional Rep of the Year | Marc Fox |
Appreciation Award | Bob Errett (Honorary Lifetime Member) |
Photo Contest, Bowhunter Exp. | Mike Stover |
Photo Contest, Game Taken | Jim Casto, Jr. |
Affiliated Club of the Year | Appalachian Bowhunters Assoc. |
DNR Employee of the Year | Paul Johansen |
Outdoor Writer of the Year | John McCoy |
Manufacturer of the Year | Bohning Archery |
Outfitter of the Year | Bear Paw Guide Service |
Chairmen
Affiliated Clubs | Ed McMinn |
Awards | Tim Ross |
Banquet | Steve Frye |
Media | Ed McMinn |
Merchandise | Tom Paxton |
Records | John Edman |
Rendezvous
Cabin Fever Shoot at Huntington Archery Club
Seminars:
Spring at Wildlife League of Ohio County, Wheeling
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Summer at Appalachian Bowhunters Association, Buckhannon
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Bowhunting Expo at Poca River Hunting & Fishing Club, Cross Lanes
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Fall at Fayette County Park, Fayetteville
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Other special EVENTS, AWARDS, HAPPENINGS
WVBA members volunteer in helping with the 2nd Annual Archery in Schools state tournament held at Braxton County High School. WVBA also provides the awards for the participants.
WVBA hosts 6th Annual WV State High Schools / Middle School 3D Archery Tournament at Huntington Archery Club.
WVBA organizes membership letter writing campaign to protest National Park Service management plan in the New River Gorge National River area to consider elimination of hunting within five years. Several officers, regional reps and members attend a public meeting held in Fayetteville to voice the views of our membership in protesting the “no hunting” alternative in the management plan.
WVBA members instruct over 2,000 youth in shooting archery through various special youth events throughout 2007.
WVBA member, Randy Benear, presented with the 2007 WV Sportsman Award from the DNR.
WVBA makes a $500 donation toward Hunters Helping the Hungry Program at a special dinner hosted by Governor Manchin to bring awareness to this program.
Larry Lawson resigns as DNR/Legislative Advisor after 27 years of faithful service.