In the summer of 1973...

A group of bowhunting enthusiasts gathered at the Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Management Area near Great Bend, Kansas, to enjoy each others' company and to arrow a few carp. While enjoying the moment, they found themselves discussing the organization of a club dedicated to the sport of bowhunting. It was from the humble beginning that The Kansas Bowhunters Association was born.

One fundamental need that prompted the formation of the KBA was the obvious necessity of a strong, united force in support of bowhunting in Kansas. By establishing a good realtionship with the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks, the KBA would able to influence regulations governing the sport of bowhunting.


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