MBH awards program outlined

By Editor | September 18, 2015 |

Jeff Blystone

Hello, my name is Jeff Blystone and I’ve been bow hunting in Missouri since 1980 and an MBH member since 1991. I serve the Missouri Bow Hunters Association members as chairman of the conservation and the large and small game committees.

In an effort to establish better communication with Missouri Bow Hunters Association members and bow hunters throughout Missouri about our organization, I will be posting articles and updates about bow hunting in our state on our Facebook page and sending articles and updates to MBH club representatives for publication to the club newsletters.

Keeping in mind that MBH is committed to bowhunting and especially bowhunting in Missouri, I try to represent our membership at the Missouri Department of Conservation and The Conservation Federation of Missouri meetings having to do with bowhunting and protecting Missouri’s wildlife and habitat.

I also maintain records and provide forms and awards for Missouri large game harvests by MBH members.

Fall archery hunting season is here and it’s time to remind you of the annual Large Game Awards program. Just fill out a Large Game form and send it to me via the MBH website. The report can be found and filled out on our web site at www.mobowhunters.org.

All MBH members are eligible to earn the Missouri Bowhunters Large Game Award pin when they turn in their first Large Game — deer, turkey, and predators — Report.

MBH annual awards for 2015-16 season will include:1st Fall Turkey- Be sure to record the date & time of the kill.

First Deer — Be sure to record the date and time of the kill. We usually get more than one opening day kill.

• Last Deer — Again, we usually get several reports near the end of season.

• P&Y Typical Best Buck — Must have a copy of the score sheet from a qualified P&Y, B&C, or MABB scorer. Green score is acceptable. If you need help finding a qualified scorer, give me a call and I might be able to help.

• P&Y Non-Typical Best Buck — Same as above

• Lucky Deer — At the start of the season, I choose an average field-dressed weight at random and the member who harvests a deer at that weight, or closest to it ,wins the Lucky Deer Award.

• Grand Slam Award — If any MBH member fills their archery permit (two deer and two turkey) they will receive this award. One lucky grand slammer will be drawn to receive a $25 BPS gift card.

There will be two bow fishing awards given this year. Because these entry forms are not available on the web site, just send it to me by email, or give me a call.

• Big Fish Kill — Biggest fish kill by weight (all legal species included).

• Longest Gar Kill — Measured in inches to the closest quartr inch.

Winners will receive a certificate of achievement suitable for framing, a Bass Pro Shop $25 gift card, and recognition in the MBH Release Newsletter.

Deadline for all entries will be Feb. 15, 2016.

I hope this will encourage you to submit your game reports and pictures this year.

We all love to see those pictures and I am sure you are proud of your accomplishment, as you should be.

Every month, I’ll write an article or two trying to keep our membership informed of my activities and to let you know any news that I have learned pertaining to Missouri Bowhunting and Conservation. If you ever have any questions, please contact me and let’s talk.

To learn more about the Missouri Bow Hunters Association, checkout the website at www.mobowhunters.org or our Facebook page at Missouri Bow Hunters Assoc. My personal e-mail address is [email protected].

Happy bow hunting,

Jeff Blystone