What is TBW?
Traditional Bowhunters of Washington is a non-profit organization established in 1990. It’s purposes are to promote the use of traditional equipment for bowhunting and archery, encourage and provide instruction for the making of traditional equipment for and by the individual archer, and make our views known on the advancement of modern archery equipment and the image of bowhunting as a close range, primitive weapon sport.
Who are TBW Members?
Persons who believe in the romance of bowhunting with traditional archery equipment, and who adhere to and believe in the rules of fair chase as set down by the Pope & Young Club. Persons who appreciate the beauty of handcrafted bows, arrows and archery tackle. Persons who enjoy the thrill of crafting self made archery equipment. Persons who want the excitement and fun of experiencing traditional archery with bare longbows or recurves.
TBW Activities
TBW Activities include:Holding an annual TBW rendevous solely for the purpose of fellowship, shooting the bow and arrow, and making traditional equipment.
Hosting the annual Washington State Jamboree (WAJAM) for the learning and teaching of bow building and flint knapping.
Partnering in the Western States Rendezvous held each Memorial Day weekend. This shoot is alternately hosted by the participating states throughout the West.
Holding archery shoots for the purpose of having fun.
Sponsoring and organizing the archery activities at the Northwest Burn Foundation’s Annual Summer Camp for Kids.
Sponsoring and or organizing the archery activities for children’s organizations as requested.
Organizing the TBW information booth at outdoors sports shows.
Holding an annual membership meeting at the annual rendevous.
Holding an annual TBW Banquet & Auction. Publishing the “Toxophilite” newsletter.
Keeping a record of game taken by TBW members with the use of traditional bowhunting equipment.
Come and Join Other Traditional Bowhunters and Archers!
The Traditional Bowhunters of Washington are dedicated to the values and practices of traditional archery. We believe in the Rules of Fair Chase and the use of the longbow or recurve in the pursuit of wild game. We believe that the individual practices of traditional handiwork - bowmaking, arrow making, and all other associated crafts of toxophily - promote the enduring value of archery.
