Preserve, Protect, and Promote

The NDBA is a group of dedicated archers working to improve and protect the rights and privileges of bowhunters and to promote and expand the sport of archery in North Dakota.

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Join the ranks of those working for the betterment of our North Dakota Archery and Bowhunting Opportunities. Your membership is extremely valued.

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Our History

The North Dakota Bowhunters Association (NDBA) was organized in 1952 by a group of dedicated archers. In 1953 North Dakota became the last state to have a special bow and arrow season. Today we have one of the longest bow seasons in the country. The NDBA is a group of dedicated archers working to improve and protect the rights and privileges of Bowhunters and to promote and expand the sport of archery in North Dakota.

Latest News & Updates

Pope and Young agrees to allow lighted sights

Posted Aug 16, 2024

The Pope and Young Club, America’s leading bowhunting organization, had a recent bylaws change to al

Posted Apr 2, 2024

Advisory Board (Last updated 03/2024) Created in the 1960s the North Dakota Game and Fish Adviso

2024 NASP State Tournament

Posted Feb 12, 2024

The North Dakota National Archery in the Schools Program state tournament is scheduled for March 15-

Posted Feb 4, 2024

Big game hunters should note the 2023 chronic wasting disease proclamation for baiting and transport

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