NZ Bowhunters Society

The NZBS is a hunting organisation focused solely on the pursuit of game with the bow and arrow. Bowhunting is extremely challenging and rewarding, it is like no other. For many it has been a life long source of challenge and enjoyment, for others new to the sport it opens up a whole new avenue to hunting.

They have a great website at www.nzbowhunters.co.nz - be sure to check it out.

The NZ Bowhunter Magazine is published bi monthly by the Society for its members. Society activities are published along with members contributions and hunting achievements.  The Annual Tournament is the highlight of their calendar. This is where they get together, usually in a different location every year, to shoot a field course, award trophies and renew friendships. In addition the Society organizes hunts on a regular basis for it's members, this is a good way for new members to meet other Society hunters.

The Society also runs the WORLD KOI CARP CLASSIC bowfishing tournament. This is run on an annual basis and bowhunters from all over New Zealand and overseas come together to bow fish Koi Carp in the Waikato River system. These and other events are designed for the social side to play an important part in the activities, this has lead to a very close knit organization. The NZBS is very family orientated and new comers are most welcome.

If you would like to give bowhunting a go and need some help getting started you should check them out. You may already be bowhunting, if would like to go on organised hunts and meet other like minded people you should also check them out and might like the award system and try for the Master Bowhunter Award.