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Greg Szalewski · December 13, 2010, 01:16:00 PM

Well put Mark and Joe. Best group of bowhunters that I know of.
One thing that hasn't been mentioned is that the banquets are attended by many spouses as well. My wife went to the first one in St Louis in 2000 a bit reluctantly and now she looks forward to them at lteast as much as I do. She can't wait for Portland and is making plans already. It's just that type of crowd. You just love being around all these folks.

JohnV · December 13, 2010, 01:46:00 PM

I have been a member of PBS since 1977. Have never missed any of the banquets. If I could only be a member of one bowhunting/hunting organization, this is the one I would choose.

Bowwild · December 18, 2010, 07:19:00 AM

I received my 1st issue of the PBS magazine yesterday -- very quick! I'm glad I joined. As dominant an influence bowhunting has been in my life I(after God and Family) I should have joined many years ago. I don't know why it took me so long to do this. I've been with PY for 31 years, Boone & Crockett for nearly 10, and I'm a lifetime member of one of my state's bowhunter orgs.

I think the word "Professional" through me off. Even though I've been a bowhunter since the mid-teens and my career (1st one and current one) are archery-heavy, I never considered myself a "professional" (still don't). I always associated "Pro" with the sponsor logo/patch wearing crowd which isn't my style.

I really like the magazine and have read most of the articles. The moose hunting article was terrific. I was surprised to see Norm Johnson of Blacktail is an "officer" and I liked his article. I had never seen his picture, I thought he was much older than is depicted. One of the councilmen's editorials is very thought-provoking (why so many bows and broadheads have such gruesome monikers). The interview with a well-known bowhunter was also intriguing to me, especially coming from my wildlife agency background. It caused me to wonder what really happened 25 years ago in Ohio? I read the fellow in question's book way back then and learned a lot. But when the controversy occurred I ceased to be a fan-- now I wonder.

I'm wondering about the mid-year meeting and certainly plan to attend Portland in 2012.

Greg Szalewski · December 18, 2010, 09:34:00 AM

Bowwild, glad to see you joined. Welcome
On the PBS site there is a forum for the "Odd Year Gatherings". The one in Wisconsin on the weekend of July 16 is missing however. Brian Tessmann is running that one.
I look forward to meeting you.

Greg Szalewski · December 19, 2010, 07:36:00 PM

Here you go Bowwild. The PBS site has been up dated. Hope you can make it.

http://probowsociety.org/cgi-pbs/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum;f=10

JAG · December 19, 2010, 08:31:00 PM

Don't leave home without it! PBS Membership that is!
At the Banquet, you get to meet people like Biggie, Seal Back, and Skunk Head. You really need to be there! Its a ball.
JAG/Johnny

GRINCH · December 19, 2010, 08:50:00 PM

Just joined.

Follower · December 19, 2010, 08:54:00 PM

Welcome to the family men!

elkken · December 19, 2010, 08:55:00 PM

Just joined ... see ya in Portland Biggie

tim roberts · December 19, 2010, 09:16:00 PM

Just almost got my Regular Membership Application filled out, it will be going in the mail after Christmas.

Steve H. · December 21, 2010, 06:37:00 PM

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=163;t=000006

Three more days to enter our ad hoc membership drive drawing!

Steve H. · December 21, 2010, 06:38:00 PM

JAG:

Howdy from "Seal Back"!

Ben Maher · December 21, 2010, 08:53:00 PM

I joined from here in Oz a while back and got delivered a bunch of great stuff from Barbara.

It is great to see an organisation of such dedicated folks standing up for something that is so close to my heart ... even if it is from a few thousand miles away.

JAG · December 21, 2010, 10:52:00 PM

SteveH, aka,Seal Back, a Howdy back at ya'll.
Folks just gotta be there to appreciate the PBS Banquet.
You get to meet alot of best! One of my heros talked me into comming, and I made alot of new friends and heros!
Best group ever!
Ya'll have a Merry Christmas, from the "Heart of Dixie"!
Johnny/JAG.

Steve H. · December 21, 2010, 11:21:00 PM

Anybody have a "Skunkhead" photo? Too funny!

Ben, that was probably Brenda that sent you the care package.

Ben Maher · December 21, 2010, 11:23:00 PM

Ooops !
apols !

Mint · December 22, 2010, 09:40:00 AM

Associate member for about twenty years. Ever since i picked up the longbow.

PA Bones · December 22, 2010, 10:10:00 AM

Associate member and proud of it.

John3 · December 22, 2010, 10:43:00 AM

Very proud to be a PBS member..!

John Stockman · December 23, 2010, 01:54:00 PM

I've been a Regular member since 1970. I belong to several other bowhunting organizations, but PBS is my favorite for all the reasons mentioned by others here.