International Bowhunting Organization

09/15/2026

❄️ 2027 IBO WINTER NATIONAL – OFFICIAL LODGING ❄️

📍 Crossville Shooting Sports Park
📅 March 12–14, 2027

Comfort Suites – Crossville
IBO Rate: $109.00 per night + tax (unless tax exempt)

Comfort Suites offers spacious suites, complimentary hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and a convenient location close to Crossville Shooting Sports Park.

Reserve your room using the official IBO booking link:
https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/OP80S6

Rooms at the IBO rate are limited, so we encourage everyone to make reservations early. If anyone has issues booking please let the IBO office know.

We look forward to seeing everyone in Crossville, Tennessee for the 2027 IBO Winter National!

09/11/2026

09/09/2026

IBO WELCOMES CEC Turf & Tractor!

Building IBO ranges takes equipment… and CEC Turf & Tractor has the equipment to get the job done!

The International Bowhunting Organization is proud to welcome CEC Turf & Tractor as a new IBO Sponsor!

From tractors and utility vehicles to the equipment needed to build, maintain, and prepare our ranges, partnerships like this help the IBO continue creating quality events and experiences for our archers.

CEC Turf & Tractor is a Stihl & Kubota dealer serving Canal Wi******er, Lancaster, Athens, and Toledo, Ohio, and we’re excited to have them joining the IBO family.

A big THANK YOU to Alan Richards and the entire CEC Turf & Tractor team for supporting the IBO, our archers, and the future of our sport!

When you need equipment, we encourage our IBO members and supporters to support the businesses that support the IBO!

Welcome to the IBO family, CEC Turf & Tractor!

09/08/2026

A SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR A WORLD CHAMPION!

During the 2026 IBO season, this banner traveled to our events, where it was signed by many of our IBO Pro Shooters. We knew we wanted to place it in the hands of one of our deserving youth archers.

Recently, that banner found its home.

At Mid-State Archers in West Virginia, the banner was presented to Jayce Servetas — the 2026 IBO Cub Class World Champion!

Jayce is just one example of the many young archers who began their archery journey shooting IBO Genesis and have continued to grow and advance through the IBO classes.

From IBO Genesis to IBO World Champion, Jayce’s journey is a great example of the opportunities and pathway we hope to provide for every young archer who picks up a bow.

Jayce and his family are members of Mid State Archers, making it even more special for him to be recognized and presented with the banner at his home club.

Jayce, keep shooting, keep working, and most importantly, keep enjoying this great sport. We look forward to following your journey and seeing where archery takes you next!

From the entire International Bowhunting Organization family — CONGRATULATIONS, JAYCE!

09/07/2026

IBO JOINS THE COALITION TO DELIST THE GRAY WOLF

The International Bowhunting Organization is proud to join Western Justice and Hunter Nation in the nationwide effort to delist the gray wolf and return responsible wildlife management authority to the states.

Our organizations share like-minded missions rooted in the preservation of our natural resources, science-based wildlife management, conservation, and the protection of our hunting and outdoor heritage for future generations.

The IBO believes that effective wildlife management should be guided by sound science, responsible stewardship, and the long-term health and balance of our wildlife populations.

By joining this coalition, the IBO is adding the voice of our members and the bowhunting community to a growing national effort.

Now, we’re asking the IBO family to add your voice.

IBO members who support this effort can join the coalition as Individual Supporters and stand alongside us in advocating for responsible, state-led wildlife management.

👉 LEARN MORE & JOIN THE COALITION:
https://westernjustice.info/wolf

Like-minded missions. Stronger together.

For conservation. For our natural resources. For our hunting heritage. For future generations.

09/03/2026

2027 IBO WINTER NATIONAL — CROSSVILLE, TENNESSEE!

We’re excited to announce that the 2027 IBO Winter National will be held at Crossville Shooting Sports Park in Crossville, Tennessee, March 12–14, 2027!

Crossville Shooting Sports Park is a fantastic venue for our event, and the Crossville area offers plenty for our members and their families to enjoy throughout the weekend.

A special thank you to Nathan Thompson and Kenny Kilgore for all of their hard work behind the scenes and for putting together a great team to host our Winter National. Their commitment and preparation are helping make this event possible, and we truly appreciate their support of the IBO and our members.

📍 Crossville Shooting Sports Park — Crossville, TN
📅 March 12–14, 2027

Mark your calendars and make plans to join us in Crossville!
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09/02/2026

We are excited to announce that the IBO is headed back to Kentucky!

The 2027 IBO Spring National will be held at Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area in Brandenburg, Kentucky!

📅 April 9–11, 2027
📍 Brandenburg, Kentucky

A huge THANK YOU to Chickasaw Archery Club and Ryan Jeffries - Archery & Outdoors for all of their hard work and dedication in helping bring an IBO National event back to Kentucky.

Kentucky, we’ll see you in April! 🏹

09/01/2026

IBO WELCOMES THREE NEW MEMBERS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The International Bowhunting Organization is proud to welcome Randy Irvine, Tom Prody, and Joshua Blair to the IBO Board of Directors!

Each brings a unique background, years of experience, and a strong commitment to archery and the IBO. Their knowledge and leadership will provide valuable perspectives as we continue strengthening our programs, expanding opportunities for archers, and building for the future.

RANDY IRVINE – Board Member

Longtime IBO traditional archer Randy Irvine of West Virginia brings decades of experience with the IBO to the Board.

Randy is a multi-class IBO Traditional World Champion, National Triple Crown Champion, IBO Shooter of the Year, West Virginia IBO State Representative, and longtime advocate and adviser for IBO traditional archery.

His experience as a competitor, state representative, and leader within the traditional archery community will be a tremendous resource as we continue supporting and growing all facets of the IBO.

TOM PRODY – Board Member

Longtime IBO team member Tom Prody of Pennsylvania has served as a Pennsylvania IBO State Representative and has played an important role in the continued success of the IBO in Pennsylvania.

Tom, along with his wife Julie, has been instrumental in hosting the 2nd Leg of the IBO National Triple Crown at Two-Mile Run County Park in Franklin, Pennsylvania, as well as IBO World Qualifiers. As both a competitor and an experienced tournament host, Tom brings firsthand knowledge of many different sides of the IBO.

His years of service, leadership, and event experience will be a valuable addition to the Board.

JOSHUA BLAIR – Board Member

Joshua Blair of Lancaster, Ohio, joined the IBO team in 2022 and currently serves as the Director of the IBO 3D Challenge. Prior to joining the IBO, Josh spent 15 years as an archery coach at Fairfield Christian Academy.

Since joining our team, Josh has played an important role in growing our youth programs and expanding opportunities for young archers and families to experience 3D archery. His coaching experience, knowledge of youth archery, and enthusiasm for growing the sport will bring an important perspective to the Board.

🏹 LOOKING AHEAD

From youth archery and the IBO 3D Challenge to traditional archery, state leadership, and national tournament operations, Randy, Tom, and Joshua bring a tremendous range of experience to the IBO Board of Directors.

Please join us in welcoming Randy Irvine, Tom Prody, and Joshua Blair to the IBO Board of Directors!

We look forward to their leadership and contributions as we continue strengthening the IBO and building for the future.

08/31/2026

IBO ANNOUNCES PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP TRANSITION

After 14 years of dedicated leadership, Bryan Marcum is retiring as President of the International Bowhunting Organization, and Ryan Bass will assume the role of President.

Few people have experienced the IBO from as many perspectives as Bryan — professional competitor, National Champion, World Champion, IBO Director and finally President. Bryan brought a competitor’s perspective and a deep commitment to bowhunting and 3D archery to his leadership of the organization.

"It's been an honor and a privilege to lead such a great organization. I have full confidence that Ryan Bass, the newly elected officers, and the Board of Directors will do a great job and continue our mission to promote, encourage, and foster the sport of Bowhunting. As we turn the page to begin a new chapter, know that the IBO will be guided by the same core values that I have followed for the past 14 years: God, Family, and Country."

— Bryan Marcum

We sincerely thank Bryan for his leadership, dedication, and years of service to the IBO. His contributions have helped shape the organization we know today and created a strong foundation for its future.

Ryan Bass assumes the presidency after 10 years as part of the IBO leadership team, serving on the Board of Directors, as Vice President, and as Director of the IBO 3D Challenge program. A retired South Carolina Department of Natural Resources law enforcement officer, Ryan spent 25 years in law enforcement and has a long history of program development which included youth shooting sports, specifically youth archery.

“I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve as President of the IBO. Bryan has given 14 years of leadership to this organization, and I have been fortunate to work alongside him and learn from that experience. My goal is to build on the foundation that Bryan and those before us established while continuing to strengthen the IBO, support our members, bowhunters, and create opportunities for the next generation of archers.”
— Ryan Bass

As part of the leadership transition, the IBO Board of Directors has also selected a new slate of officers:

Larry Kade — Vice President
EJ Hess — Secretary
Martin Head — Treasurer

Please join us in thanking Bryan Marcum for his many years of leadership and service to the IBO and in welcoming the organization’s new leadership team as we begin the next chapter of the International Bowhunting Organization.

08/29/2026

2027 IBO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP — 3RD LEG

We’re excited to announce that the 3rd Leg of the 2027 IBO National Championship is returning to Cacapon Resort State Park in West Virginia!

We are currently finalizing the remainder of the 2027 IBO schedule and will be announcing all dates and locations soon!

Stay tuned — 2027 is already shaping up to be a great year!