2025 Bowhunter of the Year
Turkey and bear hunting takes place in the Spring and Fall. Moose and deer hunting only occurs in the Fall.
If you are successful with your bow and arrow, send an email to hunter@yorkcountybowmen.com
Include a picture and the relevant measurements. Your name will be included in the 2025 York County Bowmen, Bowhunter of Year competition. The deadline for submission is January 1.
Membership Details
We would like to inform you that all membership renewal letters have been sent via email. If you have not received yours, please check your spam or junk mail folder. If you are still unable to locate the email, kindly contact us at membership@
Please note that there was a misprint on the renewal form regarding the e-transfer email address. The correct address for e-transfer payment is:
membership@yorkcountybowmen.
As a reminder, membership renewals are not considered complete until both payment and a signed waiver have been received. Please ensure your signed waiver is submitted along with your renewal documents.
We are transitioning from annual laminated tags to a permanent membership card system. As part of this transition:
– submit a new photo (headshot only & preferably digital) with your renewal
– a photo is required for children 12+
If you would simply like to update your photo, you are welcome to send in a new one with your renewal as well.
We appreciate your patience and co-operation during this transition. Membership cards will be mailed out between late December and into January with more details to follow.
Youth Development Program
York County Bowmen is pleased to confirm the reactivation of the Youth Development Program (YDP), commencing January 2026.
Program details are as follows:
- Program Length: 10-week program beginning January 19, 2026
- Target Group: Youth 12 to 18 years old with little to no prior archery experience
- Capacity: Maximum 14 participants
- Schedule: Monday evenings, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Intermediate/Advanced Sessions: Not offered this session; under review for future reactivation
- Age Requirements:
- Recommended minimum age: 12 years
- Exceptions may be considered in consultation with the Director of Archery Development, the parent/guardian, and the participant
- Acceptance will be based on mental and physical readiness, including the ability to stay focused, follow instruction, and draw a 12-14 lb recurve bow
- Any special needs must be disclosed at the time of application for review by the Director of Archery Development
- Equipment: All equipment is provided
- Program Cost:
- Members:
- With own equipment: $125
- Using club equipment: $225
- Non-members:
- With own equipment: $150
- Using club equipment: $250
- Members:
- Registration:
- Members: Opens December 12, 2025 on the YCB website
- Non-members: Opens December 30, 2025, subject to available spots
3D Indoor Shoot
Open to all members. Mark is putting together an informal indoor 3D shoot for the winter. It will start January 10th and go every other Saturday, last shoot will be March 21. Indoor Range will be closed on these nights from 6:00 until 10:00 PM, 3D shooting will be from 7:00 till 9:00. If any of the members would like to help set up please arrive at 6 pm. No registration, just show up. For questions, contact 3d@yorkcountybowmen.com.
Holiday Greetings
The Board of Directors would like to extend our Best Wishes for the Holiday Season to all members and their families. However you celebrate the Holidays and coming New Year we wish everyone a safe and joyful season with family and friends.