Objectives of the Alberta Traditional Bowhunters Association:
- To be advocates for bowhunting with all forms of traditional archery equipment that include primitive-bows, longbows, self bows, flat bows and recurve bows which are hand-held and drawn and released by muscle power.
- To be a political voice to promote, enhance and preserve traditional bow hunting
- To promote and preserve the historic, archeological and cultural importance of the traditional bow and arrow.
- Endeavor to pass on, our knowledge of the art, history and science of traditional archery to our youth and others.
- To unite traditional archers for the promotion and enhancement of traditional archery activities, wherever that may be.
- Provide venues for our members to enjoy camaraderie, fraternity, and archery events, including bow hunting.
- To promote conservation through actions.
- Support, liaise, and or affiliate with organizations that are working to preserve and enhance conservation, hunter education, bow hunting and hunting.
- Recognize that this organization is only as strong as the volunteer commitment and to honor our volunteers.
- To live by our Creed