IBO - Genesis

09/07/2026

🏹 **BIG NEWS IS COMING WEDNESDAY!** 🏹

We are extremely excited to unveil our new lineup of opportunities this Wednesday!

The International Bowhunting Organization created the **IBO 3D Challenge** that so many of you have come to know and love. But over the last year, YOU asked for more… and we listened.

🎯 Introducing the NEW..... IBO Bullseye!

A brand-new challenge for all of you who love that round target — and another opportunity for archers and families to compete, have fun, and be part of the IBO!

At the IBO, our goal is to continue creating opportunities not only for our youth archers, but for the entire family.

This is a new chapter, and we hope you’ll come start this adventure with us!

📅 **Wednesday, we’ll lay it all out — the events, the opportunities, and what’s ahead.**

**IBO 3D Challenge & IBO Bullseye**
Two games. More opportunities. One IBO family. 🏹🎯

09/06/2026

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!
Mossy Oak Rocky Boots Morrell Targets Rinehart Targets

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

🛡️ NEW IBO — INSTRUCTOR INSURANCE PROGRAM

The International Bowhunting Organization is excited to announce a NEW insurance program designed specifically for Instructors/coaches.

Instructors now have the opportunity to obtain insurance coverage that includes:

🏹 Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions)
🏹 General Liability
🏹 $1,000,000 Each Occurrence
🏹 $2,000,000 General Aggregate

Annual Instructor Membership: Just $25/year

An active IBO Membership is required to participate in the Instructor Insurance Program.

Whether you're teaching new archers, conducting clinics, or helping grow the sport in your community, this program provides another level of protection while you're doing what you do best.

👉 Ready to get covered?

Visit our website for complete program information and the Instructor Insurance application.

🔗 https://iboarchery.com/ibo-instructor-insurance

Questions?
Contact Becky Kade at the IBO Office: (440) 967-2137

🏹 International Bowhunting Organization
Protecting and supporting the people who grow our sport.

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.