Flathead Valley Archers

05/05/2026

I have spoken to quite a few people who did not realize this was new in the regulations this year for region 1. Please take note, especially the last part. I would absolutely hate for someone to not realize this and inadvertently poach an antlerless elk.

04/25/2026

Its a great day for a shoot!
If you’re in need of a new string we have a silent auction for a custom string donated by Cascade Customs! (Auction closes at noon Sunday April 26, 2026)

04/19/2026

Who’s ready for next weekend? We sure are!
Hopefully the weather is as nice as this weekend 🤞

03/23/2026

03/23/2026

Missed my 10 year anniversary of being president last June! Time sure flies when you are having fun 🏹
We are just over a month away from our first shoot of 2026, April 25th and 26th at the MBEF property. Hope to see lots of you there!

I am excited to introduce the newly elected FVA board members!

Back Row: Lloyd Pierson, board member; Mike Butzlaff, board member; Jeff Yerkes, board member; Leon Wilcox, Vice President. Front Row: Don Weakly, Treasurer; Nicole Salois, Secretary; Sarah Yerkes, President.

03/06/2026

01/30/2026

Hi everyone, the following was shared by one of our fellow archery enthusiasts. This meeting is not exclusive MBA members but anyone who wants to attend. The other change to region 1 not discussed in the following is that general elk tags will not be valid for cow elk during archery season. If you would like a chance to share your thoughts or ask questions please join us. If you let me know you are coming that would also be helpful so we know around how many to expect.
I do ask that anyone who wants to attend to ensure they remain respectful, we don't need any heated discussions or "table pounding"

Thanks everyone!

Region 1 cow elk discussion
The Montana Bowhunters Association will be felicitating this meeting with R1 commissioner Ian Wargo this is for all bow hunters and anyone else interested.
A part of the discussion at the Pint Night was the recent changes to R1 hunting opportunities, specifically cow elk hunting only on private land. The discussion also turned to predator management which is always a hot topic.
MBA has reached out to Region 1 Commissioner Ian Wargo and asked if he would be willing to have a meeting with MBA members and he graciously accepted. The meeting will be on Tuesday, February 10th from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. It will be at an office located at 125 Schoolhouse Loop Kalispell, MT
This is a great opportunity to let our voices be heard as well as hear from Mr. Wargo.
Should Montana have mandatory harvest reporting? What changes could be made to predator management? What was the reason for changing R1 to cow elk harvest only on private land? How can sportsmen/women be more involved with FWP ensuring our voices are heard? And many more issues.

01/29/2026

In case anyone hasn’t seen that unfortunately Libbys shoots are cancelled this year.

Please keep sharing and spreading the word that our shoots are canceled. We hope to get the word out as much as possible to avoid someone showing up and finding only locked gates.

Libby Archery Club for 2026 are cancelled. Please share.

01/14/2026

Pauls Preseason Centennial Farms Shoot dates are in, August 8th & 9th this year!

01/10/2026

Mark your calendars! Flathead Valley Archers Spring Shoot will be April 25th and 26th at the MBEF Property. We will be hosting a shoot at Centinel Farms as well just waiting to confirm the date.
May 30th will be a work project day in conjunction with MBEF and RMEF for anyone who can help out.

12/30/2025

Hi everyone! We will be holding a club meeting Friday Jan 9th at 5:30pm at Flaming Arrow archery to set our shoot dates for 2026.