History of Hill Country Bowhunters
When it comes to the sport of archery, hunting is optional. This means that Hill Country Bowhunters has a lot to offer a lot of people! Their primary goal is simple: to introduce young people not only to bow hunting and the great outdoors, but into the exciting world of archery. But HCB is more than an archery club or just an organization. It is a family-oriented group with strong family values who enjoy fun family activities.
How it all came about is pretty interesting! In March of 1999, while conducting a wild hog hunt in a wildlife area of Granger Lake, seven bowhunters- Steven “Arrowflinger” Wolff, Danny “Wildman” Evans, Robert “RiverRat” Lee, Roy “Oleman” Wolff, Chris “Spur” Gott, Albert “BigAl” De Los Santos, and Denton Goodson- talked about forming a club for bow hunters interested in the sport of bow hunting and introducing it to young people.
Talk led to nominating and electing officer volunteers: Danny as president, Steve as vice president, Albert as secretary, Robert as treasurer, and Chris as Sgt.-at-arms. With much hope and eagerness, these officers planned the formation of the Hill Country Bowhunters.
As word traveled fast, many more people wanted to help organize the HCB. After much hard work, the organization became recognized on websites, acquainted with other bow hunting clubs, and known by State organizations such as Texas Parks and Wildlife. HCB had played an important role in uniting the bow hunting community in its common goal to promote archery!
Wanting a ranch to sponsor a youth hunt for HCB youth, a hunting ranch manager heard their plea and the first activity involving youth in archery was organized. As a result, five hunters and five non-hunters participated in the first youth hunt at the Buck & Boar Ranch in East Texas. This opportunity paved the way as several more hunts were conducted at other area ranches.
In 2002, HCB sponsored the “Last Pow-Wow” under guidance of the YMCA which gave over three hundred young people the opportunity to participate in the sport of archery in a non-hunting situation.
Now involved in 3D archery, the HCB is a non-profit association with a growing membership basis and much emphasis on fun, fun, and more fun!
HCB has since established and conducted conducted annual Youth Hunts via their Youth Hunt Program! The young people are what they are all about!
The 3D fund has also enabled the HCB to make donations to other organizations that sponsor youth activities, including families in need. Members of the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts have even been able to earn their Archery Badge through the HCB! With donated equipment-bows, arrows, and all accessories-that were refurbished by HCB volunteers, a youth from the Texas Baptist Children’s Home in Round Rock and one from Burnet, were able to experience the joy of archery through HCB’s sponsorship.
The HCB grows each year, with an average of thirty and more young people from only five years old through 17 now participating in their many sponsored activities. The goal of HCB is to see this youth hunting heritage continue.
For several years now, HCB has been conducting 3D Shoots on 36 acres here in the Liberty Hill area on CR 258, just north of Seward Junction. The shoots are held on the 4th Sunday of each month from February through September every year. These shoots raise funds to sponsor youth activities, which are so very important to HCB.
The members of the HCB believe that if they continue to find places for our young people to come out and spend some quality time, then they can continue with its adventures. It has been recognized for its involvement in the promotion of our youth into the sport of archery, fishing, hunting, and the outdoors in general. HCB can provide many opportunities for young people to experience the outdoors.
How it all came about is pretty interesting! In March of 1999, while conducting a wild hog hunt in a wildlife area of Granger Lake, seven bowhunters- Steven “Arrowflinger” Wolff, Danny “Wildman” Evans, Robert “RiverRat” Lee, Roy “Oleman” Wolff, Chris “Spur” Gott, Albert “BigAl” De Los Santos, and Denton Goodson- talked about forming a club for bow hunters interested in the sport of bow hunting and introducing it to young people.
Talk led to nominating and electing officer volunteers: Danny as president, Steve as vice president, Albert as secretary, Robert as treasurer, and Chris as Sgt.-at-arms. With much hope and eagerness, these officers planned the formation of the Hill Country Bowhunters.
As word traveled fast, many more people wanted to help organize the HCB. After much hard work, the organization became recognized on websites, acquainted with other bow hunting clubs, and known by State organizations such as Texas Parks and Wildlife. HCB had played an important role in uniting the bow hunting community in its common goal to promote archery!
Wanting a ranch to sponsor a youth hunt for HCB youth, a hunting ranch manager heard their plea and the first activity involving youth in archery was organized. As a result, five hunters and five non-hunters participated in the first youth hunt at the Buck & Boar Ranch in East Texas. This opportunity paved the way as several more hunts were conducted at other area ranches.
In 2002, HCB sponsored the “Last Pow-Wow” under guidance of the YMCA which gave over three hundred young people the opportunity to participate in the sport of archery in a non-hunting situation.
Now involved in 3D archery, the HCB is a non-profit association with a growing membership basis and much emphasis on fun, fun, and more fun!
HCB has since established and conducted conducted annual Youth Hunts via their Youth Hunt Program! The young people are what they are all about!
The 3D fund has also enabled the HCB to make donations to other organizations that sponsor youth activities, including families in need. Members of the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts have even been able to earn their Archery Badge through the HCB! With donated equipment-bows, arrows, and all accessories-that were refurbished by HCB volunteers, a youth from the Texas Baptist Children’s Home in Round Rock and one from Burnet, were able to experience the joy of archery through HCB’s sponsorship.
The HCB grows each year, with an average of thirty and more young people from only five years old through 17 now participating in their many sponsored activities. The goal of HCB is to see this youth hunting heritage continue.
For several years now, HCB has been conducting 3D Shoots on 36 acres here in the Liberty Hill area on CR 258, just north of Seward Junction. The shoots are held on the 4th Sunday of each month from February through September every year. These shoots raise funds to sponsor youth activities, which are so very important to HCB.
The members of the HCB believe that if they continue to find places for our young people to come out and spend some quality time, then they can continue with its adventures. It has been recognized for its involvement in the promotion of our youth into the sport of archery, fishing, hunting, and the outdoors in general. HCB can provide many opportunities for young people to experience the outdoors.
