About the Colorado Bowfishing Association

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The Colorado Bowfishing Association is the only organization in the state of Colorado that is specifically dedicated to protecting and fostering the challenging sport of bowfishing. From hosting tournaments and events, to working with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife, The Bowfishing Association of America (BAA), The National Bowfishing Alliance  (NBFA) and other organizations, to introducing newcomers and the public to our sport; the COBF is dedicated to supporting bowfishing in an ethical, professional and coordinated manner.

The COBF grew out of a few individuals’ passion for the sport. We started by organizing a few formal tournaments in 2007 as event participation and overall interest increased we saw our grass roots efforts take hold. In 2008, we presented an issue paper before the Colorado State Wildlife Commission to clarify vague wildlife regulations. The paper was approved and this resulted in a Division of Wildlife (now Parks and Wildlife) regulation change and the opening of 23 additional state properties for bowfishing. In 2011 the COBF worked with the DOW on other issues to increase opportunities for sportsmen in our state, such as bowfishing during the salmon snagging season.

After hearing from many people at events and witnessing firsthand how bowfishing is an important pursuit of many Colorado sportsmen, we decided to take the next step and formally organize the Colorado Bowfishing Association in 2009. Please join your fellow sportsmen and become a
member of the COBF.

 Please feel free to review the COBF Bylaws, which detail out how the organization works and is structured.

COBF Mission Statement

  • To preserve the sport of bowfishing for current and future generations in Colorado.
  • To increase awareness and educate the public about the sport of bowfishing.
  • To promote the safe and ethical take of legal fish species with a bow.
  • To maintain and increase opportunities for bowfishing in Colorado.
  • To cooperate with federal and state wildlife agencies, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, conservation organizations and sportsmen’s associations in managing fisheries in Colorado as well as any
    others who have goals parallel to the COBF with regards to bowfishing, fishing, hunting and outdoor sportsmanship.
  • To develop the spirit of good fellowship among all bowfishermen and bowfisherwomen.

Benefits of COBF Membership

  • Ability to vote on COBF issues.
  • Annual members BBQ.
  • Members only shoots and tournaments.
  • Tournament entry fee discounts.
  • COBF decals.
  • Semi-annual COBF newsletter.
  • Membership welcome package.
  • Children (under 18) are free for parent members.
  • Ability to be actively involved in assisting the COBF in its activities as well as coordinating, promoting, organizing and hosting tournaments and events.

2018 COBF Club Officials, Board and Representatives

Officers
President: Rodney Rexwinkle
Vice President: Mike White
Treasurer: Amanda Bassett
Secretary: Lynn Span
 
Directors
Membership Director:  Jeff Bassett
Public Relations Director: Rodney Rexwinkle
Parks and Wildlife Liaison: Michael Desmarteau
Sponsorship Director:  Calvin Ford
Tournament Director:  Michael Desmarteau

 
Regional Representatives:
Being a statewide organization, the COBF has Regional Representative positions which cover the four defined regions of
Colorado:
Denver: Open

Northeast: Open

Southeast: Open

West: Open

If you are interested in representing your respective region, please contact us at info@coloradobowfishing.com.