IBA EVENTS SCHEDULE - 2026

 IBA ANNUAL BANQUET & AWARDS NIGHT SATURDAY February 21, 2026

The IBA opens it's second 50 years with the 2026 Banquet!

Tickets on sale beginning soon on this website. 

The banquet will follow a similar format as the last several years:
Doors Open at 1 pm; Membership Meeting at 3 pm; Dinner at 5:00 pm;
Guest Speakers at 6 pm; Awards at 6:45 pm; Live Auction at 7:00 pm
The banquet will be held at Primo South Banquet & Catering 2615 National Avenue Indianapolis, IN
Dinner will once again be by pre-paid reservation, with tickets on sale here.
You do not want to miss this one!

Our guest speaker this year is Bill Carman, a Kentucky hunting and fishing guide who will be sharing his stories and expertise. If you've ever thought about elk hunting in Kentucky, this will be one event you don't want to miss!  

 IBA at the DEER TURKEY & WATERFOWL EXPO - INDIANAPOLIS FEB 27 - Mar 1 2026

Your Indiana Bowhunter Association will be promoting youth archery at the Deer, Turkey, & Waterfowl Expo.
We are seeking your help to man the NASP archery shooting booth.
This event draws thousands of folks in, of which several hundred children are introduced to archery.
The executive committee of the IBA requests that you set aside a bit of time and come out and promote your sport.
We are THE ORGANIZATION fighting for your rights to bowhunt in Indiana.
 

Tentative dates and times for this event are:
Friday February 27:             4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday February 28:       10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (3 Hour Time Slots avail.)
Sunday March 1:          10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (3 Hour Time Slots avail.)
 

Will you please volunteer some of your time and come out and introduce a kid to archery?
 

For more information or to schedule yourself to work contact:
Herb Higgins (317) 413-3377 or at ibatreasurer@hotmail.com 

January 2026

Tisepe Rabbit Hunt on 

-Contact Randy Saalfrank or Chris Turpchinoff

March 2026

Sportsmen’s Luncheon at the Capitol - 

-DU heading this up & is asking $250, as in previous years, to assist with covering the catering costs  -  This was approved at last years banquet

-We Need Volunteers (Contact Jameson Oleson or Herb Higgins)

March 2026
The 14th Annual St Anthony Conservation Club Archery Expo in St. Anthony, Indiana. Randy Fish will be hosting an IBA booth.  Looking for additional membership to support promoting the IBA

May 2026
Tisepe Carp Shoot (Chris Turpchinoff 260-437-8924)
This fun event is being held on the Big Turkey Lake in Steuben County, Indiana.

June/July 2026

Dirk Botkin’s NASP Shoot in Seymour. Dirk is putting on a 3D shoot to raise funds for the Brownstown NASP program. This shoot will be held at Dirk’s Cabin, 2737 West Co Rd 1125 North, Seymour, 47274. This is a 30-target course & cost is a donation to support the Brownstown NASP program. Food is available. The IBA plans to have a booth. Dirk can be reached at buckcreek@core.com.

June 2026

Outdoor Explore! at Tippecanoe County Amphitheater in Lafayette, IN. This event will run from 10 am to 4 pm. Gregg Reed with be representing the IBA by running a kid’s shooting booth. YOUR HELP IS NEEDED & REQUESTED! If you can support, reach out to Gregg & let him know!

June 2026
VPA Midwest Classic Trail Shoot to be held at Bass & Bucks in Wabash, Indiana. Jame Olson will be  hosting an IBA booth. Looking for additional membership to support  promoting the IBA

June 2026
IBA - John Meadows Memorial Fun Shoot
Friday 5pm to 9ish; Saturday 9am to 5pm
3D Archery Shoot, DART indoor target system (call ahead for Dart range time 765-7908-3667), Cook Out, Camping
Membership Meeting Saturday at 1:00 pm
Dead End Archery 1294 East Twin Lakes Road Hillsboro, IN 47949

August 2026
Bear  Archery / Cajun 8 Bow Fishing tournament. The IBA (thanks to Randy Fish) plans to have a booth at this year's event. Come down and spend  some time expanding your bowhunting experiences. Angel Mounds Indiana State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715. This event is hosted by Bear Archery. Randy Fish will be promoting the IBA during this event.

August or September 2026

Family / Youth Camp
Date & Location TBD

Sept 2026

Wabashiki Days at Wabashiki Fish & Wildlife Area in Terre Haute, IN.

Jack Fields will be representing the IBA by running a kid’s shooting booth.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED & REQUESTED! If you can support, reach out to Jack & let him know! We all know it takes more than 1 person to run a successful booth at an event and Jack is hoping several local IBA members are willing to again support this venture.

November /  December 2026 Meeting

Date - TBD