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Colorado Bowhunter of the Year
Prestige and Confusion
The CBA Bowhunter of the Year Award, is the most prestigious award presented by the Colorado Bowhunters Association, and may be the most misunderstood. Some of this could be due to the title as it could imply that the winner had a very successful hunting season. While bowhunting success is certainly a consideration; the award is really much, much more.
The CBA Bowhunter of the Year Award is the most prestigious award presented by the Colorado Bowhunters Association, and may be the most misunderstood. Some of this could be due to the title as it could imply that the winner had a very successful hunting season. While bowhunting success is
certainly a consideration; the award is really much, much more.
The sport of bowhunting depends on dedicated volunteers who are willing to strive to see it passed on in a positive light for future generations. The Bowhunter of the Year was first established in the early 70’s to recognize an individual for service and leadership to the CBA. The Bowhunter of the Year was also to be a successful bowhunter. The past winners of the Bowhunter of the Year Award are premier examples of these dedicated individuals. This recognition is awarded annually to an individual member who has been selected from that year’s nominees. Any member in good standing may nominate another for consideration. Previous winners of the award select the new winner each year after scoring all nominees against a defined list of criteria.
The criteria to be considered include:
What the individual has contributed to bowhunting in Colorado.
Effectiveness and accomplishments while serving bowhunting, archery, and the CBA.
Educational clinics and seminars.
Literary contributions.
Programs or events developed or involved in.
Leadership abilities and special accomplishments.
Evidence of commitment and accomplishment.
Supporting memberships in bowhunting, archery, wildlife and conservation organizations.
Office held within the CBA and other bowhunting, archery, wildlife and conservation
organizations.
Sportsmanship and personality.
Dedication to bowhunting responsibilities.
Conduct afield
Peer respect
Number of years bowhunting
Contributions to bowhunting outside Colorado
Animals taken during bowhunting career.
Big-game animals taken in Colorado
Big-game animals taken outside Colorado
Small-game animals taken
Game farm (exotics) that are not classified as protected game in the state taken will
not be considered
As you can see, there are considerable criteria factored into the selection process for this once in a lifetime award. What follows is a compilation of our best and most dedicated bowhunters.
1974 – Marvin Clyncke
1998 – Dave Culter
1975 – Ted Grover
1999 – Dean Derby
1976 – Lee Kline
2000 – Wayne Depperschmidt
1977 – Dave Zahn
2001 – Dale Petefish
1978 – Ron Breitsprecher
2002 – Rob Musser
1979 – John Rhine
2003 – Grant Adkisson
1980 – Chuck Hutton
2004 – Rod Washburn
1981 – Doy K. Curtis
2005 – Jeff Lampe
1982 – Larry O. Baker
2006 – Mike Dziekan
1983 – Tony Seahorn
2007 – Troy Cunningham
1984 – Dave Buttermore
2008 – Gary Renfro
1985 – Shari Fraker
2009 – Lyle Willmarth
1986 – David “Jake” Powell
2010 – Paul Navarre
1987 – Lloyd Wood
2011 – Brandon Powell
1988 – Terry Bridgman
2012 – Carol Ashurst
1989 – Barry J. Smith
2013 – Dennis Howell
1990 – Dean Burke
2014 – Roger Trudell
1991 – Kurt Keskimaki
2015 – Tom Behunin
1992 – Mick Davis
2016 – James Gilmore
1993 – Dennis Hansen
2017 – Byron Dean
1994 – Conrad Dreher
2018 – Todd Brickel
1995 – Ron Rockwell
2019 – Rick Davis
1996 – Bob Radocy
2020 - Craig Kimball
1997 – Mike Powell
2021 - John Gardner
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Adams
Alamosa
Arapahoe
Archuleta
Baca
Bent
Boulder
Broomfield
Chaffee
Cheyenne
Clear Creek
Conejos
Costilla
Crowley
Custer
Delta
Denver
Dolores
Douglas
Eagle
Elbert
El Paso
Fremont
Garfield
Gilpin
Grand
Gunnison
Hinsdale
Huerfano
Jackson
Jefferson
Kiowa
Kit Carson
Lake
La Plata
Larimer
Las Animas
Lincoln
Logan
Mesa
Mineral
Moffat
Montezuma
Montrose
Morgan
Otero
Ouray
Park
Phillips
Pitkins
Powers
Pueblo
Rio Blanco
Rio Grande
Routt
Saguache
San Juan
San Miguel
Sedgwick
Summit
Teller
Washington
Weld
Yuma
Current CBA Member?
Yes
No
Species
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Black Bear
Mountain Goat
Mountain Lion
Mule Deer
Pronghorn Antelope
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
Rocky Mountain Elk
Whitetail Deer
Shiras Moose
Desert Bighorn Sheep
Date of success
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Official Score
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Bringing to 2022 Display?
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No
Name of Measurer
Anderson, Jr., Chuck
Archibeque, Ted
Arnold, Mitchel C.
Bradley, Joe
Brickel, Todd A.
Cox, South
Fief, Ron
Foster, Eugene Franklin
Gardner, John L.
Gray, Cliff
Hargrove, Scott
Hawkins, Troy
Holley, James
Johnson, Ryan
Knez, Joseph
Kline, Lee
Long, Rose
Mancuso, Jeffrey
McCauley, Doug
Moline, Michael B.
Olson, John R.
Rockwell, Ronald
Siggins, Grant
Smith, Barry J.
Sniff, Ronald E.
Stults, Gregg
Waechtler, Don
Watts, Tom J.
Yoder, Stanley J.
Verzuh, Jay
Measurer Name - if not listed above
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Adams
Alamosa
Arapahoe
Archuleta
Baca
Bent
Boulder
Broomfield
Chaffee
Cheyenne
Clear Creek
Conejos
Costilla
Crowley
Custer
Delta
Denver
Dolores
Douglas
Eagle
Elbert
El Paso
Fremont
Garfield
Gilpin
Grand
Gunnison
Hinsdale
Huerfano
Jackson
Jefferson
Kiowa
Kit Carson
Lake
La Plata
Larimer
Las Animas
Lincoln
Logan
Mesa
Mineral
Moffat
Montezuma
Montrose
Morgan
Otero
Ouray
Park
Phillips
Pitkins
Powers
Pueblo
Rio Blanco
Rio Grande
Routt
Saguache
San Juan
San Miguel
Sedgwick
Summit
Teller
Washington
Weld
Yuma
Age Group
16 & Younger
16-21
22-30
31-40
41-50
51-65
65 Plus
Current CBA Member?
Yes
No
Eligible Species
Black Bear
Mountain Goat
Mountain Lion
Mule Deer
Pronghorn Antelope
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
Rocky Mountain Elk
Whitetail Deer
Other - Not Listed Species
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