Promoting hunting rights, Wildlife Conservation & outdoor fellowship
Take your passion to the next level, right here in West Michigan.
For those who love the outdoors
West Michigan Bowhunters is a chapter of Safari Club International (SCI). Our chapter was founded in 1989 and currently has more than 80 members. We are committed to protecting hunters’ rights and promoting wildlife conservation efforts.
We encourage good fellowship among all who love the outdoors and hunting, while sharing experiences and information among our membership. We also help advocate for the wise and sustained use of Michigan’s natural resources.
By joining the West MI Bowhunters – SCI you will help to preserve our hunting heritage and legacy for future generations.
News & Updates


Detroit woman says gender, race and age won’t stop her from learning to hunt
An avid archer in her early 60s, Kathryn Lynch Underwood had never aimed at a live target and had zero interest in ever doing so. She didn’t have any plans to buy a hunting license, either. But that all changed last year. Underwood’s journey to hunting began long after she first picked up a bow at Elite Archery Academy — Detroit’s only...
Hunt 2 Heal
West Michigan Bowhunters is a proud supporter for the Hunt 2 Heal program. Hunt 2 Heal’s mission is to provide a safe & comfortable environment, where people who don’t have access to the great outdoors can enjoy outdoor experiences at no cost and with no worries. They created an outdoor haven with a dedicated barrier free lodge and square mile property designed for people with physical disabilities. Learn More >