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.
NOW AVAILABLE
2026 DNR Deer Management Patch
$10/Each
The 2026 DNR Michigan Deer Management Cooperator Patch is now available. This patch must be ordered and purchased online by clicking the patch and going through the online purchase process.
To learn more about the Cooperator Patch program click here.
Questions about the patch or patch program can be directed to Safari Club International Michigan Involvement Committee
Click on patch above to purchase today.
Turning Michigan’s Wild Game Into Meals For Families In Need
Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger (MSAH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates connections between hunters, wild game processors, and charities to supply nutritious venison, at no cost, to help support Michigan communities in need.
Since 1991, MSAH has worked to link successful hunters and generous processors with food banks and pantries across the state — turning Michigan’s wild game into meals for families who need it most.
MSAH receives no state funding and is 100% dependent on tax-deductible donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations who share our commitment to fighting hunger and supporting local communities.
FIRST FOR HUNTERS
Political Action Committee
Nobody here is a professional politician. We’re hunters. We spend our falls in the woods, we argue about stand placement, and we care deeply about making sure our kids and grandkids get to do the same thing.
That’s exactly why the Michigan PAC exists. The decisions that affect our seasons, our land access, and our wildlife are made by people in office — and those offices are either filled by people who get it, or people who don’t. We work to make sure the right people are in the right seats across Michigan, supporting candidates who understand conservation and will fight for it when it matters.
If that cause means something to you, we’d be grateful for your support. Every dollar goes toward keeping hunting voices at the table where decisions get made.
EVENTS
2026 3D Archery Shoot – August 19th
News & Updates
West Michigan Bowhunters Helped Support “Raised at Full Draw” Campers Again in 2024
For several years now West Michigan Bowhunters has supported the Raised at Full Draw camp by sponsoring campers and purchasing equipment. This year we sponsored four campers. Raised at Full Draw was founded with a goal to help reduce the rate at which hunters nationwide are declining. Their mission is to foster a deeper connection with nature and...
Donors & Sponsors Who Support Our Mission
DONORS
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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 >