Rules and Regulations

Rules and Regulations


Our purpose is to promote, encourage and foster the sport of bowhunting; further bowhunter education; act as a political coordinator and liaison for the protection and advancement of bowhunting; — function as a clearinghouse for essential bowhunter information; and — adhere to the basic ideal of the unification of bowhunters.

The IBO Tournament Year begins upon the completion of one World Championship and runs to the completion of the next World Championship. Please review our 2024 Rules for both Tournaments and Field Archery below: