The Bowfishing Association of America preserves, protects, and educates on the sport — the organized voice standing up for bowfishers in all 50 states since 1990.
The BAA was incorporated in 1990 to manage bowfishing tournaments across the United States. Today our mission is broader — we work alongside biologists and natural-resource departments to control invasive and non-game fish populations.
The sport is constantly under attack. We're the organized voice that keeps the water open for everyone who picks up a bow.
Add your voice to a stronger sport. Members get voting rights, record submissions, and Worlds access.
Join now →Stick a giant? Submit your fish and claim your place in the national bowfishing record books.
View records →Know before you go. Free, app-based maps of identified Red Zones nationwide — powered by Sector.
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Bowfishing's premier national tournament — the best teams in the country, one unforgettable night on the water. Active members get voting privileges and access to shoot the Worlds.
Championship details →The 2026 race, scored live from the national record books. Every BAA member is in the running.
The sport of bowfishing is constantly under attack. Any organization is only as strong as its member base — add your voice today and help us protect bowfishing for the next generation.
These partners make the BAA's work possible — helping us run tournaments, protect the sport, and grow bowfishing for everyone across the country.
Real fish, real bowfishers — a look at recent entries in the national record books.