MBRB?

[walleyecheeks]

I'm thinking about joining MBRB this year. I have already have completed the online Bowhunters course. I looked at there site but it doesn't anwser a couple quetions I have. 1. Are ground blinds allowed? If not can tree stands be left in place during the duration of the hunt? 2. I have a permanent leg injury. So will I be able to have a friend help me with set up and take down of a tree stand? I can do it myself but it would take twice as long. Which goes back to the 1st question about leaving stands in place. 3. Would a friend be able to help with removal of a deer from the woods. If I was able to harvest one.

[DonBo]

Every hunt is a bit different in the rules that need to be followed. Many require tree stand use. Most let you keep your stand in place.

You probably won't be able to bring a friend along to help you, but they will certainly let someone from that hunt help. Just make sure they are aware of your limitations before you show up for the hunt.

[Powerstroke]

Walleyecheeks - I can't speak officially for MBRB, but I have been a hunter for them for 7 of the last 8 years and I assist with coordination of one of the hunts.

Each hunt has different rules because the local entity sets the guidelines for the hunt, whether its a city, county of regional park system.

That being said, MBRB aims to be inclusive and is usually willing to accommodate those with physical limitations. Ground blinds have been allowed by exceptions as well as crossbows for those who have permits.

As far as help with stand hanging and animal harvest, each hunt has at least 1 coordinator who's main job is to make sure the hunters get the help they need to be successful. Coordinators work first, hunt second. Outside of the coordinators, it is always encouraged to help others. Its just like hunting with your buddies. Guys help eachother out and most are willing to help track and drag deer for everyone.

One thing that is never allowed is outside help. Only MBRB members drawn for that hunt are allowed to be at the hunt. Its an insurance and integrity issue. Even me as an MBRB member, I can't just show up to other hunts to help out. Only people with a permit for that hunt can be present. Everyone in the group knows this and that's why more people are willing to help each other out.

Id be happy to answer any more questions you have about MBRB.

[Powerstroke]

Oh yeah, and stands are generally left in place for a hunt period (2-4 days) but come down at the end of the hunt period.

[walleyecheeks]

Thanks Powerstroke and DonBo. Makes my decision a lot easier about joining.

[frogtosser]

What's MBRB and what do they do

[DonBo]

Metro Bowhunters Resource Base. They get bowhunters into metro area parks, greenspaces, etc. You need Bowhunter Ed and need to pass a shooting proficiency test.

You can do a search for MBRB for more info.