The Purpose of the
Alberta Traditional Bowhunters Association 
shall be to... 

• Focus primarily on the promotion of hunting with traditional archery equipment.
  

• Promote and preserve the historic and cultural importance of the traditional bow and arrow and those individuals who have dedicated themselves to its purpose.
  

• That as a "member", you are committed to the support and fostering of ethical bowhunting across the globe in all places to hunt
  

• That as a member, you have selected traditional bow-hunting as a significant hunting interest.
  

• That as a member, you will act as an ambassador to all fellow hunters you meet in the field. You will treat everyone you meet in the field with respect, dignity and fairness.
  

• As a member you will respect the wildlife that we hunt in life and death.
  

• Create and promote opportunities for members to gather for the purpose of camaraderie, fellowship and learning.