As the Traditional Bowhunters of Montana nears 20 years as the organization is currently structured and even longer if you look back to the days meeting during the MBA Banquet and planning longbow safaris, we felt it would be suitable to recognize the contributions made to the organization by some of our outstanding members. Traditional Bowhunters of Montana offer many different things to many different people. A lot of us look forward to the camaraderie of our annual gatherings while others look to us for leadership in promoting traditional archery and a high ethical standard. Our members are diverse and we all understand that in order to achieve our goals it takes all of us working together. Accordingly, we would like to introduce the Traditional Bowhunters of Montana Wall of Honor. The inaugural class consists of three members that have made outsized contributions to the organization. These individuals have committed their time to make this organization what it is today, providing leadership, fellowship and skills that define the Traditional Bowhunters of Montana. Each honoree will have their name permanently inscribed on a plaque to be displayed at all TBM events as well as a short bio on the website. Each honoree will be taking home an individual plaque commemorating the honor as well as a custom knife from Hammer Knives out of Havre, MT.

Inaugural Class of 2022

Mark Baker

It is fair to say that the TBM would not be where it is today without our first honoree. Mark Baker became the first President of the organization nearly 20 years ago under the condition that the organization become politically active. Now in 2022 we are a fully functioning 501 (c) 3, having worked diligently to defeat repeated attempts to force crossbows into our archery season as well as expanding to providing meaningful comment to FWP proposals that would affect traditional archery opportunity in Montana. It is fair to say that Mark Baker helped lay the groundwork for a strong 20 years of organizational success and we are looking forward to expanding on that success with his continued input.

Dick Robertson

There haven't been  many conversations in Montana about traditional hunting without this gentleman’s name coming up.  He has been incredibly generous throughout the years donating wisdom and bows to organizations such as ours.  If you shoot a traditional bow you have most likely heard the name Robertson Stykbow or you have hunted with one of his bows.  He has been a strong influence on the Traditional Community as a whole and we are very thankful for all that he has done. 

He was one of the founders of the Montana Bowhunters Association (MBA) as well as the TBM.

Bob Morgan

There is not likely anyone in this organization that could match the number of volunteer hours this man has given to the TBM community. He’s the first person to show up and last to leave, he’s always eager to teach young and old how to knap flint or carve their first selfbow, and you certainly won’t see him without a smile. 

He’ll likely be surrounded by a crowd, whether we’re in this banquet hall or at his campsite at the Summer Shoot A sincere thank you goes out to this man for his countless volunteer hours and expertly crafted donations.

Class of 2023

Steve Schindler

Very few people have been more involved in issues that define what we do in the fall with bow in hand than this man. He has served on the MBA and TBM boards for many years. He has served as president of this organization and served as vice president of the MBA. He has taught Bowhunters Education for years, helping craft the program at its inception. He has contributed to the dialog at hundreds of FWP meetings or any meeting that matters to outdoorsmen and women. He is not afraid to jump in his pickup and drive great distances to support other archery clubs' shoots, banquets, or any happenings with his brothers of the bow, and it’s always a great distance to anywhere from where he hangs his hat. He has sent thousands of emails keeping Bowhunters abreast of critical issues and detailed instructions on contacting commissioners and politicians to stave off their misguided attempts to change policy for the worse or get in line with our values. This fella is a killing machine having taken many deer, antelope, turkey with his stickbow, many elk have fallen by his bow and that includes five in the last five years. If you haven’t guessed who this extraordinary bow-hunting, access advocate, and all-around great human is, leave your contact info with Steve Schindler; he will keep you up and informed.

Dan Toelke

Dan has been building bows for 20 years and is a native of Ronan, MT. He’s passed that love of traditional bows to his son and grandkids and has been incredibly generous to the TBM. He continues to be charitable with his time, skills, and knowledge and supports TBM’s work year after year. He is a craftsman in the purest sense and loves seeing happy customers and more people shooting traditional bows.  He has built a world-renowned legacy as a bowyer, and we hope this Wall of Honor nomination adds to his recognition.