- To foster, expand, perpetuate and educate the practice of bowhunting and conservation of Oklahoma's natural resources.
- To cooperate with and support federal and state agencies, which are insuring the propagation and preservation of game and it's natural habitat, and to propose or support legislation which will enhance the sport of bowhunting in Oklahoma.
- To conduct educational programs designed to acquaint the public and the archer with the safe and ethical use of the bow as an effective method of hunting legal game.
- To foster and perpetuate unity and the spirit of good fellowship among all bowhunters.
The members of the Bowhunting Council of Oklahoma consist of dedicated and ethical persons who have accepted the challenge of hunting with hand-held and hand-drawn bows and are dedicated to understanding wildlife and wildlife conservation. The Bowhunting Council of Oklahoma is a strong proponent of the International Bowhunter Education Program and it's volunteer instructors conduct the program on a statewide basis.