Bowfisher of the Year
A season-long race for bragging rights as the nation's top bowfisher.
Points all season long
The Bowfisher of the Year (BOTY) contest rewards consistency across the whole season. Points are earned from the BAA World Championship and from submitted fish records, so both the Worlds and every giant you stick can move you up the standings.
BOTY is open to every BAA member — Standard and Platinum alike. Join, submit your records, and every one you set adds to your season total.
Two paths to the top
The BAA Worlds
Compete in the BAA World Championship — your finish there translates into BOTY points toward the season total.
See this year's WorldsFish records
Submit qualifying fish as records. Records contribute points too — rewarding the bowfishers chasing giants year-round.
What each record is worth
Every record you set during the season adds to your division total. A record that's later beaten still counts — it was a record when you shot it.
The 2026 race
Top 10 bowfishers by record points, January 1st – December 31st. Tap a name to see their fish.