INDIANA sPORTMEN'S ROUNDTABLE

Click here to download the Indiana Sportmen's Roundtable membership form.

ISR has been the primary lobbying organization for hunters, anglers, and other outdoor enthusiasts for many years. 

Until now, IWF and ISR were separate entities.  In order to preserve ISR and strengthen the political position of Indiana's sportsmen and women, these two organizations have joined hands.  ISR will continue as a separate organization, but IWF will administer it.

IWF wants ISR to remain a very strong hook and bullet organization focusing especially on hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation.  ISR will continue to be the loudest voice lobbying on behalf of Indiana sportsmen and women. 

Learn more:

Board of Directors

Membership
By-laws
Membership Meeting minutes (4/17/10)
Latest Roundtable Roundup (May 2010; includes upcoming events, recent conservation news, and action items. Join ISR to receive it by email.)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Our well-seasoned Board of Directors will lead the group.  They include:

Gene Hopkins: Gene has been the backbone of the Indiana Bowhunter's Association for many years and has spent hundreds of hours lobbying on its behalf.  Obviously, he enjoys bow hunting and has traveled extensively to hunt.  Gene will serve as the new chairperson of ISR's Board of Directors.

Bud Dennemann: A longtime member of the National Wild Turkey Federation and well-known among Indiana turkey hunters, Bud has served on numerous NWTF boards Indiana.  Bud is also an Indiana Hunter Education Instructor and an avid fisherman.

Doug McPherson: As the owner/manager of The Outdoorsman Sport Shop in Greenwood, hunting and fishing is Doug's business and passion.  The Outdoorsman Sport Shop works closely with Indiana Hunter Education and promotes hunting and fishing activities.

Greg Seketa: One of the founding members of ISR, Greg has supplied ISR with free legal counsel for many years.

Eric Simpson: The past owner of Royal River Fly Shop in Inianapolis, Eric remains a dedicated fly fisherman and conservationist.  He has helped with a number of Hoosier conservation projects including the acquisition of Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area.

John Goss: Currently the Executive Director of the Indiana Wildlife Federation and previously the Director of the Department of Natural Resource, John is no stranger to Indiana's legislators or politics.  John has spent many hours lobbying on behalf of Indiana's outdoors enthusiasts.  When time permits, John enjoys fishing, kayaking, and rowing.

Kyle Hupfer: Also a past DNR Director, Kyle has many valuable connections with the Indiana legislature.  His passion for bow and gun hunting, as well as his talents as an attorney, are valuable assets to ISR.  Kyle will serve as a board member and/or as an advisor to the group.

ISR's Board represents one of the most experienced and prestigious groups ever assembled to lobby for Indiana's hunting and fishing communities.  This team has a long legacy in two mandatory areas of expertise: outdoor sports and Indiana politics.

MEMBERSHIP

ISR intends to build a large membership base, keep those members informed of issues that concern them, and present their views to the Indiana legislature and DNR.

All conservation organizations are invited to join the Indiana Sportsmen's Roundtable and the Indiana Wildlife Federation for 2010.  We will hold at least three meetings each year for all ISR member groups to discuss DNR policy and conservation legislation.

Unfortunately, an aggressively lobbying organization needs economic support.  ISR will involve as many groups as possible and try to operate frugally, but ISR will require funding.  Below you will find a payment schedule for ISR membership, which works on a sliding scale depending on the size of an organization.

One membership fee covers membership dues for both the Indiana Sportmen's Roundtable and the Indiana Wildlife Federation for 2010:

Additional contributions are welcome, and any group that contributes $1000 or more will be considered a lobbying partner regularly consulted on conservation legislation.

Mail registration payments, as well as the name and address of your organization, and phone numbers and email addresses of two contact people, to:

Indiana Sportsmen's Roundtable

4715 W. 106th Street

Zionsville, IN 46135