Syracuse.com - Westchester County man takes over as new president of New York Bowhunters

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He is a captain in the New York City Fire Department.

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<p><strong>The following is a press release:</strong> </p>

<p>New York Bowhunters Inc (NYB) announces that Richard Kirschner has been named president of the organization. Outgoing president, Martin Seeley has relocated to North Carolina with his family due to a career change.</p>

<p>Kirschner has been a member of NYB for 20 years, having served as a County Representative, Region Representative, Board of Director and Vice President as well as serving on several committees; Membership, Communications, Camo to Camo (Wounded Warrior).</p>

<p>He has bowhunted for over thirty years, not only in New York but throughout many western states and Canada for a wide variety of big (and small) game. In addition to his vast bowhunting experience, Mr. Kirschner has an extensive background in target archery as well. A national certified archery instructor, Mr. Kirschner has coached a collegiate archery team and continues to instruct archery at the recreation level. He holds a degree in Sport’s Management and was selected to act as the archery coordinator for the World Police & Fire Games. </p>

<p>Professionally, Mr. Kirschner holds the rank of Captain in the New York City Fire Department. He lives in Westchester County with his wife, Debra. His grown children Melanie (an RN in a NICU) and Andrew (US Navy) have hunted with Mr. Kirschner since they were kids. “A youth hunt to us was simply me leaving my bow or firearm at home and making the hunt about them. It obviously worked as hunting continues to be a big part of our family life. I do believe in increasing opportunities for youth hunters and am proud that NYB has been a leader in its support of many programs which have succeeded in getting thousands of younger hunters into the woods.”</p>

<p>Regarding his philosophy of his new role as president of NYB, “I believe in promoting and preserving bowhunting. According to surveys conducted by the National Bowhunting Education Foundation, the primary reason new bowhunters enter the sport is for the increased challenge it provides and I will continue to represent that common view shared amongst the bowhunting community. I am proud to have helped NYB grow to be such a large and influential statewide hunting organization and I look forward to our continued expansion. I will bring the same commitment, passion and work ethic in representing the bowhunters of NY that I have done as a firefighter for the last 30 years.” </p>

<p><a href="http://www.newyorkbowhunters.com">For more information about New York Bowhunters Inc. visit the group's website</a> or call 585 905-0961. <br /></p>

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