Buddy Graham was instrumental in establishing the first bowhunting seasons in N.C. and the regulations for bowhunting equipment that established the initial 45 pound minimum draw weight and the 7/8" broadhead width. He served as Chairman of a special committee that made these recommendations to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission in 1954.

He was "Target Governor" for the N.C. Field Archery Association, which was a forerunner of the NCBA.

He owned/operated Graham Archery in Salisbury for 38 years.

He passed away in 1989.

Buddy was inducted in 1994 at an NCBA Banquet in Salisbury, NC

Nominated By: Benny Wilhelm

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