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Title: Eldora Iowa shoot
Post by: Lee Waltman on May 17, 2016, 12:06:00 PM
Just giving a shout out to all tradgang members. Little Crow is packing up the Tipi and going to the Eldora, Iowa shoot Memorial weekend. If any members can make it please stop by my camp and say hi.
Title: Re: Eldora Iowa shoot
Post by: NEB on May 17, 2016, 12:31:00 PM
Good luck to you Mr. Waltman; those are some fine looking bows you make.
Title: Re: Eldora Iowa shoot
Post by: on May 17, 2016, 01:30:00 PM
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on May 17, 2016, 02:01:00 PM
My boys and I will be there, heading over Friday afternoon to set up camp   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Eldora Iowa shoot
Post by: soap creek on May 17, 2016, 07:20:00 PM
I plan on being there. Its always a great time. I'll bring some quivers with me if any ones interested. Eldora (Pine Lake) is great place to hold a shoot. Look forward to meeting you there.
Title: Re: Eldora Iowa shoot
Post by: Lee Waltman on May 17, 2016, 08:34:00 PM
Sounds good soap creek see you there.
Title: Re: Eldora Iowa shoot
Post by: rocketman on May 19, 2016, 10:33:00 PM
I hope to make it!
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Post by: Holm-Made on May 21, 2016, 12:25:00 AM
The family is coming to camp.  Chad
Title: Re: Eldora Iowa shoot
Post by: BAK on May 21, 2016, 07:49:00 AM
Hope the rain holds off as the forecast looks pretty wet.
Title: Re: Eldora Iowa shoot
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on May 21, 2016, 10:14:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by BAK:
Hope the rain holds off as the forecast looks pretty wet.
Boy, I guess   :knothead:

 Well, we will be praying for dry weather!
  :pray:
Title: Re: Eldora Iowa shoot
Post by: dringge on May 21, 2016, 02:19:00 PM
I touched base with a couple of old bowhunting friends today Looks like Ill be going to the Eldora shoot.
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Post by: FAV 52 on May 22, 2016, 06:16:00 AM
Going to try and make it at least one day ; been absent to long ; always was a good shoot .
Title: Re: Eldora Iowa shoot
Post by: PICKNGRIN on May 22, 2016, 06:59:00 AM
Several of us from Sioux City will be there!  I have not been to this course for several years, but it was excellent the last time I was there!
Title: Re: Eldora Iowa shoot
Post by: beaunaro on May 24, 2016, 12:26:00 AM
Where can I find directions and info on the shoot?
Title: Re: Eldora Iowa shoot
Post by: soap creek on May 24, 2016, 06:51:00 AM
Go to iowatbs.com their home page has all the info. You can also check Pine Lake Archery Club.
Title: Re: Eldora Iowa shoot
Post by: John Sturtevant on May 24, 2016, 07:16:00 AM
Irv, you can also check Iowa Traditional Bowhunters Society on Facebook.

Hopefully this is our last location move. Good facility and nice course. We'll be setting up all day Friday... welcome to come in anytime.

In the rare event it rains on Memorial Day weekend, this location does have more sheltered area.

Hope to see you all there!
Title: Re: Eldora Iowa shoot
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on May 31, 2016, 05:33:00 PM
It was a great shoot, a little wet on Saturday but it didn't keep us from having fun....

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This little guy was along the trail, not very old as he didn't even twitch as we looked at him!

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The boys hooked up with Chad Holms boy Jacob from Holm-Made bows and they had a blast!!!

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Their favorite target was the Polar Bear Long Shot across the pond....

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Title: Re: Eldora Iowa shoot
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on May 31, 2016, 05:44:00 PM
Jacob was a supper kid ( raised in a good family ) and the boys are already planning for next year!!!

Kids Long Shot...

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Then we shot the corse again in the afternoon and guess who was still there?!?!?!

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Shifted around a bit but still holding tight after countless people walking only feet away from it......

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The boys would often start out at about 30 yards and work in from there till they could confirm that the target was either dead or they were out of arrows   :biglaugh:  

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It was a great couple of days with lots of    :archer2:
Title: Re: Eldora Iowa shoot
Post by: soap creek on May 31, 2016, 09:09:00 PM
Good job there Dad. Love seeing young people involved in Traditional archery. Also that pup is looking good.
Title: Re: Eldora Iowa shoot
Post by: PICKNGRIN on June 01, 2016, 06:33:00 AM
Ben,
Thanks for sharing the pics!  Saw you there with the beagle pup.  4 of us were there from Sioux City.  We were shooting Holm Made bows. The course was great.
Title: Re: Eldora Iowa shoot
Post by: Holm-Made on June 01, 2016, 10:17:00 PM
Thanks for the pictures Ben and the nice words.  The same can be said for you and your boys.  On the way home we commented that it would be nice if you lived closer as your boys share the same interests and values as our kids.  Best of luck on your upcoming bear hunt.

Nice seeing you and the boys, Rod.  Thanks,  Chad