Folks, the 9th and the "FINAL" Pre-Spring Arrow Fling, hosted by the "American Traditional Archer", will be at Tannehill Historical State Park in McCalla, AL, February 23rd, 24th & 25th, 2018. I'd like to thank ALL that have helped and supported me over the last 8 years.
This event has also helped me to raise and donate over $42,000.00 to the local Boy Scout Camp that sits adjacent to the Park. Of course without the generous donations from many outstanding bowyers, archery companies, Vendors, and many others, all I'll get to later, it would've been nearly impossible to raise that much money.
I'll keep posting more and more information concerning this event along the way.
Thanks
Terry Harris
sorry to see it end, it has been an excellent shoot and have had a great time every time, my hat is off to you and all who helped put it on, will see you there, thanks, big john
Terry,
Thanks for the years of hard work and excellent event. While I grew up in the Birmingham area, life took me to New Hampshire. Still, my wife and I managed to work some of my parents visits so we could attend. Thanks again. Todd
It is sad to see it go, Thank you for doing it as long as you did
Thanks for the kind words guys.
Folks, being that this will be my last Pre-Spring Arrow Fling, and as most of you know I use this event to help raise money for the Boy Scout Camp that sits adjacent to the Park, I'm looking for any of you that would like to donate something to help me make this the largest fund raiser yet.
So far, over the years, I've donated over $42,000.00 to this camp.
Terry Harris
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Terry, I just want to take a minute and tell you thank you for all your hard work over the years. My family and I have enjoyed your shoots so much, they have been our yearly vacation for the past several years. We have made lifelong friends by attending your shoots, we have made friends that have turned into family. I can't even explain how many life's you have touched through the Howard Hill Classic and the Spring Fling. I have enjoyed preaching on Sunday morning at the shoots. I have seen God work in people's lives over and over through the Sunday morning devotion. My life being at the top of the list. You and Mrs. Rhonda have been a huge asset to the traditional archery community. Thank you for all that y'all have done. God bless, we will surly be attending the last shoot.
Thank you for the kind words Matt. I'm hoping lots of folks come to this event for it's last time.
Terry Harris
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Thanks Tony
These photos are of Tannehill State Park entrance, the Grist Mill as you cross the bridge into Farley Field and the Tannehill General Store, where you sign up to camp and get some grub, snacks, ice, etc.
Terry Harris
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Thanks Tony,
What we have here is the entrance into Tannehill State Park, one of the Park Employees the point you in the right directions in the Park. You'll also pay to come in the Park (if you're not camping), but once you pay you'll get with me to get a Park Pass, so you can go in & out of the Park.
There's also the Sweep Shop, for ice cream and great shakes (really better when it's hot outside).
Terry Harris
Hate to see the Pre Spring Fling coming to an end. What about the HH Classic? What can we do to keep it going? I'm in Slidell, Louisiana so distance is a problem for me to lend a hand. What else might any of us (me) do?
Big shoes to fill to keep this going. Terry you've served the trad community well. Thanks for the years of hard work. You've contributed greatly to scouting but perhaps more so to us. You will be dearly missed and Tannehill wont be the same. :clapper:
Terry, you are on my list. I will see you in February.
Thanks for the kind words, Howard.
Bill, we'd love to see ya here. I'm also going to the Kalamazoo Expo in January 2018, to display the signature bow (just in case you go to that).
Terry Harris
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Thanks Tony,
Here's a few photos, a couple of the rental cabins, a very small part of the trails I use for target set-up, and the furnace that was actually used in the War Between the States.
Terry Harris
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Thank you so much Tony.
Here's some more Tannehill State Park photos.
In case you hate missing your Sunday services, you are most welcome at Tannehill's little church.
Don't forget to visit the Alabama Iron & Steel Museum at the Park.
Also, don't forget to see if the Blacksmith's forge is up and going.
Terry Harris
Folks, I know we're still approximately 3 1/2 months away, but it'll be here before you know it. Start making plans to help me make my last Pre-Spring Arrow Fling THE GREATEST!!!
Terry Harris
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Folks, here are a few Vendors that have made before and some still make it to the Pre-Spring Arrow Fling.
Steve Turay, Northern Mist Longbows ~ Tony Kinton, Primitive Archer Magazine ~ Big Jim ~ Neil Byce, Bear Archery ~ Mike Yancy, Pine Hollow Longbow ~ Teresa Asbell, Asbell Wool
Thank You! Terry. For all you have done for Archery and Boy Scouts! It's been great.
Murray and Robin
Thank you for those kind words MJ
Terry Harris
What about the Howard Hill classic in June? Will it continue?
Sam,
Terry has announced that 2018 is the last year for both.
Guys, there will be some OUTSTANDING NEWS, for 2019, concerning the Howard Hill Classic, Pre-Spring Arrow Fling, and the possibility of some else that may be coming.
Ya gotta wait for it, LOL
Terry Harris
Man, I sure hope it doesn't end. It is a great shoot. Terry, looking forward to that good news.
Sam, if what I think will take place, everyone will be happy. I'm pretty excited about the prospects of what could be, myself.
Terry Harris
Folks, less than two months away for my last Pre-Spring Arrow Fling.
BUT, in 2019 there may be some great news coming for the same weekend, last three day weekend in February, be watching.
Terry Harris
Got some good news for those that don't want the PRE-SPRING ARROW FLING to end.
The Buck Hollow Bowhunters will be hosting the "Buck Hollow Bowhunters Pre-Spring Arrow Fling" the last weekend in February 2019.
There will be much more information in the future about this event, but this event will keep going, VERY EXCITING!!!
Terry Harris
:clapper: We're sure you pulled a lot of strings, no pun intended, to secure a future for this event. Have a blessed new year Terry!
Great news Terry!
Again appreciate all you, your wife and the crew of supporters that assisted you over the year!
Top notch in every way!
i am thrilled that the Tradition will continue I have sorta grown along with these two great events and have had many great times at both!!!and thanks Terry and crew for all the past great times!!! :notworthy: :clapper: :clapper:
Thanks Howard, Gerald & John, I have no doubt that the Buck Hollow group will do their best to put on an outstanding event.
Terry Harris
I'll try and start posting a few Vendors folks. Here are a few I feel certain will be here.
Bear Archery ~ Big Jim's Bow Co. ~ Northern Mist Longbows ~ Black Widow Bow Co. ~ Asbell Wool ~ Cumshaw Archery ~ JP Enterprises ~ Longbow Jerky ~ Ken Thompson Traditional Archery ~ Tom Rowan Traditional Archery ~ Rock Pile Farms ~ TWArrows ~ Art by Broughton, and I'm sure others will follow.
Terry Harris
Just a little over six weeks away folks.
Terry Harris
Added a couple more Vendors folks.
Terry Harris
Let's add Navajo Bows to the growing list of Vendors.
Terry Harris
TWENTY TWO DAYS AWAY FOLKS!!!
Terry Harris
TWENTY DAYS AWAY !!!
With this being my last Pre-Spring Arrow Fling, if any of you out there would like to donate something you may have to be auctioned off for the Boy Scout Camp I've bee supporting for years, please let me know.
Terry Harris
EIGHTEEN DAYS AWAY FOLKS!!!
Terry Harris
Hi everyone, unfortunately Johnny Stelly won't be able to be here at the Pre Spring Arrow Fling. As you know, Johnny prepares our chili for our free Saturday night supper.
There will be a food Vendor here, however, and you can get lunches as well as supper on both Friday and Saturday night at reasonable prices.
I plan on some great auctions for the Boy Scout Camp, Saturday before supper. Somewhere around 5;00 PM.
Terry Harris
On Saturday, at approximately 1 PM, right after lunch, I'm planning on having a card raffle for a Black Widow Bow. I might have another card raffle on another bow at around 3 PM. One of those bows could be either a Northern Mist Longbow, Bear Archery Bow, Big Jim Longbow or a DAS Bow from 3Rivers Archery.
At 4 PM, I think there will be a Trade Blanket at the registration area.
Then at 5 PM, I plan on auctioning SEVERAL outstanding packages. These raffles as well as the auctions are to raise money for the local Boy Scout Camp, I also use to place some of my targets.
Terry Harris
SIX DAYS AWAY FOLKS!!!
Terry Harris
FIVE!!!
Terry Harris
FOUR DAYS TO GO!!!
Terry Harris
Looks like a really neat place wish I was able to attend!
weather looks great I am headed south on Thursday see ya'll there
gm.
I sure wish I could make it !
Steve. I wish you could also. It is a very fun shoot. Actually it's my favorite!!
DOWN TO TWO DAYS FOLKS!!!
Terry Harris
TOMORROW'S THE DAY FOLKS!!!
Terry Harris
I will be heading down Saturday! Last year was my first year and cant wait to do it again!
Zach,
Look for two older guys (although Tommy looks old enough to be my Dad, LOL) we will be camped up on the hill across the creek opposite the vendors side.
You can find us easily we will be the two having the most fun, and I go by Supreme Leader and Captain of the F.R.O.G Team :biglaugh: .
Real men sleep along side the creek and let the tent entrance face uphill :laughing:
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Zach,
Look for two older guys (although Tommy looks old enough to be my Dad, LOL) we will be camped up on the hill across the creek opposite the vendors side.
You can find us easily we will be the two having the most fun, and I go by Supreme Leader and Captain of the F.R.O.G Team :biglaugh: .
I'll be sure to look you up!
Pay Scout (Possum) no mind Zach he is alway in a derelict mood!
TODAY'S THE DAY FOLKS, LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE HERE!!!
Terry Harris
woke up to head down yesterday mornin but had come down with the crud :( ,hate i couldn't make it.was really looking forward to it. dang it!i'll try to be at the Howard Hill Classic for sure
It was a great event yet again! We had a party of 8 come down this year and everyone enjoyed it.
Yep, a good time for sure, left a little early due to rain on Sunday but memories were made!
Absolutely wondeful. I hate this was the last spring fling shoot in Alabama.
Terry Harris has done a great job. Thank You Sir.
Could only make it Saturday, too busy to make the rounds while I was there, but still had a great time. Heard a rumor about the Howard Hill...anyone else hear anything?
Well Chad, the Howard Hill Southeastern Classic will continue as the 'HOWARD HILL CLASSIC" in 2019 and there ARE some outstanding surprises coming, STAY TUNED my friend.
Terry Harris
Great news--thanks for the update!