Since I sold my house and got rid of of all my "chores" I will now have some time to be able to travel to some trad shoots this year; never have been to a traditional shoot before so which one {ones} do you guys recommend?
Thank you...... :campfire:
I was told that Comptons is a must! I tried to go last year but just didn't come together!
Compton's.
Denton hill is a good one- lots of shooters and vendors.
...there are some Texas shoots you might want to consider since you're somewhat close...Chester (east Texas) and the Texas State Longbow Championship (just west of DFW) are both fun events.
Comptons for the family, Denton for fun with the guys.
Not that you can't do either at either shoot, but that's my justification for going to both.
Then there's always ATAR in WV for hanging out with my Southern friends.
Compton is a must in anyones book. McAllester Ok first weekend in August wouldn't be to far for you. Flat Rock north of Springfield Missouri is a great one. These are a few close to you.
Good luck have fun.
Denton Hill
Howard Hill Memorial in Alabama.
Can't find any current data Cloverdale, Indiana, but it's normally the third week of June I believe.
Denton Hill.
The Muzzy, Beginning of August, upstate NY. Great shoot and even better company.
Denton Hill AKA ETAR
Naw is skip denton and go to sawmill or better yet go to the hawkeye shoot in buffalo ny . Ive done them all .
There is Flatrock Stickbow Carnival by Sprinfield, MO about the 3rd weekend of May. The same weekend usually is the Jerry Pierce Memorial shoot in Mississppi.
Cloverdale is usually around the 2nd weekend in June, then Compton is usaully on Father's day weekend.
Some of the Texas ones are good and might be closer for you.
Compton is good, a smaller one but real good is Whittingham N.J..
If you get down to Florida in the next couple of weeks. TBOF shoot and state championships in Ocala FL. March 5 - 7.
Cloverdale is the second full weekend of June and then the following weekend is the Compton shoot. Some folks just go from Cloverdale on up to Compton and make a camping/shooting weeks vacation. There is no competition at Comptons, more of a traditional rendevous/fun shoot, with lots to see, buy and do. Great outing for kids with special seminars and activities geared for them.
Cloverdale is a competitive shoot and it is by far my favorite course, but I have never made it to the bigger eastern shoots.
IBO trad shoot is in July in Clarksville, TN and should be a good one if you are looking for the competitive shoots. Good luck and have fun! Mike
NCTAC in North Carolina. Here's the link.
http://thecta.org/NCTAC.html
The North American Longbow Safari is near the end of June in Libby, Montana. It's pretty laid back and a lot of fun.
ANY/ALL of them!...lol
Never been to a bad one.
TBOF in Silver Springs,Fl!
If your in the market for a bow, Denton Hill is the place to go. LOTS of bowyers and lots of folks selling used bows during the blanket sale.
Lots of people too so the courses can get a bit crowded.
The TX longbow is a great one i had a blast there last year even got third in my class came in behind Wingnut by a bunch but its a great group of guys
Also If you like Traditional Bowhunters of Texas is having their 17th Annual Hill Country Shootout which is 10th and the 11th of April 2010 in Vanderpool Texas. NW of San Antonio.
www.tbot.org (http://www.tbot.org)
Its set in the hill country, on the BugScuffle Ranch (2000 acres) :bigsmyl:
Come On down
Mike
howard hill is the nicest i have been to, but that is also the largest i have been to as well.
Denton Hill,, 8 courses , normaly over 100 vendors , and a bunch of great people!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I love the Flatrock shoot! I don't compete but have a great time anyway. I've been to Cloverdale and had a good time but didn't shoot the course.
God bless,Mudd
Howard Hill at Tanneyhil State Park, AL. Terry Harris puts this shoot together and does an awesome job. The range is super fun, plenty of vendors, great camping, and delicious food. It's usually the first weekend in June.
Jerry Pierce Memorial at Enid Lake, MS is a great shoot as well.
Dont know if you ever get out westcoast ,but the Gene Foster is a one of the best out here.It is at the Fresno Field Archers range in Dunlap Ca.I think it is in the first week of Nov.