Just curious, what's the legality around hosting a backyard 3D shoot?  It's a Free shoot, only accepting freewill donations.  Is it necessary for shooters to sign a waiver?  Lots of people say that waivers aren't worth the paper they're written on.  Just curious on your thoughts

Is your backyard in city limits? Prolly can't do it. Gotta think about errant arrows, how far will they go?
 A waiver MIGHT protect you if it was totally the shooter's or victims fault, but if you get a lawyer involved and you have something worth going after, all bets are off. Better to go to a public range.
My 2 cents.

We're outside city limits.  Sounds like a waiver would probably be a waste

Most conservation clubs  that hold shoots have you sign some kind of waiver, so there must be SOME benefit.

Isn't there some better level of protection if the shooters are members of a group rather than just a waiver? I don't know, I just recall hearing that at a 3D shoot once. Might be worth checking?

Sign a waiver,and put up a sign stating that you are not responsible for mishaps. Arrange your course cautious of wayward shots. Utilize backstops if able. Watch your yardages,and have a good time.  rat'

One club I belong to carries insurance and you have to sign a waiver. Some of the others don't.

I can get you the number of the guy who knows for sure.

Rob

If anything bad, anything at all, happened on your property. As property owner, you are liable. For example; one of the shooter missed the target and broke the neighbor's car window, you are liable.
One of the shooter trip and sprain his ankle, you are liable.

check with your home owners insurance agent and a local lawyer......

It would not be worth the potential headaches and lawsuits.  Living in today's society where someone sues because the coffee you serve is too hot is reason enough for me.