Blackhawk Field Archers (IL) Trad Shoot

Bob@Ace · August 03, 2016, 04:10:00 PM

Blackhawk Field Archers in Shirland, IL (near Rockford) will host it's 24th annual Traditional shoot August 20 & 21. It's a good one - the club was established in 1946 - this is the 70th anniversary! Great people, good food, camping, vendors and home made targets! We'll be there - hope to see you. Here is a link to their website with all the info.
http://blackhawkfieldarchers.com/

Bob & Jan

longbow fanatic 1 · August 03, 2016, 04:26:00 PM

See you guys there!

TealCoin · August 03, 2016, 04:29:00 PM

Same weekend as the R100... Time to flip a coin I suppose. Haven't been to either of the shoots before. Thanks for posting Bob.

Jerry Gille · August 03, 2016, 05:25:00 PM

This is a great shoot with a fantastic bunch of people involved.

TealCoin · August 04, 2016, 08:42:00 AM

After a little research, I am leaning towards the Blackhawk Field Archers Shoot. Guessing that a little smaller crowd and camping are going to outweigh the idea of large/odd targets the r100 supplies.

Time to get some arrows ready!

I noticed on the website they said plenty of camping. Anyone know if you must pre-register for a primitive spot?

Thanks

longbow fanatic 1 · August 04, 2016, 08:48:00 AM

Blaine, I've never camped there before so I can't answer you question on pre-registration. What I can tell you is that Bob, Jan and all the club members are easy going and friendly. That said, I think you'll be fine rolling in, setting up and paying them when they arrive.

BTW: Do you have anyone to shoot with?

TealCoin · August 04, 2016, 10:52:00 AM

Thanks for the info Dennis.

I do not have anyone to shoot with. Going to be "get out of the house" trip for me!

Bob@Ace · August 04, 2016, 02:42:00 PM

Blaine - you do not have to pre-register for primitive camping. Just show up and pick a spot. Hope we see you there.

TealCoin · August 05, 2016, 09:26:00 AM

Thanks Bob. See you there!

beaunaro · August 05, 2016, 12:41:00 PM

Excellent shoot.

Dennis introduced me to it some years ago.He will be a good challenge to shoot against.

Friendly folks, and a great course.

Good lunch for sale too.

I would be there were it not for shoulder surgery.

Buy some Great Ace products! and have fun.

longbow fanatic 1 · August 05, 2016, 01:51:00 PM

I miss having you in my 3-d crew this year, Irv! Heal up soon, so you can get back on the course together.

Bob@Ace · August 08, 2016, 10:39:00 AM

ttt

TealCoin · August 15, 2016, 10:26:00 PM

Bob-

Just curious about rolling in Friday night... Any issue with that? My father said he'd like to join so I'm a 30 year old waiting for a Christmas like morning to be out of doors with Dad and our bows.

Thanks in advance.

Bob@Ace · August 16, 2016, 11:59:00 AM

Blaine - shouldn't be a problem arriving on Friday night - usually a few early arrivals. We will be rolling in during late afternoon to set up our booth. Will see you there.

TealCoin · August 16, 2016, 12:34:00 PM

Sounds great Bob-

Thank you for all the answers. Really looking forward to the weekend!