Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!

fyrfyter43 · July 01, 2008, 04:33:00 PM

Black River sounds good to me.

Also, if anybody wants to shoot on July 27th, the free 3D range at Pequest will be open. It's only a couple miles from Pequest Valley Archery.

Here's the response I got from Keith when I asked about the range.

QuoteEric,

I apologize that the range was not open the last Sunday in May. With the combination of the lack of use, the hatchery now being closed on weekends and that date being in the middle of the holiday weekend, the range was not set up. The range was set up this past Sunday. I had a brand new howling coyote set up at the eighth station. When I picked up the range, there were still no holes in it. The range will definitely be set up on July 27. Depending upon the usage of the range will determine if the range will remain open each month or only around our bigger events like the Pequest Open House in the beginning of April and the Wildlife Heritage Festival in September. While the hatchery remains closed on weekends, the entrance for the 3-d range will be through the current archery range on Pequest Rd. The gate next to the back stops will be unlocked so you can drive to the beginning of the 3-d trail.

bentpole · July 01, 2008, 05:22:00 PM

Eric, let me check the calender . I would like to check out the range at Pequest "still no holes in it" Howling coyote WOOOOFAAAAA. We best put some holes in that bad boy!! Hey we can hit Hot Dog Johnnies or The Crossroads Diner AND PVA nice!

Recurve50 LBS · July 02, 2008, 11:48:00 AM

This might be a better place to go and have our BBQ with our Friends than Black River. 3-D course at Pequest or 3 hay bales at Black River. What do you guys think?

Jerry Jeffer · July 02, 2008, 05:09:00 PM

I'd rather do a 3-D range.

bentpole · July 02, 2008, 06:17:00 PM

Pequest,Pequest,Pequest,Pequest....Mark calendars JULY 27th. How's that sound Folks???

bentpole · July 02, 2008, 06:41:00 PM

27Th NG for me just realized. Oldest daughters B-Day is the July 26, Wifies Aunt and cousin flying in on the 27th from Arizona. Wifies making a party for them on that day. NUTZ!

imskippy · July 02, 2008, 07:38:00 PM

Yeah me too I'll be on vacation coming home that day. Skippy

Recurve50 LBS · July 02, 2008, 11:36:00 PM

I can make the 27th. I'll be on vacation that week. My son might not be able to make it. Having problems with the ex wife. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
Thank you.

SteveD · July 03, 2008, 05:05:00 AM

July 27 is a bad weekend for me i will be at Denton Hill. I know Pete and the gang will be there also.

fyrfyter43 · July 03, 2008, 05:08:00 AM

Larry, hope everything works out for you. If you need anything, let me know. Been there, done that.

For anybody that can make it on the 27th, I'll be there. I believe Lee will be with me, and Sal said he'd ride up with me. The range opens at 10:00.

Jerry Jeffer · July 03, 2008, 07:58:00 AM

Sounds like a cheaper alternative to Denton. I gotta save for my new bow.

Recurve50 LBS · July 03, 2008, 02:24:00 PM

ttt

bentpole · July 03, 2008, 04:16:00 PM

Came home from work had a message on my machine from Bob Olsen NJ Dept of Fish Game and Wildlife. They do not reserve the archery ranges. He said if you plan a group thing your probably better off at Flatbrook/Roy not too many people use that range. He also said he has to check into a Special Use Permit with his Supervisor because I had said we would like to maybe BBQ etc, etc. Usually there is no picnicing allowed at the Archery Ranges. He is supposed to get back to me again.We are dealing with NJFGW so I guess we have to be patient.

**DONOTDELETE** · July 03, 2008, 04:20:00 PM

let me know when? Eric, tell lee to bring his bow and we can also work on it.

Deadbolt · July 03, 2008, 06:54:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Jerry Jeffer:
Sounds like a cheaper alternative to Denton. I gotta save for my new bow.

I love ya guys to death but i dont think a day in jersey can replace a weekend of shooting and vendors at denton LOL.

like steve said myself and the gang will be at denton! have a burger for me ill let some arras loose for you guys!

pdk25 · July 07, 2008, 03:17:00 PM

ttt

Jerry Jeffer · July 07, 2008, 03:48:00 PM

Tom (deadbolt) I would rather be at Denton, but like I mentioned There is a big bow payment coming up. Unless I get enough baskets quivers made and hopefully sold to cover the trip to Denton.

pdk25 · July 07, 2008, 09:17:00 PM

Do you have a set date yet? 26th or 27th? Set location? I have to work until about noon on that saturday, so I won't be making the trip to denton hill. Would probably be up for some shooting on Sunday if everything works out. Personally I'm more interested in getting together and shooting or stumping than a barbecue, but that's just me. We could always grab some grub somewhere and B.S. before or after. When you guys decide on a location and time, let me know.

fyrfyter43 · July 08, 2008, 08:54:00 AM

Pat, I'll definitely be at the Pequest 3D range on the 27th, and it sounds like at least a few others will be there.

From talking to Keith with Hunter Ed., it sounds like they're considering not opening the range much longer if they don't start seeing some use.

I emailed Keith offering to help with setup...he said that he might take me up on the offer in August. So it sounds like we will also be able to shoot there again in August (the 24th, I believe).

bentpole · July 08, 2008, 03:44:00 PM

Eric, you best take over. I won't be available that Sunday. Family matters. I leave that Monday for vacation.... New Mexico. For a week . Maybe we can also do the last Sunday in August as well. That would be a good gear up for the Early Bow Season in Jersey. HEC GUYS lets make sure we start using this range before the State pulls it! We could make it a monthly thing for whoever wants to meet up and launch a few.