GRAYLING MICHIGAN DIAPPOINTMENT FOR TRADITIONAL !!!!!

luv2bowhunt · June 30, 2010, 11:19:00 PM

Was going to post.. but looks like it has all been said!

This is by far my favorite SHOOT of the year

Comptons for shopping, MTB for shooting and comraderie :D

flightmedic · July 01, 2010, 10:06:00 AM

its all abnout the fun anyways, i have been to compton 5 yrs running, and ski denton 4 yrs . never been to the mtb shoot, but i am betting its as much fun or better than most, going to put that on my to do list next year, and the price, WOW thats cheap. try pricing out the ski denton shooting fees, for family of 5, well over the cost of mtb shoot, sounds like your missing the boat on this one for quality.

Ray Lyon · July 01, 2010, 10:13:00 AM

Hey Steve O., we're about to be overrun with 100,000 tourists in Traverse City this weekend for the National Cherry Festival and Blue Angels air show and you're trying to send us more?!

Yes, this part of the state is beautiful, lot's of campgrounds, lakes and rivers and I'll bet non-archery family members would love the fill in time between weekends.

gregg dudley · July 01, 2010, 11:19:00 AM

Hey..In case you haven't heard...our Florida shoot stinks almost this bad!

Come see us next month!

Todweelz · July 01, 2010, 01:03:00 PM

Gregg, I've shot the Florida trad shoot up in Ocala area, was there spring shoot, very nice shoot, Grayling pretty similar, not as competitive, but just as laid back!

fido dog · July 01, 2010, 01:38:00 PM

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/Jamboree%202010/P6260705.jpg

Looks like a great time Steve! Gotta love that kids JV Outback!

jon boy · July 01, 2010, 08:30:00 PM

I missed the shoot this year do to a death in the family, but I have been going to the MTB shoot for many years and it has always been fun. The 3D and 2D course and the people are great, but to each his own.

Breakfast Boy · July 01, 2010, 08:44:00 PM

Heck, just being in Grayling would have been good enough for me! Been wanting to get up there and just visit the area for years.

gregg dudley · July 01, 2010, 09:10:00 PM

Todweelz, thanks! Look me up next time you are in the area!

The Great Jashu · July 02, 2010, 05:36:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Breakfast Boy:
Heck, just being in Grayling would have been good enough for me! Been wanting to get up there and just visit the area for years.

Exactly! Just being in Grayling is worth it. I wouldnt miss this for anything.

Hookeye · July 02, 2010, 07:54:00 AM

Haven't been to either but the older I get the more I want a relaxing shoot.

I don't mind waiting to flip an arrow, but the long waits at local IBO shoots is irritating. Nationals? Forget that.

I want a bit of a rythm to the shoot, and to be able to bail for a few minutes if I want, hang out and blab between targets with folks.

Don't want to run a course fast, but don't want to plod, just an easy pace that allows for good focus and good times.

Sounds like the MTB is about perfect.

Archer 1 · July 02, 2010, 08:55:00 AM

I've went to this shoot for years, and years, and it's always been a great time. I planed on it this year to, but things came up and I had to miss it for the first time in years. I'll make it next year one way or another.
You can't beat the camping, it's the best of any shoot i've been to.

WESTBROOK · July 02, 2010, 03:53:00 PM

A few snapshots of my dismal day, beautifull country, great weather and happy kids...nope dont understand why anyone would ant to go.

Eric

MYSTIKBOW · July 02, 2010, 08:08:00 PM

MAN, I wanna go to THIS shoot! My wife and I have been going to Denton for years and YES enjoying it but, it has been getting busier and busier and more cramped the last couple of years. My wife was just asking me when we were going to start going to other shoots/rendezvous now that the kids are all grown. Looks like next years vacation will be spent in MI. !! What a great looking place to spend time quietly camping and shooting!

Jon Stewart · July 02, 2010, 08:25:00 PM

Grayling is a great little town with a ton of Archery History. If you get a chance go to the Bears Den Pizzaria. Their place mats contains Fred Bears life history and the place is chuck full of Bear Archery bows and other products. It's a mini Bear Museum.

Bonebuster · July 02, 2010, 08:47:00 PM

I want a re-do so I can come!!!

It`s not summer without the Jamboree!!!

Ron+dog · July 02, 2010, 09:32:00 PM

longbowsfox :
id say youve been over ruled sorry you had such a bad time
TRY HARDER !!!

The Great Jashu · July 03, 2010, 10:59:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Jon Stewart:
Grayling is a great little town with a ton of Archery History. If you get a chance go to the Bears Den Pizzaria. Their place mats contains Fred Bears life history and the place is chuck full of Bear Archery bows and other products. It's a mini Bear Museum.

And.. The Lone Pine restaurant is still there too. Fred would would eat breakfast there most days. There are a number of Bear artifacts in that place too. I ate lunch there the other day. The lady that waited on us worked at "The Archery" as it was known in town then. Great place and great people. Grayling is one of my favorite places. My wife and I were married there and our sons middle name is Grayling. This place was the "Archery capital of the world" in its day. You can feel the history in the air. For you guys coming from out of state, bring your flyods and fish the Au Sable River. Its blue ribbon Trout stream, and Freds ashes are scattered along its banks of the Mason Tract according to Dick Lattimer.

tomwatson · May 21, 2011, 03:02:00 PM

Just a reminder to all those who posted that would like to go the MTB Jamboree this year. The dates are June 25th and 26th. As always FREE camping, and a chance to shoot in Fred Bear's old stomping grounds at Bear Mountain. More info is located on our web-site at:http://www.michigantraditionalbow.com/jamboree.shtml . Hope to see everyone there.

Tom

owlbait · May 21, 2011, 04:47:00 PM

And the shooting fees this year are?