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March 2008

Newsletter

Ed Friend

Practice Range

1st Long Shot of the day

Long Shot Competition

Practice Range

Archery - Beginning (June 10 & 17, 2008)

Designed for the beginning archer with little or no previous archery experience. Students will be introduced to properly shooting the compound bow, determining eye dominance and the proper selection of arrows. Instruction will focus on fundamental techniques of archery and will include a briefing on range safety requirements, procedures and equipment prior to shooting. Wear tight fitting clothing and closed toe shoes. A signed liability waiver is required.    Hours: 3.00

  Location: KSU Ctr 350  

Follow the link to register at KSU:

https://reg.coned.kennesaw.edu/wconnect/wc.dll?acecode~CourseStatus~084SHRC1051A

Archery - Intermediate (June 12 & 19, 2008)

Intermediate course will review the basics, practice shooting the bow, participate in some fun competition and cover more advanced archery setup, introduction to 3-D archery and how to take it to the next level. Wear tight fitting clothing and closed toe shoes. A signed liability waiver is required.     Hours: 3.00

  Location: KSU Ctr 350  

Thank You All!

We appreciate the cooperation and assistance that was given to help make the Floyd County Wildlife Association Archery Tournament a success!

The scores are now complete with paybacks verified (web site is posted). Our Money Classes are based on a 60% payback with a minimum of three (3) participants. You may pick up your award at the FCWA Store next time you are near.

We tried to have a different set-up with one of the IBO Ranges but discovered that we were to close to the Rifle Range. However we will leave the range set-up following the tournament for follow-up fun shoots – FCWA Members ($10) only with guests ($15). Guests (must be accompanied by a FCWA member).

We will be moving the range for our next tournament.

The Results Of The Long Shot Competition:

(Rules were the target was 80 to 100 yards and

at $5 per chance you had 3 arrows to hit the Bulls Eye for 60% of the $$ pot)

We had a good percentage of people try the Long Shot. It was tough and most of us felt good if we just hit the bag target let alone if we could find our arrows if we missed. Later in the day, John Worsham of Pine Ridge Outdoors gave it a try.

His first shot hit the top of the bag target; the next shot hit at the bottom of the bag target; He then turned to me and said "it's 85 yards isn't it?". With that he shot the 3rd arrow and just barely missed the Bulls Eye ( a Red Clay Pigeon in the center of the bag target). (It was actually 85.5 yards according to my range finder John!)

John now bought a second chance for three more shots. Now bear in mind that the wind was gusting but the general conditions were good. John then made one final adjustment to his sight, stood calmly taking careful aim and released the 4th arrow. We all stood watching the arrow sail to the target getting closer and closer then Breaking the Clay Pigeon!  AMAZING!

We all applauded the skill and excellent exhibition on how to shoot at the Long Distance Shot. He turned to me once again and said "Don't I have two more shots?" With that we put another Clay Pigeon on the target. John taking careful aim and releasing the arrow again broke the 2nd target. Two shots in a row breaking the target!!

What an awesome demonstration!

John, we take our Muzzy Hats Off To You and

Wish You every Success in the remainder of the 3-D Season!

We want you to look forward in joining us again  and there after until the end of the 3-D season in August.

Please let us know how we can be of service to you!

Our Mission is “Helping People Enjoy The Outdoors”

Photos from Sunday

Registration

Shooting The Alligator

The Standing Bear

Requirements for the AHC Class which aren’t in the ASA reference chart.

Advanced Hunter Class (AHC)
A compound, recurve, or longbow with or without sights, may be shot with release aid, finger tab, glove or bare fingers. If a sight is used it will have no more than four (4) fixed or crosshair style pins. Circle pins allowed if all circles are the same size. Arrows must have screw in style points and a minimum of three (3) 4” vanes or feathers, dyna vanes or similar are allowed. Only one (1) single stabilizer being less than twelve (12) inches in length from the nearest point of attachment is allowed. A maximum of eighty (80) pounds of peak weight is allowed and will be shot from the Red Stake with a maximum of approximately 40 yards.

MALE BOWHUNTER OPEN (MBO)

A compound bow, recurve or long bow with a moveable sight, scope or laser sight. Any type of release aid, glove, finger tab or bare fingers may be used. Must be shot from the (FCWA = Blue) Orange Stake with a maximum of approximately 50 yards.