Colorado Traditional Bow Raffle

[Stix]

#7578

Colorado Backcountry Hunters and Anglers will be raffling a traditional bow during a drawing from anyone who joins the BHA at the Colorado Traditional Archers Society High Country Shoot on June 21-23 2013. One lucky winner will be drawn from newly joining members who have signed up at the event. Pics of the bows and info on the shoot are at the following website:

http://www.backcountryhunters.org/index.php/state-chapters/colorado-bha/co-news/448-colorado-bha-at-the-traditional-archers-high-country-shoot

[David Petersen]

#63474

Thanks for this info, Steve. I’m surprised I haven’t seen this notice in one of CO BHA’s weekly member updates. I’ll be sure they are aware of it and get the word out to all state members. I wasn’t able to track down any more info on the gifting bowyer, Daniel Becker. If he has a website that you can point us to, that would help. What a generous thing for him to do!

Also, I’m sure lots of folks here would be curious to know if you can sign up with BHA and get in the draw for this bow without being at the shoot? Or is this strictly for shoot attendees?

I’ve been to that shoot only once, and it was hot and buggy and if you didn’t get there early, hard to find a place to pitch your tent within easy walking distance of the action. That said, there was nothing else negative about it. It was amazing fun! I’m not sure a person could manage to shoot all the roving 3d courses and get into all the events in the time available … it’s that big a shoot. And my gosh, the location! You’re walking on elk droppings all the time in this pristine aspen forest and elk meadow area. At that time, several years ago, there weren’t enough vendors to keep you busy for long … it’s not about selling but all about shooting and a family event. I got stuck on the 70-yard and longer targets, though the gigantic launch of hundreds of flight arrows, a la Crece, is an experience every archer should enjoy at some point in his/her career.

Gee, I’m about to talk myself into going again this year, though gas prices are obscenely high. Maybe I could hitch-hike. Thanks again, Dave

[Stix]

#64111

I believe that the bow raffle will be for shoot attendees only. I also don’t believe that this bowyer has a website. The shoot is in an area that has plenty of camping available. There were times that the shoot was held during very hot weather, 90’s in town, 80’s at shoot. It’s all weather dependent. Mosquito’s are a real problem due to nearby waterholes, creeks and stream. Bug spray is a MUST. There have been times where it was like Alaska black fly swarms. Again, weather dependent. I believe the simultaneous launching of arrows is the “battle clout”. Simulating the old english archery attack. There are some new events planned such as the water jug shoot. 2, shooters at 2 water jugs hanging and balanced by a string. As you hit them, and the water pours out, the lighter one raises up. Objective is to have your opponents side touch ground first.

This shoot is a real kick. Look us up if you plan on going. We’ll shoot arrows as well as the breeze.

[Author]

Posts