mlaubner

Thanx IA, I got your e-mail with the insurance info...I'm calling them today. You never know if they have any requirements that may help keep premiums to a minimum. You all know how insurance companies can be<img src=icon_smile_evil.gif border=0 align=middle>
IA...what do you look for in a good 3-D course?



Edited by - tribalscream on 03/01/2002 12:11:04

IroquoisArcher

One that has targets I can hit! Really, I haven't shot much 3D this past year, due to family and some health problems. Before that I'd shoot the IBO and while not ever causing the pros to be concerned I had a good time. This is what we try for at our club. It used to be that we'd bend over backwards to try and please a few. Guess we forgot our roots. We added our Bowhunter stake (35 yards and under) the year before the IBO did. Saw a great increase in this class just like in the IBO's numbers. Guess this shows where the majority are (hint, hint). This isn't saying we forget about the long stake shooters. We have 3 stakes at each shot. First one is the youth/barebow, second is the bowhunter/women and then the long stake (max. 50 yards) for those wanting this type of challenge. Pee-wees shoot at the distance the one taking them around feels they are capable. Kill zones must be open and reachable from any of the stakes but you can have brush, etc. that will make distance judging difficult. You aren't going to be able to please everyone so try for the majority. If you know IBO shooters then ask one or two to walk the course and make sure you aren't being unreasonable for the long stake. When we started ours we put what we felt were challenging shots for the long stake but found out these shooters were in another class as far as ability went. If you have terrain then utilize it. Our range is flat but I think we make up for it with placement (angle some animals), selection of animals (we try each year to get some of the newer animals that most shooters don't get to see until later) and just a fun atmosphere. When you set it up have several people, one stays at the shooting stake, one at the animal and one at the next stake. This way you can see if there is a danger or not. Try fo fun and the word will get around and people will come. Unfortunately Sunday seems our biggest draw day. We tried Saturdays but not a real big response, they'd say they would rather shoot Sunday. Now a church here had shoots years ago and would draw 100-150 people each month on Saturday. Find what works best for you, nothing is concrete.
Hope this helps some. Any other way I can help just let me know.
Jon
By the way, we only have 40 acres and usually have a 30 target course with no problems. Every now and then we hold a 40 target shoot so you should be able to on your 85 acres. Don't forget the open field shots if you have them. This is where you really get the guys on yardage.

Edited by - IroquoisArcher on 02/21/2002 21:22:46

mlaubner

I know it's been a couple of days since the last post but I was wondering if anyone has information on any 3-D courses or competitions in Harford or Cecil county(MD)area? Please help. I am getting close on this thing! Thanks



Edited by - tribalscream on 03/01/2002 12:11:48

BTBowhunter

Mlaubner
I promised to email you that ins co number but my outgoing email still is down. I hope I'm not breaking any rule here butb the number is 800-472-7771 for the Northland ins Co's wholesaler for range liability. They will send you an application that must be submitted through a MD independent broker.
Hope this is helpful!

mlaubner

Thanks BT, I need to call them because I want to make sure that before I build anything I am within any guidelines that they may have for such a course.
Does anyone know of any resteictions or guidlines that would keep a course &quot;up to code&quot;?
Again, thanks for your help!



Edited by - tribalscream on 03/01/2002 12:13:57

mlaubner

By the way, I have found 1 3-D course in the Harford Co. Area(MD), Deer Creek Archery. Can anyone help me out with any others? Thanks.<img src=icon_smile_question.gif border=0 align=middle>

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mlaubner

How about any 3-D courses in a 50 mile radius?