Hello all. My name is Paul Ruhe. I'm 28 years old and live in SW Ohio. I've been shooting a bow since I was 15 and really have developed a love for archery over those years. I just really got into bowhunting about 5 years ago. I've never tried the 3d thingy but would really like to next season. My question is, do they have a hunter class? If so how is it setup? eg. farthest target in yards etc. Any replies are greatly appreciated. Thank you. Paul

on the ibo web site, www.ibo.net, the rules are posted for each class. some of them are going to change soon, but for now you will get a general idea. in short, there is a bowhunter class, basic setup would be 4 inch vanes, screw in points, 12 inch stabilizer, fixed pin sights, and a lot of fun. basic ibo setup would be 5 grains of arrow weight for every pound of draw weight.....meaning, a 70 lb bow you need a minimum of 350 grain arrow. there is a max draw weight for compound bows, 80 pounds.....tough guy weights for sure....you can have vibration absorbers on the bow, as well as on the rear, as long as it is not a weight or stabilzer....and welcome aboard....you will enjoy it.

edit, there is a 35 yard approximate yardage in the hunter class, unmarkednaturally.

35 yards would be the furthest you shoot at a target? This sounds like something I need to get into that would really help me out alot.

35 yards would be the approximate max for your class...there are other classes available that shoot out to 50 yards approximate if the hunter class isnt enough of a challenge. there is the newly formed advanced hunter class, with 40 yard max, male bowhunter release with a 45 yard max, and the open, with 50 yard max....... there is something for everyone, so come on out...