Looking forward to work party for Sherwood Park Fish and Game

arrow dog · #1 04-07-2016, 08:47 PM

Was out at the Sherwood Park Fish and Game archery range today and noticed signs on the archery 3D course for 21 new target lanes!! Notice on board said work party for 9AM Saturday to make these new lanes and put out archery targets. Supposed to bring our bows so we can test the new course after. Can't wait, looks like will be good course.

Cageyc · #2 04-07-2016, 09:12 PM

If I wasn't working, I would definitely be there to help out.

Trax · #3 04-07-2016, 10:21 PM

I will be there.

Lefty-Canuck · #4 04-08-2016, 08:16 AM

Planning on being there 9am start?

LC

arrow dog · #5 04-08-2016, 09:31 PM

Yep. 9:00AM start and bring your bow so we can check out the course later.

Lefty-Canuck · #6 04-09-2016, 12:00 AM

That is some serious wind we are getting tonight....the paths might clear themselves!!

LC

kujoseto · #7 04-09-2016, 07:08 AM

I don't know if I can make it on such short notice but thank you for sharing it here.
Any suggestions on what to bring? Anyone know what exactly will be going on?
I'm assuming just showing up with work clothes and gloves, a lunch, and willingness to work would go a long way

Lefty-Canuck · #8 04-09-2016, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kujoseto

I don't know if I can make it on such short notice but thank you for sharing it here.
Any suggestions on what to bring? Anyone know what exactly will be going on?
I'm assuming just showing up with work clothes and gloves, a lunch, and willingness to work would go a long way

Clearing the trails and shooting lanes and setting up targets on the 3d course.

LC

SBE2 · #9 04-09-2016, 09:34 AM

How's that going in this wind? Good job to anybody that made it out to help with that, going to be a tough day out there.

Lefty-Canuck · #10 04-09-2016, 04:51 PM

Went well! We set up some nice shots, only one scary tree but we got it down.

LC

Lefty-Canuck · #11 04-10-2016, 09:59 AM

Double tap

LC

Lefty-Canuck · #12 04-10-2016, 10:00 AM

We had a great day and set up some good shots. Shooting stakes are not put out, shoot where you are comfortable or where you can hit the target. This course is a big improvement on what was setup the past couple years. Have fun and please do not alter the course, we tried to set things up to simulate hunting shot scenarios. Here is a few pictures.

Bedded doe

Bedded Elk

Narrow window cobra

Across the wetland Bison

Don't miss left standing bear.

Pond bottom Carp

LC

timsesink · #13 04-10-2016, 10:01 AM

Very nice, can't wait to use it!

jkav · #14 04-10-2016, 10:36 AM

Right on!

Very sorry for missing the party - a huge thanks to all of those who donated their time and sweat!

Lefty-Canuck · #15 04-10-2016, 10:41 AM

Oh....and this cannot be stressed enough!

NO BROAD HEADS

These targets are not designed to be shot with broadheads nor can they sustain being shot repeatedly with broad heads. I spoke with the president yesterday and they have no issue revoking memberships of those who do not follow this simple rule. Please respect the targets and the range.

There are distinct "broad head" marks in the target butts at the static range as well....these target are not for broad heads either!

LC

Zuludog · #16 04-10-2016, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jkav

Right on!

Very sorry for missing the party - a huge thanks to all of those who donated their time and sweat!

x2

arrow dog · #17 04-10-2016, 07:18 PM

Sherwood Park Fish and Game Archery Director would like to thank all those that participated in the work party Saturday. You did a great job and the course looks fantastic! For those of us that got to put the FIRST HOLES in the targets, it felt great!

Thanks to Lefty for the pictures of the targets. If you're not a member yet, please join and take part in the ABA style hunting shoot on Sunday, May 15th.

Lefty-Canuck · #18 04-10-2016, 08:31 PM

I got out tonight to test them myself. Great course, lots of fun shots. Not sure if the Cold 4 deg C weather had something to do with it but that Bison is way out there! Here is a couple more pics of the brand new targets.

LC

arrow dog · #19 04-10-2016, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

I got out tonight to test them myself. Great course, lots of fun shots. Not sure if the Cold 4 deg C weather had something to do with it but that Bison is way out there! Here is a couple more pics of the brand new targets.

LC

Nice shot on the baboon and see you figured it out second shot on deer!!

Lefty-Canuck · #20 04-10-2016, 10:27 PM

Lol, the cold weather took the target some time to heal. Shot it on the way up and the way back

LC

backyard · #21 04-11-2016, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by arrow dog

Sherwood Park Fish and Game Archery Director would like to thank all those that participated in the work party Saturday. You did a great job and the course looks fantastic! For those of us that got to put the FIRST HOLES in the targets, it felt great!

Thanks to Lefty for the pictures of the targets. If you're not a member yet, please join and take part in the ABA style hunting shoot on Sunday, May 15th.

so this will be a members only shoot .... is this what your saying

arrow dog · #22 04-11-2016, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rpm360

so this will be a members only shoot .... is this what your saying

At this point, we are having a members only shoot due to insurance. The executive are looking into the possibilities of opening it up but not for the first shoot. General membership is $55. a year which allows you to use all facilities, including archery but none of the gun ranges.

Lefty-Canuck · #23 04-11-2016, 01:20 PM

If you look at it this way, $55 individual or $70 family....gets you a general
Membership at the SPFGA. So you can camp, shoot archery, and use the kids only fish pond all year round.

One 3d shoot for a family costs over the $70. There is one course with 21 brand new targets set up with challenging shots from 10ish to 50ish yards. I personally think it is great value.

I can see in the future the archery side of the club growing and I think it would be great to open up any 3d shoots held to the public.

LC

arrow_baron · #24 04-11-2016, 10:45 PM

How far is this range from Beaumont? Also where and how does a guy sign up for a membership??

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Trax · #25 04-11-2016, 10:45 PM

I wanted to thank Al and Lori for organizing the work party. Lots of hard work but well worth it.

338Bluff · #26 04-12-2016, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by arrow dog

At this point, we are having a members only shoot due to insurance. The executive are looking into the possibilities of opening it up but not for the first shoot. General membership is $55. a year which allows you to use all facilities, including archery but none of the gun ranges.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

If you look at it this way, $55 individual or $70 family....gets you a general
Membership at the SPFGA. So you can camp, shoot archery, and use the kids only fish pond all year round.

One 3d shoot for a family costs over the $70. There is one course with 21 brand new targets set up with challenging shots from 10ish to 50ish yards. I personally think it is great value.

I can see in the future the archery side of the club growing and I think it would be great to open up any 3d shoots held to the public.

LC

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Lefty-Canuck · #27 04-12-2016, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by arrow_baron

How far is this range from Beaumont? Also where and how does a guy sign up for a membership??

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It's about 30 minutes (going the back way). Google Sherwood Park Fish and Game and there is membership info on the website.

LC