3d and target archery participating this year?

[Lefty-Canuck]

A few quick questions for the existing/new archers.

Curious how many people have taken up 3d archery this year or plan to this year?

How many of those folks are ABA members or planning on becoming ABA members?

How many have taken up target archery this year or plan to this year?

How many are ATAA members or plan on becoming ATAA members?

Getting shoots/organizing shoots is going to be tough in today's financial climate, how many are willing to travel to a shoot and how far are you willing to go to get there? Do you camp (if available) or do you hotel?

LC

[fitzy17]

after some initial practice, I would consider doing some local shoots.
What are the benefits of becoming an ABA member?

[Lefty-Canuck]

Originally Posted by fitzy17

after some initial practice, I would consider doing some local shoots.
What are the benefits of becoming an ABA member?

Pertaining to 3d, you would be eligible for the ABA Championship and 3d awards. Anyone can shoot at any of the tournaments but to be eligible for the ABA awards you have to be a member.

LC

[Kurt505]

I like shooting my bow, but my schedule is to day by day to commit to any type of competition schedule. I'd probably take in a local 3d shoot if there wasn't more than a weeks notice involved. I'm not too interested in shooting spots tho.

[L.O.S.T.Arrow]

Originally Posted by fitzy17

after some initial practice, I would consider doing some local shoots.
What are the benefits of becoming an ABA member?

Plus ABA has been our voice for bowhuntings in Alberta since bowhunting became legal in Alberta and was instrumental to get our generous seasons and species to hunt!!!

[Lefty-Canuck]

Originally Posted by L.O.S.T.Arrow

Plus ABA has been our voice for bowhuntings in Alberta since bowhunting became legal in Alberta and was instrumental to get our generous seasons and species to hunt!!!

Definitely lots of reasons to join the ABA....same as joining local fish and game clubs and shooting ranges. We all have a voice and collectively the voice is larger. The ABA awards program is very unique to Alberta, when P&Y held their first/only conference outside the U.S. in Alberta they were amazed and envious of the program's the ABA had in place for members.

LC

[L.O.S.T.Arrow]

Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

Definitely lots of reasons to join the ABA....same as joining local fish and game clubs and shooting ranges. We all have a voice and collectively the voice is larger. The ABA awards program is very unique to Alberta, when P&Y held their first/only conference outside the U.S. in Alberta they were amazed and envious of the program's the ABA had in place for members.

LC

Agreed ...plus the awards program is super fun ...small game-big game etc...its a incentive to get out there and bowhunt...and is great practice!! [small game]

When I did the small game award I believe it was 28 or 29 species then ...a little different than they way its done now...I power hunted and completed it in the same amount of days as species...a challange because it was before bird season in the fall!!!....finished with a fox on private land

Neil

[L.O.S.T.Arrow]

Some of ABA's success with assisting Bowhunting in Alberta

• Bowhunter education program.
• Liability insurance for clubs and individuals through Federation of Canadian Archers.
• Internationally Acclamed Game Awards Program for members.
• 3D Sanctioned Shoot program/Provincial Championship.
• Hunting For Tomorrow Foundation participating member.
• Resolution process to lobby government to improve and retain bowhunting regulations.

Successes include:
• Allow the use of camo clothing (1969).
• Allow the use of aluminum arrows (1970).
• Legalized bowfishing.
• Black bear baiting.
• Archery pre-season province wide (1976/77).
• Antelope archery season (1976/77).
• 410 and 408 Bighorn sheep season.
• Antlerless deer tags in 212 and 248.
• Antlerless elk tags in 212.
• Archery pre-season for elk (not requiring a draw).
• Archery only areas around Edmonton and Calgary (1975).
• Lobbied with other user groups for these seasons, even though they are not archery-only:
• Mountain Goat season.
• Primitive Weapons area in 357 (Saskatoon Mtn.)
• Cow moose draw in 357.
• Sunday Hunting in more WMU's
• Active with user groups North America wide to preserve bowhunting rights.
As you can see, everything you now do as a bowhunter in Alberta, you can attribute to the hard work of the Alberta Bowhunters Association. We are collaborating with other user groups and organizations to further those opportunities as much as possible. JOIN NOW to support those efforts

http://www.bowhunters.ca/About_Us.html


Neil

[FallAirFever]

I have been shooting rounds of 3d at CAC since just after I bought my first bow, 5 years ago. I have wanted to get out to a 3d shoot for the last couple of years but have not been able to pull it off. With 4 kids that play basketball up until the first week of July every weekend in the spring, when work is at it's slowest, is spent sitting in gyms, which I love. I had hoped to make a couple of shoots this year. Was really wanting to do the Oilmen's (already full) and the Carbon Outdoors west of Olds (boys in a basketball tourny). I am going to try and find a couple of shoots in the summer that I can make it too. Willing to drive a few hours will set up the tent for the boy and I to stay in. Also looking at shoots that are near my in-laws (Lamont) or even in GP where we have friends we can visit as well. I am going to look into the ABA.

Not interested in target archery at the moment.

[SportHuntingHelp]

I will be joining the ABA this year. That being said if a bunch of guys want to set up a camp trip and put together a fun shoot somewhere I would be in just for the hell of it. Any reason to be outside.

[L.O.S.T.Arrow]

Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

A few quick questions for the existing/new archers.

Curious how many people have taken up 3d archery this year or plan to this year?

How many of those folks are ABA members or planning on becoming ABA members?

How many have taken up target archery this year or plan to this year?

How many are ATAA members or plan on becoming ATAA members?

Getting shoots/organizing shoots is going to be tough in today's financial climate, how many are willing to travel to a shoot and how far are you willing to go to get there? Do you camp (if available) or do you hotel?

LC

Sorry for the slight hijack there...*whistle* lol

- Looking foward to bringing a small crew to any bowhunter orientated shoots and shooting with the crew here in near future!!

-Am an ABA member [first joined in late 70's early 80's]

- Shoot target for personal and winter league club score but not planning any target orientated shoots or standings.

- Not an ATAA memebr or plan too in near future... but encourage anyone that shoots in the target or 3D circuit to do so...Beneficial to all!

- Used to travel all over Alberta to shoots, but hate longer trips...

Even in today's financial climate, its still lower cost than most hobbys...lol...Organizing a small crew from your area will cut costs.

-Would prefer to camp for sure!

Neil

[SportHuntingHelp]

I was sitting here after I typed my message saying planning on signing up for ABA and I though crap I said that last year. So I put my order in just now glad to be a member.

[Lefty-Canuck]

Originally Posted by SportHuntingHelp

I was sitting here after I typed my message saying planning on signing up for ABA and I though crap I said that last year. So I put my order in just now glad to be a member.

Individual yearly membership is only $35.....we have all spent more money on worse things! Welcome!

LC

[dmcbride]

Originally Posted by L.O.S.T.Arrow

Some of ABA's success with assisting Bowhunting in Alberta

• Bowhunter education program.
• Liability insurance for clubs and individuals through Federation of Canadian Archers.
• Internationally Acclamed Game Awards Program for members.
• 3D Sanctioned Shoot program/Provincial Championship.
• Hunting For Tomorrow Foundation participating member.
• Resolution process to lobby government to improve and retain bowhunting regulations.

Successes include:
• Allow the use of camo clothing (1969).
• Allow the use of aluminum arrows (1970).
• Legalized bowfishing.
• Black bear baiting.
• Archery pre-season province wide (1976/77).
• Antelope archery season (1976/77).
• 410 and 408 Bighorn sheep season.
• Antlerless deer tags in 212 and 248.
• Antlerless elk tags in 212.
• Archery pre-season for elk (not requiring a draw).
• Archery only areas around Edmonton and Calgary (1975).
• Lobbied with other user groups for these seasons, even though they are not archery-only:
• Mountain Goat season.
• Primitive Weapons area in 357 (Saskatoon Mtn.)
• Cow moose draw in 357.
• Sunday Hunting in more WMU's
• Active with user groups North America wide to preserve bowhunting rights.
As you can see, everything you now do as a bowhunter in Alberta, you can attribute to the hard work of the Alberta Bowhunters Association. We are collaborating with other user groups and organizations to further those opportunities as much as possible. JOIN NOW to support those efforts

http://www.bowhunters.ca/About_Us.html


Neil

While I would love to join a ABA and the ABA has done a lot of good for bow hunters. The ABA will never get anything from me. Any group that throws another hunting group under the bus as with the Spear and Atlatl hunters can pound sand.

[Lefty-Canuck]

Back on track.....who else is going to participate in 3d/target archery this year?

Recent shoots I have been to have seen blockbuster and record breaking attendance.

LC

[illustrated1]

I started shooting 3D this year in the league at the cochrane archery club. And my son and I are doing the carbon outdoors shoot in April and the Oilmans in May. Been wanting to shoot 3D for years and now I've got the bug bad!

[BigRackLover]

see answer in bold

Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

A few quick questions for the existing/new archers.

Curious how many people have taken up 3d archery this year or plan to this year? Yes, would like to treat it like golf, get better each time.

How many of those folks are ABA members or planning on becoming ABA members? ABA member!!!

How many have taken up target archery this year or plan to this year? no, unless black bears are targets.

How many are ATAA members or plan on becoming ATAA members? no, one organization is enough for me.

Getting shoots/organizing shoots is going to be tough in today's financial climate, how many are willing to travel to a shoot and how far are you willing to go to get there? Do you camp (if available) or do you hotel? I'd travel 3 hours and camp with the fam/friends. Hotels suck, too much wasted time travelling.

LC

[backyard]

started shooting 3d after a 25 year break still fun ... ABA member nope im not I guess I will have to look into it. no target archery maybe next year....ataa member no im not .... I travel for the shoots that makes a nice get away weekend

[Lefty-Canuck]

How many people would enter a Hunter Class if one was added/available? Actual hunting bow setup minus the broadheads but same arrows?

LC

[L.O.S.T.Arrow]

In with a gang!!

[SportHuntingHelp]

I would enter absolutely

[backyard]

Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

How many people would enter a Hunter Class if one was added/available? Actual hunting bow setup minus the broadheads but same arrows?

LC

I would and always do except for the arrows but if I had too I would in a heart beat

[thrude1]

Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

How many people would enter a Hunter Class if one was added/available? Actual hunting bow setup minus the broadheads but same arrows?

LC

I shot Hunter class for years because that was the set up that I preferred, but now fca(archery alberta-formerly alberta target archers) has taken it out of target and 3d because they feel it is developmental class not worthy of competition. We always had a good turn out for shoots and we usually had a good group of guys and gals shooting in the class but the elitist of the sport quashed it

[Lefty-Canuck]

Originally Posted by thrude1

I shot Hunter class for years because that was the set up that I preferred, but now fca(archery alberta-formerly alberta target archers) has taken it out of target and 3d because they feel it is developmental class not worthy of competition. We always had a good turn out for shoots and we usually had a good group of guys and gals shooting in the class but the elitist of the sport quashed it

Back story to my questions....I feel the same way (I shot hunter class as well until it was removed) but I am trying with the help of some others to revive the class outside of the organizations who removed it. The success of this depends on participation....real participation and not just a show of hands. If people want it, it is possible but at the very early planning stages. So we need to hear form those who are dedicated and willing to participate.

It will also ride in the willingness of the clubs that put on shoots to add the class.

Participation is the single number one thing required to make this work.

LC

[Mike_W]

I would enter it for sure! Most hunting setups could shoot MBR currently and really other than stabilizer restrictions what is the difference?

[Lefty-Canuck]

Originally Posted by Mike_W

I would enter it for sure! Most hunting setups could shoot MBR currently and really other than stabilizer restrictions what is the difference?

Fixed vs. movable and lenses/optics, target vs. hunting arrows.

LC

[Mike_W]

Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

Fixed vs. movable and lenses/optics, target vs. hunting arrows.

LC

No movable sights in MBR nor lenses or optics.... arrows .....kind of.... I still shoot my hunting arrows.

So arrows and stab length restrictions are the only real difference? And even at that there is nothing on a bowhunter setup that couldn't be used in MBR.

[L.O.S.T.Arrow]

Originally Posted by Mike_W

No movable sights in MBR nor lenses or optics.... arrows .....kind of.... I still shoot my hunting arrows.

So arrows and stab length restrictions are the only real difference? And even at that there is nothing on a bowhunter setup that couldn't be used in MBR.

One big differance is in most 3D you are "DEVELOPMENTAL"
In this ...your a BOWHUNTER....and proud of it!!!

You are edible to win your title and Buckle....

Shot in bowhunter situations, ladies, men, hunting bow ...all in one class...Bowhunter...with other Bowhunters!!!

[illustrated1]

Would I be able to use my single pin? It's what I hunt with. I have to enter open classes with my hunting bow due to my single pin.

[Lefty-Canuck]

Originally Posted by illustrated1

Would I be able to use my single pin? It's what I hunt with. I have to enter open classes with my hunting bow due to my single pin.

Specs on the equipment will be put forth at a later date, more and more guys are shooting with single pins on hunting setups. This should be an "inclusive" class more so than "exclusive" is my thoughts....most of all it should promote participation and fun.

My post here is just to gauge the interest level.

LC