Any archery guys on here?

[Diesel Jerry]

Come spring I will be adding some fencing and a sign at the corner of the shop warning of a live range.

 

[Diesel Jerry]

Needless to say I and the kiddos are hooked. I dropped very big hints to my wife that I want a bow for my birthday. The PSE NightHawk and PSE Pro Max are both in our price range, and they are black! I am literally like a kid. I already have my arrow feather colors picked out to.....yup black and Scania orange!
I have been also geeking out a about maybe using old pallets around the mini range to help surround it.

 

[MAArcher]

Buy some judo points and go “stump shooting” in the woods. Pretend every rotten stump and log is a bedded deer and stick it. Good practice.

 

[Diesel Jerry]

Buy some judo points and go “stump shooting” in the woods. Pretend every rotten stump and log is a bedded deer and stick it. Good practice.

What do you think of using pallets up on end for fencing around the range?
Something like this. Just not painted and all the flowers.

 

[MAArcher]

What do you think of using pallets up on end for fencing around the range?

Ok I guess if you think you need to protect the surrounding area or stop a pet from running onto the range. But I would say if someone is sending arrows beyond those hay bails, they should just be standing closer until they are ready to move back. You won’t get proficient sooner by spending all your time looking for lost arrows buried in the yard.

 

[Diesel Jerry]

Ok I guess if you think you need to protect the surrounding area or stop a pet from running onto the range. But I would say if someone is sending arrows beyond those hay bails, they should just be standing closer until they are ready to move back. You won’t get proficient sooner by spending all your time looking for lost arrows buried in the yard.

Oh yeah I know my son shoots at 5 yards and my daughter shoots at 10. All arrows are on target. Just added safety. Makes the wife happy.

 

[MAArcher]

Take some time for yourself and try stump shooting. Then if the kids start to get board shooting at paper, take them in the woods. It’s fun to ham it up and put a fake “stalk” on a stump pretending it’s a turkey or deer. Hushed voices, tip toeing. It can be fun even if there’s no interest in procuring protein right now.

 

[Viexile]

Buy some judo points and go “stump shooting” in the woods. Pretend every rotten stump and log is a bedded deer and stick it. Good practice.

I was doing that what - 43 years ago and it worked. Stabbed one deer at 40 yards through the lungs and sold the "Bobcat Magnum" bow (all I can remember) a couple days later for gas money to get back and forth to UMO. No sights, just aim, gauge, exhale slowly and release. Used the judo or whatever those blunt points with the little spring loaded wires on them for rabbits, too. Now I'm old enough to be allowed to "bowhunt" in Maine with a crossbow. Holy crap are some of those monsters accurate.

Now that I think about it, the bow was a Martin Bobcat Magnum. And boy does practicing with judo points for a few weeks work! But I probably couldn't hit the side of a barn with a bow if I was shooting from inside today. Back then I was pretty dangerous. Oh, and the reason I didn't use sights was because all I had was a cheap set and they'd rattle down the channels every time I shot. I'll bet technology has improved considerably!

 

[Diesel Jerry]

My Bow is not in yet, but we have still been shooting every Sunday. I am seriously thinking about writing a letter to the Governor, Senator, or Congress person about how good of a business Lakeside is. I mean they handled my daughter’s limb difference like pro’s and continue to support her. They are very fair when it comes to charging us range time. I just feel businesses like that should be recognized. What is the best way to go about it?

 

[MAArcher]

My Bow is not in yet, but we have still been shooting every Sunday. I am seriously thinking about writing a letter to the Governor, Senator, or Congress person about how good of a business Lakeside is. I mean they handled my daughter’s limb difference like pro’s and continue to support her. They are very fair when it comes to charging us range time. I just feel businesses like that should be recognized. What is the best way to go about it?

Good Yelp review, comment on their Facebook page, tell everyone you know like you’re doing. Join and spread the word on any Adaptive Archery social media groups.

 

[Old Mud]

. I just feel businesses like that should be recognized. What is the best way to go about it?

Your doing it now !! Word of mouth is the best advertising. And Any social media your on.

 

[Diesel Jerry]

Making some name plates for our bow cases. My bow isn’t in yet , but I made a plate for myself anyway.
“Scraps” of carbon fiber and 2 coats of epoxy. My wife cut the stickers on her Cricut.

 

[30-06guy]

Making some name plates for our bow cases. My bow isn’t in yet , but I made a plate for myself anyway.
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Those look awesome. Nice work!

 

[Diesel Jerry]

The kiddos....and myself are fans of the “How to train your dragon” series. So I printed off pictures of some of the bad guys.

 

[30-06guy]

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Very good shooting. Great way to spend some time with your kids and have a lot of fun at the same time.

 

[Diesel Jerry]

Very good shooting. Great way to spend some time with your kids and have a lot of fun at the same time.

It is awesome. Learning good range etiquette. Responsibility with a weapon. We watch each other shoot and check each other’s anchor points. I often pull back too far to see if they catch it. So much bonding.

 

[Diesel Jerry]

Our range at home is taking shape too. Going to put pallets up on both sides just make it a little safer, and keep the neighbors happy.

 

[Sea Life]

Wonder if a target arrow could be used on a bluefin?

 

[Diesel Jerry]

Wonder if a target arrow could be used on a bluefin?

Tell you what, my daughter could nail it!
Sorry....a father’s pride runs deep.

 

[Diesel Jerry]

So this is Natalie Howell one of the top 10 archers in the country. She watched my daughter’s private lesson and talked with her a bit. She then signed her bow. Great to see someone take interest in our youth. Natalie is a great person and great mentor.