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2018 will be an action packed year for traditional archery around the NW. Here is a list of events for you to plan on.  April 7 & 8 - TAO Conservation project and Golf Shoot  Flyer here. Tygh Valley, OR April 20-22 - TBW Rock Shoot Flyer Here. Moses Lake, WA May 26-28 - Western States Traditional Rendezvous Flyer here. New Meadows, ID June 1-2 - Traditional Archers of Central Oregon Stick N Sage. Camp Sherman, OR June 8-10 - Eagle Cap Traditional Archers Rendezvous at the River. LaGrande, OR July 7-8 - North American Longbow Safari. Flyer here. Sisters, OR July...

Traditional Archery is one of the fastest growing sports. So many people are tired of all the technology we deal with every day in our lives, that the stick and string is appealing. There is some thing about being able to just draw back and release an arrow similar to throwing a ball. No sights, no cables, no timing of cams, just a simple stick and string.  But where does one go for help? What is a good resource? If your reading this blog post, your on the right track.  1. Join your state traditional archery club. Most states have...

I recently made and posted a video to YouTube explaining how I check static arrow spine on wood, aluminum and carbon arrows.  You can see the video here. 

We recently attended the Moses Lake Rock Shoot put on by the Traditional Bowhunters of Washington. These folks easily put on one of the best shoots in the Pacific Northwest.  I made a video of the shoot and posted it to YouTube. You can view the video here.  The courses are tuff on arrows due to the rocky terrain. Hence the name of the shoot. The scenery and the targets selected make for a vary enjoyable shoot.  The kids take first priority at this shoot. There is a ballon shoot for the kids and an Easter egg hunt. Each kid...

Anyone else suffering from Cabin Fever? It seams like the weather here in the Pacific NW has finally broke. The sun was out, birds were singing and flowers were blooming. I couldn't help but shoot for an hour or two.  Now is a good time to evaluate your arrow supply and the condition of your bow string. Get your orders in early as the wait grows as other get their orders in.  It seams like every year I make a game plan for preparation of the upcoming season. Only to have time fast forward and leave me scrambling at the...