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3-D shoots are back in central NY starting in May so let’s support them. Covid took last year from us. Went to Sher’s She-shed in Madison NY! Rinehart target course! Great course! 40 target course that is always changing and growing!

Anyone doing any winter 3D? We had our first two weeks in January 18th and the 25th. I had some issues with the weather the first two weeks and my form due to a slow down of my shooting due to bad weather. The first week was not that bad with a bit of snow but it was hard to shoot and our scores showed it. I find shooting in really cold weather with some wind and glare makes it hard to shoot well with my bow. My eyes tear giving a slight blur. (With the harsh winter most where not in good form, even I was guilty.) The second week was a sheet of ice and a few wiped out on the way to the course, lucky no major damage but a few sore buts and backs. We waited until 10am to go out and it rained the entire shoot. We were prepared for rain but the extra gear made shooting a challenge on top of the downpour we finished in. The scores of that week where not much better. I must have hit my clothes on my shooting arm 20 times with horrible results. This past week was our 3rd shoot due to ice and snow. The road was icy and the course was nice but a work out in the snow. With little to no wind, mild temps and good cloud cover shooting was nice. Only issue was crossing the icy road and making sure the snow did not sink as you shot. Both easy with a little care. Suffolk Archers Winter League my top score so far 273 this past week. Dam monkey at about 21 yards got me! 13! Arg killed my score but happy with my shooting. Hope to get the next two weeks in but this weather is not helping! At least I was out of the house! So far the biggest help in winter shooting has been my larger arm guard, now I don't hit the string. Wish I had it on during the deluge in week two! Anyone else shooting? I was thinking possibly a shoot at Thrill Of The Hunt if we get any more snow, anyone interested?

Anyone attending any outdoor 3D bow shoots to get practice in for the fall? or maybe you attend them because they're just fun? I just attended my first one of the year on Sunday. Definitely had to 'kick some rust off'.