Snow Flake League 3D

[NFA-ADK]

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?

 

 

 

Edited March 3, 2015 by NFA-ADK

[Jeremy K]

I've been dyeing to get out and shoot , so far its been in the basement every night and once or twice a week at the local 20 yard indoor range.

[dbHunterNY]

I don't during the winter but do during the summer into early fall before season.  outdoor 3D's now usually have low turn outs do the cold.  indoor 3D's are fun but usually limited to 35 yards and by the time I shoot a couple targets the yardage for the rest is dialed right in, compared to outdoors.

[The_Real_TCIII]

I shoot the Niagara league, weather has been MISERABLE. The clubs are working hard just to get courses setup

[grampy]

I have a 10 yard range in my basement and try to shoot a few arrows when my shoulders allow it to happen. Need rotator cuff surgery in both shoulders and keep putting it off. I can still shoot but very painful to hold for any length of time.

ahhh....the joy of paying for the dumb things I did when I was younger!

[The_Real_TCIII]

I have a 10 yard range in my basement and try to shoot a few arrows when my shoulders allow it to happen. Need rotator cuff surgery in both shoulders and keep putting it off. I can still shoot but very painful to hold for any length of time.

ahhh....the joy of paying for the dumb things I did when I was younger!

If you have PowerPoint there is a cool file you can download for free, you enter your distance and arrow diameter and it generates a five spot target proportioned to what 20 yards would be. I shoot them in my basement from 8 yards

[RangerClay]

Unfortunately we don't have any winter leagues in my area.

[2012_taco]

Hawkeye Bowmen in Marilla cancelled their Alaskan Shoot on March 28 due to the amount of snow in the woods. (they didn't think they could get the course ready and safe in time) They will extend their Wild Animal shoot in April to 2 days. April 11-12. Always a good shoot. You in Lawd?

[NFA-ADK]

The last winter shoot is tomorrow, with all this rain and warm weather it is going to be a wet course!  I have been able to work on my form this week so I am hoping to shoot well if my back and neck will cooperate!  Bad weather revives old and new injuries now! 

[mlammerhirt]

I am very interested for that Hawkeye shoot if anyone from wny wants to meet up.

[2012_taco]

i plan on going on Sat Am. Trying to get Lawd to go, should be there around 8 for a breakfast sandwich and coffee then shoot. I'm sure there will be room for a couple more. PM me. 

[NFA-ADK]

Shot a 265, not a very good showing but it was enough for 3rd place with a 267 average.  I was the best of the worst, lol.  Had some fun and some good food.  Purchased a lantern from LL Bean.  Small lantern uses 4 AA but nice when you just need some light to get the other lights on!

[chiefbkt]

I've been shooting indoor league since January. It's only 20 yards but it's indoors. I also shoot in my barn up to 43 yards during the winter when it's not bone chilling cold out.

[The_Real_TCIII]

Yesterday was the coldest I can ever remember being at a shoot! This whole year has been the worst in the 15 years I've shot the winter league