Post by: Snapshot on February 19, 2010, 08:31:36 AM
2009 TBW Floating Bear Shoot (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C355PXupPJw#ws)
...raffles, and seminars.
The vendor list is growing! It includes Grizzly Bows, Archery Past, Spirit Longbows, Brisky Bows, Little Hindu, Jack's Traditional Archery, Bull Mountain Archery, Cook's Mountain Archery, Cascade Archery, Custom Footed Shafts, Kathy Kelly Design, Stitches Steel & Stone, Hildebrand Company, Fox Archery, Sticks & Strings Archery, Custom Bows by Wes Wallace, Bearpaw Arrows, Whispering Wind Arrows.
Fred Anderson will be unveiling his new book at the shoot!
The final work on the pre-registration flyer is being done during the coming two weeks and it will go to print the first of March. Two to three thousand traditional archers will be receiving the flyer in their mailboxes by about the first of April. If you are a traditional-gear vendor and and want to attend the event and would like to be listed on the flyer, contact WildBill at the email address below ASAP.
Directions to 2010 Western States Rendezvous: 171 Baker Rd. Randle, WA. 98377. From Yakima and the I-82 / US-12 Interchange: From I-82 take exit 31 and merge onto US-12 W toward Naches/White Pass. Go 17.6 miles and then stay on US-12 W as it turns to the left. Travel 57.7 miles on US-12 W and turn right onto Smith Creek Rd. & follow the signs. From I-5 / US-12 Interchange: From I-5 take exit 68 (US-12 East) toward Morton/Yakima. Travel East on US-12 for 60.5 miles. Turn left on Smith Creek Rd. & follow the signs.
For information write or call Bill: wildbillzz@comcast.net or 253-922-3125
For a pre-registration form get your mailing address to Dale: dl_sharp@comcast.net or 253-630-6660
Post by: Snapshot on February 19, 2010, 08:39:16 AM
Post by: Snapshot on April 21, 2010, 05:07:14 PM
The price break deadline of April 28 is fast approaching.
The souvenir shirts will be ordered May 3. So after the price-break date we won't be able to add shirts to the order.
But even if you miss that date, we'd still love to have folks pre-register because it'll save time/work on the weekend of the event. The last date that registrations can be mailed and be assured of still finding someone on the receiving end is May 14; that will allow plenty of time to get through the post office and to process them before we leave to set up the event.
http://www.tbwonline.org/Events%20Calendar/Flyers/Western%20States%20Rendezous%20Mailer_corrected-Apr13-2.pdf (http://www.tbwonline.org/Events%20Calendar/Flyers/Western%20States%20Rendezous%20Mailer_corrected-Apr13-2.pdf)
[Big file; slow download]
Thanks
Post by: Ray on April 21, 2010, 05:24:19 PM
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Post by: Snapshot on April 22, 2010, 02:33:27 PM
To print out only the form that is needed, after clicking on the link to the form (and grabbing a cup of coffee because the file is large) zoom to 100%; from the browser 'Tools' menu select 'Full Screen'; then scroll all the way down and to the right egde; click on the print icon; in the print dialog box where it says 'Print Range' select 'Current View'; and then click 'OK'. It should print out large enough to read.
If you can't get it to work for you send me an email and I can email the form to you. dl_sharp@comcast.net
Post by: Snapshot on April 22, 2010, 02:44:02 PM
When we last hosted the event in '06 we had nearly 400 registered shooters; the number of non-shooting guests wasn't tallied but estimates put the total attendance at around 700.
Ray, I'm lovin' that you have this bold and at the top. Thank you very much. I owe you a :brew:
Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on April 22, 2010, 02:48:22 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 22, 2010, 03:11:13 PM
Post by: Snapshot on May 11, 2010, 08:24:53 PM
And he was also the 20th vendor who has pre-registered. :)
It is gonna be quite the affair...
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 11, 2010, 08:51:41 PM
Post by: Snapshot on May 14, 2010, 07:24:01 AM
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Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on May 17, 2010, 02:19:04 PM
I am going to be rolling in before noon with my whole tribe..
Last time we got there in the afternoon and we were all the way out by road, wasn't too bad, but a long walk to all the activity.
(although we did have a grouse come by our campsite)
Post by: Snapshot on May 19, 2010, 09:34:11 AM
SSB nailed it in his reply regarding getting there early on Friday (except... it is only a LONG arrow volley from one end of the camp area to the other). Yes the courses will be open on Friday.
Snappy
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on May 19, 2010, 09:44:12 AM
Shooting the course with a baby in a car seat/carrier or backpack was interesting, but good practice.
This year we added Dylan, who will be almost a year old (June 16th) and probably will be the youngest shooter (even though he wont hit anything) :chuckle:
Post by: Ray on May 28, 2010, 11:39:17 AM
Post by: rasbo on May 28, 2010, 05:52:52 PM
Heading over to Packwood soon. Rain, go away.change of plans here,,was hoping to meet you and see the bow you made..have a blast hope you make the hunt wa bbq..thanks Ray
Post by: Ray on June 02, 2010, 12:15:12 PM
I finally got a look at Toelke Tradtional Archery (http://montanabows.com/cms/index.php) bows up close. They very smooth drawing and of great quality. Top notch. Personal preference - Bobcat.
Another bowyer which stood out was Bezaleel Bows (http://bezaleelbowworks.com/).
And finally I also liked Fox Archery (http://foxarchery.com/) Breed bows.
Camping was social and wet. We chased some deer off the range in the mornings and I only lost 1 arrow to the river gods. Trust me - it's easy to do on one of those courses. They had 3 courses setup with one moving pronghorn target. Even in the weather it was worth visiting for a day and a half. I picked up some new hex shafts to try out.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 02, 2010, 12:17:30 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on June 02, 2010, 03:39:59 PM
My yougest daughter (4) had a little misshap with her little longbow that I had found at a thrift store her sister had used until it got too small for her.
She was practicing drawing it and it broke !! She was in tears. :'(
I told her it was O.K., we had another bow she could use, a little fiberglass 20# we had to help her with.
She put up with that, and on Monday during the raffle she WON A BRAND NEW 12# @ 24" LONGBOW, FROM BLACK ROSE ARCHERY !!! :IBCOOL:
She will be having fun with that for a while !!
My oldest Daughter (7) did real well with her 18# @ 24" longbow (Maddog Pup) and even shared it with a girl there that had a bow that was a little too much for her, they had fun taking turns, but her dad said now he has to get her a "real" bow. :chuckle:
Post by: rasbo on June 21, 2010, 05:10:23 AM
Rasbo you missed out. It was a fair bit wet however I met some new friends and old ones. I had brought 3 bows in case you showed up. There were at least 4 big time bowyers there selling goods and plenty of other ones.that sounds like a blast...sorry I missed it..my goal is to get back into archery traditional...thanks for the links
I finally got a look at Toelke Tradtional Archery (http://montanabows.com/cms/index.php) bows up close. They very smooth drawing and of great quality. Top notch. Personal preference - Bobcat.
Another bowyer which stood out was Bezaleel Bows (http://bezaleelbowworks.com/).
And finally I also liked Fox Archery (http://foxarchery.com/) Breed bows.
Camping was social and wet. We chased some deer off the range in the mornings and I only lost 1 arrow to the river gods. Trust me - it's easy to do on one of those courses. They had 3 courses setup with one moving pronghorn target. Even in the weather it was worth visiting for a day and a half. I picked up some new hex shafts to try out.