Deer Season is Almost Here

I find it very difficult to keep calm this time of year. There are so Many things that need to be completed in the next few weeks before the season opens. I am the type of individual who believes being unprepared is one of the worst things anyone could be.

A successful hunt usually comes down to paying attention to the small details in relation to the overall big picture. In the next few weeks we will talk about what keeps me awake at night in preparation for the 2015 PA archery season.

Start rounding up your gear, It's time for a hunting locker inspection.

Falcon Archers, Dick Zorn 3D 2015 Shoot

Fred Bear Quote

Magnus Broadheads

 

Magnus Broadheads really do have the best guarantee in the industry.  I sent back a couple of Buzz Cut 100 grain heads and Diane from Magnus had these back to me very quickly.  I like how these heads fly like field points and penetrate great.  Thanks Magnus for the fantastic customer service!

PSAA SOUTH WEST Regional Championship

2013 International Bowhunters World Championships

Top bow hunters from around the world will return to Seven Springs Mountain Resort Aug. 7-10 for the International Bowhunters World Championships. Local bow hunters are invited to compete in a related event, the Seven Springs Bowhunters Open held Aug. 9-10. The two-day, 40-target trophy shoot includes adult and youth classes. Click for registration information and details

IBO Qualifier 3D Shoot at Falcon Archers

ARCHERS:   Don't forget, the IBO Qualifier 3D Shoot at Falcon Archers in Canonsburg, PA is this weekend on June 1 & 2.

Don't miss out if you need this qualifier to go to the IBO Worlds in August. 

It's $20.00 to qualify; $10.00 for the local shoot. Shoot a second time on Sunday for $5.00 (for qualifiers and regular shooters).

If a qualifier shoots a second score on Sunday, we'll submit your best of the two scores to IBO for the qualifier.

Falcon Archers Field Shoot

PSAA SW Regional & State Archery Shoots 2013

Falcon Archers first monthly 3D Shoot

For those out there who aren't going to the PSAA Indoor Championship this weekend, Falcon Archers first monthly 3D Shoot of 2013 will be held on April 7. 2013.

Shoot will consists of 30 targets (primarily Rinehart targets). IBO is using all Rineharts in 2013. Falcon will host an IBO World Qualifier on June 1 and 2. So make your way on out and start getting in tune for the Qualifier.

Casual start from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost is $10.00 for adults (18 and over) and $6.00 for youths. Kitchen will be open!

For your GPS or any mapping software, the physical address is:

Falcon Archers
47 Papp Road
Canonsburg, PA

Hope many of you can make it out

SW PA Archery Shoots March 2013

Falcon Archers 2013 3D Schedule

Muzzy Introduces The Trocar : The Outdoor Wire

Muzzy Introduces The Trocar : The Outdoor Wire  I may have to give these Muzzy broadheads a try.  I have been using Rage 100 grain heads for the last several years but I like the Muzzy heads a lot.

What broadhead do you shoot in your crossbow?

FEBRUARY 2013 SW PA ARCHERY SHOOTS

WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 1, 2 & 3, 2013

 FALCON ARCHERS – NFAA RULES 300 SHOOT (5-Spot or Single Blue & White Faces)

NFAA Membership NOT REQUIRED.

Location – 47 Papp Road, Canonsburg, PA
Friday, Feb. 1 @ 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 2 @ 6:00 p.m.
No Sunday Line
Contact Rich Paul (412) 833-8851 or (412) 833-0916 for reservations & info.
Men, Women, Youth Male & Female (17 & Under), Senior and Traditional Divisions. Awards for each Division.

 MOUNTAIN BOWMEN – INVITATIONAL 600 SHOOT (3-Spot or Single Vegas Faces)

Location – Archery Road, Berlin, PA
Sunday, Feb. 3 @ 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. 
Contact Mark Cole (814) 289-3294 for reservations and info.


WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 8, 9 & 10, 2013

 FLOOD CITY BOWMEN – INVITATIONAL 600 SHOOT (3-Spot or Single Vegas Faces)

Location – 507 Fulmer Road, Johnstown, PA 15904
Friday, Feb. 8 @ 7:00 p.m
Saturday, Feb. 9 @ 6:00 p.m
Sunday, Feb 10 @ 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Contact Chris Fedora (814) 421-5159 for reservations and info.


WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 15, 16 & 17, 2013

 NO SW REGION SHOOTS ON FRIDAY 2/15 NOR SATURDAY 2/16.

 MOUNTAIN BOWMEN – NFAA 300 SHOOT (5-Spot or Single Blue & White Faces)
Location – Archery Road, Berlin, PA
Sunday, Feb. 17 @ 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m

Contact Mark Cole (814) 289-3294 for reservations and info.

 AMBRIDGE SPORTSMEN – ARA BRITTON 600 SHOOT (3-Spot or Single Vegas Faces)
Location – 2900 Ridge Road Ext., Baden, PA 15005
Sunday, Feb. 17 @ 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Contact Mark McAda.m.s (724) 266-0789 for reservations and info.

WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 22, 23 & 24, 2013

 CHARLEROI ARCHERY CLUB – 2013 PFATA INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIP
NFAA Blue & White 5-Spot or Single Spot Targets – 12 ends of 5 arrows. 300 – 60X highest possible score.
 Location – 194 Fremont Road, Charleroi, PA
Friday, Feb. 22 @ 7:00 p.m
Saturday, Feb. 23 @ 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 24 @ 1:00 p.m.
Contact Sam Steingrabe (724) 699-8745 for reservations and info.
NFAA or USAA and PFATA Membership required to shoot for awards. You can join at the shoot.
Guest Participants may shoot for the experience.

 

Sighting in my Tenpoint

I took advantage of the rare 60 degree temperatures this weekend to sight in my Tenpoint Maverick crossbow at Falcon Archers. 

It is driving tacks at 40 yards!  I am hoping to get out hunting one more day and get a shot at a mature deer in the second season.

Remember it's 20 clicks for one inch at 20 yards when sighting in your crossbow scope!

Also see http://accessiblehunter.blogspot.com/2011/08/shooting-in-your-crossbow.html

PENNSYLVANIA NASP STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE HELD ON MARCH 8

Registration open from Jan. 25 until Feb. 8

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Game Commission officials are encouraging all schools participating in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) to register for Pennsylvania’s 2013 NASP State Tournament, which will be held on Friday, March 8, at the Penn State Multi-Sport Facility in University Park, Centre County.

While there is no fee to register, registration opens on Friday, Jan. 25, and closes on Friday, Feb. 8. Registration can be done through the NASP link in the “Education” tab on the Game Commission’s homepage (www.pgc.state.pa.us), or directly through the NASP Tournament website (http://nasptournaments.org). Teams are encouraged to register early this year as space is limited.

NASP helps school districts in Pennsylvania meet physical education curriculum requirements of the state Department of Education, while at the same time introducing them to the world of competitive archery.

Last year, 494 students from 23 school districts participated in the NASP state competition. This year, event organizers are expecting nearly 900 students from even more school districts and the 2013 tournament will be the largest NASP tournament to date for the agency.

“In addition to offering students a state archery championship for teams and individuals to compete for honors and trophies, the Game Commission is working with various partners to provide tournament participants and spectators the opportunity to visit a host of vendors, from archery equipment suppliers to a 3D range again this year for the Shooter’s Expo,” said Samantha Pedder, Game Commission outreach coordinator and state-level administrator for NASP.

Flood City Bowmen

Falcon Archers Snowflake Open Results 2013

Charleroi Archers 600 Invitational

TenPoint Introduces All-Purpose Omni-Nock : The Outdoor Wire

TenPoint Introduces All-Purpose Omni-Nock : The Outdoor Wire

I have not used this new nock from TenPoint yet but it looks good.  I have been using the half moon nock the last several years on a 20'' carbon bolt. 

 

Which nock and arrow combination do you use?