Archery Hunting Expo to be Held Aug. 27 & 28, 2011, in Florida

A bowhunter’s education course, a challenging 3D shoot, and raffles and prizes will be part of the first Easton Foundations Hunting Expo the weekend of Aug. 27th & 28th in Newberry, Florida.

Hunters and archers alike may want to bring their bows to try their hand at the 3D range, which will include 30 lanes featuring white-tailed deer, bear, board, and even hyenas and cheetahs.

Hunters can also bring their best mounts for bragging rights, and future hunters can take the bowhunters education course from 8am-noon Saturday.

Prizes and raffles include several bows donated by Easton, Bear and Matthews, plus arrows, sights, T-shirts and more. One lucky winner will take home a Hoyt Carbon Element Bow valued at well over $1000.

The expo will also feature renowned bow hunter and star of Outdoor Life Network’s “The Season” Justin Martin, who will appear both Saturday and Sunday. Live entertainment will be … Read the rest »

Kalamazoo Launches 4-H Shooting Sports Program

Archery is part of the 4-H Shooting Sports program.

Young people in Kalamazoo County (Mich.) will have an opportunity to learn archery skills in the county’s new 4-H Shooting Sports and Archery program. Many of Michigan’s counties offer shooting sports education, but archery isn’t necessarily included in the mix. Hopefully, the new 4-H program in Kalamazoo County will broaden the exposure of young people to archery and instill a love for the sport.

Find out more here.

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