An outdoor 3D shoot
involves shooting life-size 3-dimensional animal targets set up in
natural settings
(woods, fields
etc).
- You shoot one arrow
at each target, the shooting "line" is a stake or marker in ground
which (depending on the shoot) is either set up at a marked yardage
distance from the target or an unmarked distance (when unmarked you must
estimate the yardage to the target and aim accordingly)
- Lakehead Archers has
3 different adult classes at each shoot, when numbers permit we have
separate male and female divisions in each class;
-
traditional - you must use traditional bows, recurve or longbows with no
sights. The targets will be a maximum of 35 yds
-
Hunter class - you can use any kind of equipment and the targets are set
up a maximum of 35 yards from the stake
- Challenge - any
equipment and the targets are set up a maximum of 50 yds (5 yds
variance) from the stake
- Crossbow -
maximum 50yds
- NO BROADHEADS allowed
to be shot at the 3D targets (or any other club targets) under any
circumstances.
We also have a number
of youth divisions, there are some changes here which will bring us in
line with changes made by some governing bodies;
- Peewee division -
9 yrs and under, maximum yardage of 15 yards
- Pre-Cub division
- 12 yrs and under, maximum of 25 yards
- Cub division
- 14 yrs and under, maximum yardage of 35 yards
- Cadet division - 16 yrs and under, maximum yardage of
35 yards
- Junior division
- 17yrs, maximum yardage of 35 yards
Youth archers may
choose to shoot in an older age division or the adult divisions. If
entered in the adult division they must then pay the adult shoot fee.
- The targets are
scored as follows;
- 5pts - anywhere in
the body color of the target (antlers or horns, hoofs, rocks or logs
score a zero)
- 8pts - anywhere
inside the furthest outside scoring ring (simulates vitals) on target
-10pts- anywhere
inside the larger circle which is located within the 8pt area
- 10X - counts as 10
points and a X for tie breaking the X-ring is located inside the 10 ring
***an arrow must only touch
the line of the higher scoring zone to receive the hgiher scoring value
someone in the
group other than the shooter should call the value of their own arrow
- Leave the target as
it was before you shot it, if it moved while pulling arrows please
re-set it properly.
- You cannot break
branches or remove foliage from the course or shooting lanes, this is
part of the challenge. You may have to bend or stretch a little or
shoot kneeling. When the course is set up every effort is made to
ensure that the complete vital area is unobstructed for both left and
right hand shots.
- The persons shooting the
stakes (distance) furthest from the target must shoot the target first -
ie. Challenge stake, then Hunter class, then Peewee.
- You cannot discuss yardage or share information
regarding the yardage of a target with other Archers.
- A part of your body
must touch the stake or marker while you take the shot.
- Range finders are not
allowed on the course except for the Hunter round.
- binoculars are
allowed (encouraged) to see where the scoring areas of the target are
located. National bodies have a rule of a maximum magnification power
of 8.5X - however we do not enforce it locally.
- Awards are given for
the top 3 positions in each division on the following basis - 3 shooters
1 award, 4shooters 2 awards, 5 shooters 3 awards. This rule does not
apply to the youth divisions.
- Except where
otherwise stated the first round shot will be the round which is
considered in the standings.
- All prizes are given
out by random draw from the list of all registered shooters.
- score cards must be
submitted immediately after the round is complete to be considered for
awards.
- Every attempt should
be made to have no more than 5 shooters in a group, if you see that your
group is slowing up the course do not rush just let the group(s) behind
you shoot through.
- Allow the group ahead
of you to pull their arrows and leave the target lane before approaching
the shooting stake.
- If you or your group
are looking for arrows behind the target be sure to leave someone in
front of the target so the group behind you doesn't start shooting, if
there are groups behind you please keep arrow searching time short - you
can go back later to look.
- If you find an arrow
that doesn't belong to you bring it back to the clubhouse and place it
in the found arrow bucket. You will appreciate it when someone
inevitably returns the favor.
It is going to take
awhile to shoot the course, many people stop in at the canteen half way
through the course for a rest and snack/meal.