Hi everyone,
not sure this is the right forum to post this so mods please move to the right place if needed. I am new to traditional bows (previously shot compound) but I just received a Stalker Stickbow Coyote recurve FXT and I am learning how to shoot it. Its a 62 inch bow and 49# at 28 inches. I have been listening to trad archery podcasts for months, watched 3 DVDs of the Masters of the Barebow series, and have been doing a lot of online reading. However, it would be nice to shoot with someone here in San Antonio and learn from them as well. I went to one of the archery ranges and they did not know anyone who shoots traditional. So my question is does anyone here have any suggestions? There is a Texas traditional club that I will contact as well.
Thanks
Not from Texas but, welcome from the Pacific NW! Enjoy the journey. :wavey: :campfire:
I'm a few hours down the road in Georgetown , your welcome to come shoot at my place. I have a 50 target range in my front pasture..
Going to a Trad shoot tomorrow and Sun in The Killeen area...PM me your # if you want the info...
That's a good bow you have , South is a good dude , he and Jake came to Tx and hunted for a week with my buddy Paul and me. He texted me a few weeks ago and told me I have a bow headed my way shortly. All I'm sure of is it's a Jackal longbow , can't wait to see it and start flinging some arrows with it...
,,,Sam,,,
TBOT - Traditional Bowhunters of Texas , is the State Trad club...
I'm in San Antonio,and I've been looking for someone to shoot with. I've got a hectic work schedule,but I bet we could work something out.
Quote from: SAM E. STEPHENS on June 02, 2018, 01:08:23 AM
I'm a few hours down the road in Georgetown , your welcome to come shoot at my place. I have a 50 target range in my front pasture..
Going to a Trad shoot tomorrow and Sun in The Killeen area...PM me your # if you want the info...
That's a good bow you have , South is a good dude , he and Jake came to Tx and hunted for a week with my buddy Paul and me. He texted me a few weeks ago and told me I have a bow headed my way shortly. All I'm sure of is it's a Jackal longbow , can't wait to see it and start flinging some arrows with it...
,,,Sam,,,
Sam, were you at the hill country shootout this year? I think I might have talked to you. I remember talking to someone shooting a Coyote who had hunted with South.
I'm in Austin so if you ever need someone to shoot with let me know. Always looking for more trad guys to hang out with. Usually go out to Austin Archery club and shoot their 3D but you're not far away in Georgetown.
James
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There's TBOT and they do shoots and stuff around the state, but what I wish we had and I think you're looking for is a local, active year round situation perhaps with a local 3D/target range where guys can get together anytime and walk and shoot.
I'm in Fredericksburg and I certainly know that's what I would like! Once I get my house started and stuff, maybe I'll just make that!
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Quote from: Maddog20/20 on June 02, 2018, 11:00:22 AM
There's TBOT and they do shoots and stuff around the state, but what I wish we had and I think you're looking for is a local, active year round situation perhaps with a local 3D/target range where guys can get together anytime and walk and shoot.
I'm in Fredericksburg and I certainly know that's what I would like! Once I get my house started and stuff, maybe I'll just make that!
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Good to see there are some other traditional shooters nearby.
Austin Archery club leaves a 30 Target course up pretty much year round. Me and a few friends will shoot it every now and then.
I'm also thinking about setting up a 30 target course on my family's ranch outside llano if anyone would be up for going out there on occasion, chasing pigs, and shooting 3D. We've got something like 26 targets already so I just need to buy a few more. map out the course, and get it set up.
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I'm in Sonora, which is about 2 1/2hrs west of SA on I10. There is not much of anything out here close, but there is a trad only club in San Angelo, which is only about an hour from me. I am amassing targets, and am going to make my own range here at the house. I also shoot a lot of TBOT, and other 3D shoots all over.
I know there are at least a few trad guys in/around San Antonio. Keep looking, and you will find them. Go to any 3D shoot, and there are usually at least a few trad guys there.
Good luck, and maybe we will meet up at a shoot somewhere down the road.
Bisch
I'm a couple hours south of ya, in Corpus Christi. Haven't been able to shoot in a very long time, but I'm starting to get things figured out and hopefully I can start shooting again this summer before I have to start college applications and school/work stuff.
I live in San Antonio hit me up I'm down to shoot.
Yes I was at the Shoot-out , my. Buddy Paul was shooting the Stalker Coyote. South and Jake made the trip to Tx and hunted at Paul's place for several days then hunted with me and my buddy Donald.
Just hit me up if anyone ever wants to shoot at my place...
,,,Sam,,,
Relieved that there are other trad shooters in San Antonio! Cy14 and Alexander I will message you when I finally get my bow tuned correctly and ready to shoot. Sam, that would be a blast and one day I would like to make it out there. Sounds like you have a great set up!
Glad to hear there are so many trad shooters in the area. I'm making the transition from comping to trad and would to have some folks to shoot with. I live in the Hill Country (between F'burg and Kerrville) but I work in San Antonio. I went to the TBOT shoot in Vanderpool earlier this year and it was good. Do any of you shoot 3D at Camp Bullis? Is that open to the public? Do many trad shooters show up?
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I have not been to camp bullis I think it's still up and running, I've never been to any trad shoot whatsoever and I've been shooting for 9 years I think, I definitely would enjoy shooting with other guys who shoot trad bows as well. I think I just need to break the ice and I'm sure it would snowball from there.
Quote from: IndioArcher on June 03, 2018, 08:38:02 AM
Glad to hear there are so many trad shooters in the area. I'm making the transition from comping to trad and would to have some folks to shoot with. I live in the Hill Country (between F'burg and Kerrville) but I work in San Antonio. I went to the TBOT shoot in Vanderpool earlier this year and it was good. Do any of you shoot 3D at Camp Bullis? Is that open to the public? Do many trad shooters show up?
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I'm in Fbg and I shoot the Fredericksburg Archery Club shoots. They're a lot of fun and there are a few trad guys that go. The last one had quite a few and there's a TBOT shoot coming up next month.
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Quote from: InFamousElGuapo on June 02, 2018, 11:09:44 PM
Relieved that there are other trad shooters in San Antonio! Cy14 and Alexander I will message you when I finally get my bow tuned correctly and ready to shoot. Sam, that would be a blast and one day I would like to make it out there. Sounds like you have a great set up!
Sounds good Jason. I've got a paper tuner I made,and I guess you could bareshaft in a round bale. You could come out and play with it. I have a lot of shafts,and different tip weights.
Fredericksburg TBoT shoot is on Sat, July 14th.
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I will be there, and hope to meet a few of y'all!!!!
Bisch
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Camp Bullis is open to the public, but if it is like it was the last time I have been (couple years ago), you have to call the Outdorr Recreation folks ahead of time and give them your info. Otherwise, they would not let you in the gate the day of the shoot.
Bisch
Welcome aboard.............live in Georgetown and hunt in mason County
My whole fam is trad and we are in San Antonio. You can come over and shoot if you want help tuning or just want to shoot.. I'm on the DL with a recent shoulder surgery though so all I can do is watch. Pm me if interested. I'm 26 and act like I know everything just for a fair warning.
Bullis is open to the public and there are normally at least a couple other trad guys there. Bisch tells the truth, you do have to get on the list before you go. But if you don't, you just wait at the gate and someone from rod and gun will drive down and get you (I pretty much forget every time). Now you can just email them your info though. Wish I had the email address to give you, but I don't .
Quote from: Mikewarren33 on June 04, 2018, 08:47:45 PM
My whole fam is trad and we are in San Antonio. You can come over and shoot if you want help tuning or just want to shoot.. I'm on the DL with a recent shoulder surgery though so all I can do is watch. Pm me if interested. I'm 26 and act like I know everything just for a fair warning.
Bullis is open to the public and there are normally at least a couple other trad guys there. Bisch tells the truth, you do have to get on the list before you go. But if you don't, you just wait at the gate and someone from rod and gun will drive down and get you (I pretty much forget every time). Now you can just email them your info though. Wish I had the email address to give you, but I don't .
Its been a few years since Ive been to camp Bullis. Calling and getting on list must have started after I quite going. Its a nice shoot. Go early when its cooler. Make sure you have current vehicle inspection sticker and Insurance.
Welcome InFamousElGuapo! Love the name! Obviously a fan of "The Three Amigos" :biglaugh: .....one of my wife and kids' favorites!!!
A day with Sam with is like going to a Trad seminar....you will jump your knowledge base a bunch IMO. He's helped me tons...or at least tries to...LOL!!!! I'm a difficult student..... His range is super fun btw!!!
Have fun with your Trad journey!!
Kestimator - yes, Three Amigos is one of my favorite movies! I really plan on going to Sam's one day, it sounds like a great place to shoot.
Mike Warren, I will hit you up one day. I am all ears and willing to learn! I am working on call a few upcoming weekends and have vacation the beginning of July so it will probably be mid July sometime.
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Fredericksburg TBoT shoot is on Sat, July 14th.
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I will be there, and hope to meet a few of y'all!!!!
Bisch
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I'll be there
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I'm the Paul that Sam is referencing. Drop either of us a note anytime. I live in Boerne so I'm only 45 min from S.A.
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