My wife and I along with a handful of volunteers hosted an Easter Fun Shoot at our local club today. 45 people participated. What was very interesting was all but 7 were new to archery. Very exciting to see new faces enjoying the sport for the first time. I had to dive into the clubs new bow and arrow stache to make sure everyone had equipment for the day. I know, good problem to have. What I also liked was just how many people wanted to shoot the trad bows over the Genesis compounds. We have a variety of recurves from 18-45lbs draw weight. In both left and right hand. I’ve worked hard to get our equipment modernized and see more and more wanting to shoot the recurves. Warms my heart. We even had a couple of our regulars who shoot compounds try and really enjoy traditional bows. Win win for all of us. Lots of smiles, lots of laughs and many memories were made today.

Had to re straighten in-between every step. Im sure these arrows will affect my blood pressure. But I like to paint and I like this crest so when I order better shafts I think I'll do this pattern again.

Shooting a score for our winter league competition on Tradtional Thursday I was able to shoot a perfect end 25/25 and three X’s in the barebow division.. Not every end is photo worthy but I’m proud of this one. Ended the round with a 128/150.

While the never ending winter and rehabbing a shoulder injury are keeping me from shooting much I did get my new arrows arrows glued up with some field tips. The remaining half dozen will get 3 blade VPA 190gr for spring turkey and potentially bear and a couple judos.

Tonight during our first monthly hangout, we drew the winner of the Spring Turkey Giveaway live. 🎉 Congratulations to: @Ken Borst You are the winner of: 🦃 Foam Turkey Decoy 3-Pack 🪶 Custom DrBleess Slate Call + Striker 🦃 Quaker Boy “Cutting Hen” Diaphragm Call A strong setup heading into spring turkey season. 📣 Thank you to everyone who entered. We finished at 43 / 45 entries - just two short of unlocking the giveaway officially but because we were so close, Grant and I counted as the final two votes and pushed it over the line. (Yes… because we really wanted this giveaway to happen 😄) 🔥 This Was Bigger Than a Giveaway What matters most is that people participated. You entered. You engaged and showed up. That is what keeps TradBowhunter - Ethical Predator Community strong. 🧱 Monthly Giveaways Continue This was our second giveaway, and we plan to keep doing them every month. So if you didn’t win this time - all good. 👉 There will be another chance next month. ☕ Our Monthly Hangout Starts Here Tonight also marked the beginning of something new: Once a month, Premium members gather with their favourite beverage and simply hang out with other Ethical Predators. No agenda. No pressure.Just good people, shared values, and real conversation.