The Buck Stops Here
Bow Hunter’s Challenge
Getting ready for hunting season has never been this much fun. Dust off your hunting rigs and come out to the range for our annual 3D competition. Get some final preparation before going out to the real thing.
Be sure to register early or let us know you’re coming by interacting on our Facebook event below!
Let's Do This
The 10th Annual Bow Hunters Challenge
Event Details
August 24th, 2024
Registration is available online or by phone
$40 early registration, before August 21st
$45 late registration
$55 on-site registration
On-site registration available from 8:30 am - 9:00 am
Announcements & Shooting is scheduled to begin at 9:00 am
Preregistering will automatically enter you into the Door Prize Drawing
Food vendors on-site from 11am to 2pm! Be sure to come hungry!
3D Competition Details
20 Targets
ASA Style Scoring and Equipment Rules
14 ring is included (must be called)
Top or Bottom 12 will be announced morning of competition
General equipment rules will follow ASA standards with a few exceptions
Hunter Set Ups:
12 in. stabilizer or less
Fixed or Adjustable Pins
Magnification & Range finders permitted
NO BROADHEADS!!!!
Don’t forget to check out our new challenge round formats below!
Divisions With Max Yardage
Some divisions are altered from regular ASA rules.
| Class | Age | Stake Color | Max Yardage |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Open | All Ages | White | 45 |
| Senior Hunter | 50+ | Red | 40 |
| Men's Hunter | All Ages | Red | 40 |
| Woman's Hunter | All Ages | Blue | 30 |
| Olympic Recurve | All Ages | Blue | 30 |
| Bow Novice | All Ages | Blue | 30 |
| Barebow | All Ages | Blue | 30 |
| Young Adults Open | 13-17 | Blue | 30 |
| Traditional | All Ages | Yellow | 25 |
| Youth Open | 12 & Under | Yellow | 25 |
Awards
Awards will be given out once all scores are entered and verified. If you finish early be sure to take part in some of our challenge and novelty targets!
Long Shot Challenge
In this challenge archers try their accuracy on a 90+ yard long shot! The archer with the arrow closest to the center of the hit ring will take home a NEW Delta McKenzie 3D Target!
1 arrow for $1
6 arrows for $5
“Hold My Drink” Challenge
This round consists of 5 targets that can be shot after the main event and is included with your registration. Competitors may choose to participate in 1 or all challenges, but can only take 1 shot per challenge. Challenges will vary in difficulty and distance. The competitor with the greatest number of successful challenge hits will walk away with a NEW Delta McKenzie 3D Target.
Participation is voluntary. All competitors are automatically registered for this challenge.
Sponsors
We would like to thank the following companies for their support and participation in our annual Bow Hunters Challenge. Door prizes are provided by all of these great sponsors! In 2022, we received over $5000 in merchandise for our door prizes!
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsor
We’re always in search of more sponsors for this great event! This competition has a large reach in South-East primarily in Florida and Georgia. For more information contact us at CustomerServiceNewberry@esdf.org.
Sponsorship Levels:
Bronze: $250
Silver: $500
Gold: $750
Platinum: $1000
