Hi folks, it's time to start thinking about getting an early start on the 3D archery season for 2016.

The American Traditional Archer along with Compton Traditional Bowhunters will again be hosting the 7th annual Pre Spring Arrow Fling.

What better way to start shedding that rust and cabin fever than by making the trip to Tannehill Historical State Park in McCalla, AL. The dates for 2016 are February 26, 27 & 28, 2016.

There's plenty of greta motels for those that don't camp, but, tremendous camp sites and unlimited primitive camp sites for those to DO like to camp.

There will be plenty of unbelievable Vendors here and Compton Traditional Bowhunters will again be hosting their outstanding youth events on Saturday.

I'll be posting photos, and other information along the way.

Here's hoping that everyone has a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

Terry Harris [email protected]

I can't wait!!! I look forward to it every year!

:)

The family and I are ready. The kids are more excited than ever.

I also want to announce that I will be conducting devotion again this year. Sunday morning at 8:30. The Vulcan pavilion, located behind the registration pavilion.

I am going to try and make this on the way down to the PBS conv.

Can't make it this year, but have been to two of the last three. Awesome gettogether at a great location in historical Tannehill State Park. Enjoy.

I said something to my wife about it last week. she said something about making sure we had electric blankets. :>) if we make the Fling, more than likely we wont be able to make the Hill. decisions, decisions.

wish I were well enough to make

always a great time at tannehill!

great to visit some of our southern friends too!

The wife, and I have already booked it off of work... we'll be there! (I just hope this Bell's Palsey is over with by then).

Count me in - cant wait -

Yep this is a good one that you don't want to miss. Pappy

I had a tree fall and break my tipi poles. I'll be there but may have to sleep in the ditch.

Thanks guys, looking forward to seeing you all here. The picture above is of the old Grist Mill as you enter Farley Field, where all the activities take place.

The photo here is the Tannehill General Store, where you check in to camp.

Terry Harris

By the way, for those of you that don't know what the "American Traditional Archer" is, here's a brief explanation.

The "American Traditional Archer" is a publication that I mail out at the beginning of each year with now over 90 events such as the Pre Spring Arrow Fling listed all across the country.

If you're interested in receiving this publication being becoming a member of the ATA, email me and I'll email you the details how. VERY CHEAP!!!

Terry Harris [email protected]

One view of Farley Field. The building closest is the Farley Field bathhouse, one of a total of three in the Park. The pavilion seen is the registration area. I'll share many other photos as time goes along.

Terry Harris

Traditions Leathercraft is sure hoping to make it out there this year! Getting out of the Oklahoma cold and sharing camp, shooting with friends and making new friends sounds great!

For primitive camping do we need to call ahead and make arrangements?

Thanks - K.C.

Not at al KC, just come on down and find a good place for yourself.

Terry Harris

Man I wish Tracey and I could be there again this year but we have to miss it this year. We plan to be Back in 2017. If you are hoping to see us to check out some bows and or youth bows Jim Pyle JP Enterprises plans to be there and he Carries our bows.

We'll miss you two David.

Folks, while you're here and you want to relax from flingin arrows (I can't believe that of course), there's many things to see at Tannehill.

Here's a few of Tannehill's sites to see. Here are some photos of the Blast Furnace that was actually used during the Civil War.

Terry Harris

Here's another

And another.

I'll put other photos along the way.

Terry Harris

The ol' Blacksmith Shop may be goin' as well.

The Grist Mill is pretty cool also.

Terry Harris

Hi Folks, Rhonda & I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas, and are ready to ring in the New Year, 2016.

We also hope everybody is looking forward to this year's Pre-Spring Arrow Fling.

Terry Harris

The Nocking Point will not be able to get there this year.Hopefully next year.No better place to attend a shoot than Tannehill! Terry

Mr. Harris, what is the extra cost for me to camp in my brown chevy van Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & leave Sunday around noon. Only thing I would need,is to have a Porta John nearby? Also is there a community shower.

Mr. Babcock, here is the link to the park with camping rates. The restroom building in Farley Field where the shoot is held is a bathhouse for the primitive camping area. http://www.tannehill.org/

Bill and I will definitely be there along with the rest of the Mississippi group as well as the Tenn boys and N Carolina one. See y'all there. Marsha.

Terry....send me info on Vendor rates, etc [email protected]

Looking forward to having you all here. Marsha, I'll email you.

Terry Harris

This is a good one for sure. Pappy

Thanks Pappy

Terry Harris

Folks, the courses are set up through the beautiful wooded areas at Tannehill State Park as well Camp Jack Wright, adjacent to the Park.

Come take a nice walk with us and fling a few arrows along the way.

Terry Harris

Three course, 36 McKenzie 3D targets with special weekend rates allowing you to fling arrows til your fingers hurt.

Vendors, fun, friendships, free chili supper Saturday night.

YA'LL COME!!!

Terry Harris

Beautiful place for a shoot. Pappy

Do I need to make reservations for my travel trailer?

Absolutely not, but it is a first come basis. There are approximately 300 improved sites so finding a spot shouldn't be a problem.

Terry Harris

TTT. Pappy

Thanks Pappy

Terry Harris

You bet, don't want anyone to miss this one. Pappy

Great camping for RV's

Terry Harris

One of the three bathhouses at Tannehill State Park, great conveniences.

Terry Harris

Approximately 300 campsites at the Park. All have water & power and a few also have sewer hook-up. There is a dumping station as well.

Terry Harris

Tannehill State Park also has unlimited primitive camping areas.

Terry Harris

For those that don't camp, there are several great motels within minutes of Tannehill.

Terry Harris

that's the cleanest forest floor I've ever seen! can there be camp fires and if so what's your experiences getting firewood,, I know it can run out at campsites when there is a high volume of people but do other people bring some forsale on the side,, that type of thing? do you need your own fire rings.

Hi Ted, yes, camp fires are welcome and I try to have plenty of firewood and I also have a guy that can bring extra. Folks have collected rocks for their rings, if you have one you can bring, feel free.

I feel you'll have a great time, come on down.

Terry Harris

Here's a few photos of Farley Field, where all the Vendors as well as some RV & primitive camping goes on in the Park.

Terry Harris

Like I said beautiful place. Great course and folks to boot. Hard to beat that. Pappy

TTT Pappy

Back up. Pappy

TTT Pappy

Back up,it will be a great weekend. Pappy

You gotta be careful at Tannehill... those trees will reach out and grab your arrows! My arrow was no where near this bush and it just jumped out and grabbed my arrow... definitely was a sight to see! hahahaha

CD

I know a guy who could'a mounted that for ya, lol.

Terry Harris

CD, i think i would have left that arrow as it rest. Many a folk woulda gotten a laugh out of that.

My wife,i, and 3 kids plan to be there if the weather isnt nasty.

Do you have to shoot all three days to compete?

Arctic Hunter; the Pre Spring Arrow Fling is not a tournament. It is a very large fun shoot. Terry will have score cards if you would like to keep score or compete against some friends. It is a great event; you want be disappointed. I look at the Spring Fling as a traditional rendezvous. The venders, food and comradery are wonderful.

Thanks Matt, it is a fun shoot with lots of outstanding Vendors here as well (as you mentioned).

Terry Harris

Back up for a great time. Pappy

Back up again. Pappy

Terry,do you have a list of Vendors for this event yet?

I'm working on that and hopefully will post them soon.

Terry Harris

the pictures of this , are Killing me

would love to make it

just can't get away

looked at this thread many time and been there in my thoughts

would love to be there camping and shooting

Andy Man; you got to go. You would have a blast.

We need to setup a Leatherwall booth that people from here can sign into.

I know I would , thats what is wearing on me

Having a place to sign in for Leatherwall would be great....put faces to the names on here. I got a chance to meet several people from here at the Tennessee Classic shoots. It was awesome. Marsha.

Maybe Terry will chime in. Sounds like a good idea to me. I also wanted to give an invitation to everyone. I am planning a devotion for Sunday morning at 8:30. The devotion will be behind the registration pavilion. We had a great turnout last year. Everyone seemed to enjoy theirself.

Back up. I know Terry's hands are full but I bet if someone wanted to head it up and tell folks where to come and meet he wouldn't have a problem with it.I know from the TN.Classic that the guy running it has a lot on his plate so any help is much appreciated in matters like that. Pappy

I've only been to a couple of the Classics, HH and TN. When you get there, take a minute to look at what Terry and Pappy have done and are doing at that time, it is mind boggling. they have to love it because there is no way I could even thing about doing it.

My boys with the results of a few long shots at a target.... about 45 yards or so... yea, we were about 20 yards behind Terry's stake!

This is a super fun shoot!

CD

cd, that is one purty bow right there!

Thanks Gerald! When you see someone toting it at this year's shoot... say Hi to us! I'm really looking forward to the shoot! :)

CD

Back up. Pappy

i sure will cd! always look forward to this shoot!

Thanks guys, now a few photos of Vendors row with some of the Vendors that have been here or still plan on being here.

Terry Harris

I plan to go. Hopefully the weather is nice...I suppose I'll go either way.

My brother and I usually play a little $1 per target wager 1 round. Anybody that wants to get in on it PM me and we'll meet up. He sux and I'm decent, so if you're good you stand a good chance of making a few bucks :)

Spoke with Monty Browning this evening, he's coming to his first PSAF. He'll being doing a seminar on some of his hunting adventures, Friday night.

I'm putting together a list of Vendors, should be some great ones again.

Terry Harris

That's great Terry, he is a fun speaker to listen to. Pappy

Back up. Pappy

Is there a swap and trade blanket sale?

I'm willing to have a trade blanket on Saturday afternoon if there's interest. There is, however, the Championship Shoot-Off going on Sat before supper.

Terry Harris

Perhaps I missed it but is there food available?

There will be a food Vendors there serving breakfast on Saturday and Sunday as well as lunch on Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

I'll be serving a great chili supper Saturday night FREE.

HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT.

Terry Harris

Back up, closing in on us , Terry is fixing to get really busy . Pappy

I know we have a month to go but things aren't looking good for me to make it. :(

Well, I hope you can make it Eddie.

Terry Harris

Back up. Pappy

Here are a few Vendors you've been here before and some that plan on being here this year.

Terry Harris

I'll post more later.

Some mighty fine vendors at this event, covers most any need you may have. Pappy

Getting closer time to pack up camp and head down soon. gm.

Four weeks away!!!

Terry Harris

I would like to invite you to come and join us Sunday morning at 8:30 for devotion. It will be at the Vulcan pavilion located behind the registration pavilion. Everybody is invited. Thanks.

Back up. Pappy

Back up

Terry Harris

Yep, Pappy

Back up. Pappy

Just a short time now. Pappy

TTT. Pappy

Thanks Pappy.

THREE WEEKS FROM TODAY FOLKS!!!

Terry Harris

are the Black widow guys going to be there?

According to Roger, yep.

Terry Harris

Folks, I've started a Vendors list post here on Leatherwall.

Terry Harris

OMG!!! Never realized that many people into old school. What fun that looks to be. The grounds are terribly awesome looking. Wow!!!

Come once Bill, I truly believe you'll be back.

Terry Harris

Getting a great list of Vendors coming this year, check out the Pre Spring Vendors post I started.

Terry Harris

NINETEEN DAYS AWAY!!!

Folks, Tannehill Historical State Park is one of the best places I ever seen to hold such an event as the Pre Spring Arrow Fling.

Tremendous camping for those that RV camp, unlimited primitive camping, three bathhouses, bilking and hiking trails, a Church for those that hate to miss sunday service (although our friend Matt Steed will be hosting a Sunday Service close to the registration area on Sunday morning.

For those that don't camp, there are several great motels and restaurants within minutes of the Park.

Following are a few photos at Tannehill.

Terry Harris

Here's the nice little church, everyone's welcome.

Here's the Iron & Steel Museum, I'll post a few photos inside of it a little later.

There are now over 11 miles of bike trails now.

Here's Tannehill General Store, also camping registration area.

Back Up

Terry Harris

Ready to knock the dust off and enjoy a great time.

2 more weeks, man time flies and love the looks of Gas prices right now. Pappy

Folks, so far there are FOUR BOWS from OUTSTANDING BOWYERS/ARCHERY COMPANIES, along with several hundred dollars of other items to be raffled off for the Boy Scout Camp I raise money for.

Still working one another bow or two.

Terry Harris

I am finally going to make this shoot! Looking forward to it, thanks to those for all the work that goes into such an event

You won't regret it Corey. Pappy

Thanks Pappy, got some great things going on this year.

Terry Harris

I know you do as always. Pappy

Thanks Pappy,

SIXTEEN DAYS FROM TODAY FOLKS!!!

Terry Harris

You bet Terry, don't want anyone to miss this because they didn't know about it. Pappy

Folks, this is a wonderful shoot for many reasons. The weather usually is good (no rear-end deep snow), the people are great and the park is awesome. So much history around the iron works and lots of photo ops. We can't make it this year but will be there in the spring of 2017 again...good Lord willin.

Guys please don't forgot about the Sunday morning devotion. 8:30 Vulican pavilion. It is located right behind the registration pavilion. All are welcome. God Bless.

2 More weeks. Pappy

Fletching a new set of arrows for it.

I've got FIVE BOWS for the Raffle at this event:

Northern Mist Longbow from Northern Mist Longbows ~ DAS Bow from 3Rivers ~ Big Jim Custom Longbow from Big Jim's Bow Co. ~ Legends Recurve from Legends Bows ~ Bear Kodiak from Bear Archery

There will also be hundreds of dollars of other items to go with this raffle.

Terry Harris

THIRTEEN DAYS AWAY!!!

Terry Harris

Dang, I have to sit this one out for the second year in a row for health reasons.

I hate that Eric, hope you get to feeling better.

Terry Harris

TWELVE DAYS AWAY!!!

Terry Harris

Back up. Pappy

Got my best looking three bows waxed and new strings coming from Bearbowman, some new arrows made and a bunch of points, my new Stetson crushable hat arrived, and my camping gear and coffee pot are ready. Got some spending money ready to go too for a new custom armguard.

Today, have to visit the Doctor with my Wife of 47 years about her kidney xrays. If all is good, all I have to do is throw it all in the back seat and put gas in the car.

Mr. HARRIS I Have 9.5 hr drive to get there from Amherst Va. Expected arrival time would be around 2pm Thursday, would there be any where to shoot archery Thurs. afternoon?

Harold, I've got a practice area to fling your arrows, but even though this is a non- competitive event, I don't really think I'll have time to start registering folks to let them go out on the main courses on Thursday.

Terry Harris

Come on Terry just one more thing.LOL Back up. Pappy

Folks, I posted the information below in an earlier post here on my thread.

"I've got FIVE BOWS for the Raffle at this event: Northern Mist Longbow from Northern Mist Longbows ~ DAS Bow from 3Rivers ~ Big Jim Custom Longbow from Big Jim's Bow Co. ~ Legends Recurve from Legends Bows ~ Bear Kodiak from Bear Archery"

3Rivers Archery has decided, instead, of donating a DAS Bow, I spoke with Johnathan Karch and he wants to donated one of their Tomahawk "Legacy" 3 piece takedown longbows. WOW, it's a beautiful bow folks, thank you Johnathan.

There will also be hundreds of dollars of other items to go with this raffle.

Terry Harris

Back up. Pappy

Thanks Pappy,

Folks, let's not forget, after the drawing the raffle tickets, Kevin "Rocky" Rockwell's wife is bringing one of his favorite bows to auction off with those proceeds going to the Boy Scout Camp as well.

NOW, everyone that got their raffle tickets for the Camp knew that each ticket was a dollar apiece or an arms length worth of tickets for $20.00 and two arms lengths for $35.00.

Those arms lengths usually averaged anywhere from 78 to 160 tickets for the $20 & $35 they put down.

This year, I'm making it easier and a little more interesting. For $20 you get 80 tickets and for $40, you get 200 tickets. After all, it's about raising money for the Boy Scout Camp and you actually get more tickets for the price.

Terry Harris

Terry you can put me down for $100 worth of tickets. Plus I'll be happy to donate a handmade leather quiver for you all too use to raffle or however you want to raise money for your event.

I look forward to meeting you all next week!

K.C.

Sounds Great K.C., you will certainly be welcomed here.

Terry Harris

I definitely want some raffle tickets!

will anyone there be selling staves? I would like to buy a couple osage if someone would sell some that would be good for a beginner. call or txt if you would. (803)924-3549 thanks benji

1 more week. Pappy

b-dog, there used to be a guy selling Osage staves, he hasn't been here in a while. There's normally a few staves being sold here though.

Terry Harris

Back up, 1 week, Pappy

Thanks Pappy,

Yep, one week away, can you believe it's been a year.

AND WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES!!!

Last year was the worst for our weather for the Pre Spring Arrow Fling. On Monday we were setting up the courses on a cloudy day that never got out of the 30's.

Had a snow storm on Wednesday and a cold rain on Thursday. Started out at 21 degrees on a cloudy Friday.

Saturday was the only day that was a beautiful day and Sunday was cloudy with threatening rain.

GREAT NEW THOUGH, next weekend looks as though we're gonna have OUTSTANDING WEATHER.

LETS KEEP OUR FINGERS CROSSED!!

Terry Harris

Everyone is welcome to attend the Sunday morning devotion. It will be located at the Vulkin pavilion; right behind the regisration pavilion. 8:30 Sunday morning.

SIX DAYS AWAY FOLKS!!!

Terry Harris

As of today the weather looks like it will be good again. No rain and temps around 60 for highs. It will be a fun weekend.

Anybody got a list of vendors coming?

Joshua, I'll bring the Pre Spring Vendors thread back to the top of Leatherwall.

Terry Harris

Folks, it may have chances of rain Monday through Wednesday, but the weekend weather outlook looks........

OUTSTANDING!!!

Terry Harris

See you there!!! Can't wait.

My family of 4 will be there sat morning.

Back up, looking good so far. Pappy

WEATHER LOOKS OUTSTANDING FOR THE WEEKEND!!!

ONLY FOUR DAYS AWAY!!!

Folks, I don't believe I've seen the weather so so GREAT for the Pre Spring Arrow Fling before.

If you're ever going to make this event, NOW'S THE TIME.

Terry Harris

Hey Terry, It's been about 3 years since i have attended!!! Life sometimes gets in the way!!! In the past you have always put on a great shoot. I am like a kid at Christmas, I can't wait for friday to get here!!! Rodney Ayles ( MS )

Great Rodney, good to have you back.

Terry Harris

Just a few more days.Looked at the weather and it looks great.

Pappy

Thanks Pappy,

Yep the weekend weather looks OUTSTANDING!!!

THREE DAYS TO GO FOLKS!!!

Terry Harris

Heading out 1st thing in the morning see you mid day

gm.

What is the week end 3 day shooting Cost? What is the 3 night & 3 day camping cost To sleep in my van? Don't need elec. Or sewage hook ups.74 years old.

Harold, you can shoot till your fingers fall off for only $35.00 for the entire weekend, as many rounds as you can get in. Plus, I feed you free on Saturday night, chili and tea supper.

Camping in your van is just like primitive camping, which is $20.00 per night, but you qualify for a 15% discount because of your age ($17.00 per night).

Terry Harris

Folks, let's see now.

There are FIVE BOWS, totaling approximately somewhere between $3,500 & $4,000, not to mention somewhere between $1,000 & $2,000 in other donated items for these packages to raffle off for the Boy Scout Camp.

Terry Harris

This will be my first time attending this event. Wife and I heading down early Thur morn, hope to beat the snow forecasted for west Ohio.

Mr. Harris thank you for your pricing answers. Have couple more questions.what do you think your night time temps. Would be, am deciding what sleeping bag to bring. Am also setting up a trad. bow to shoot I happen to gap shoot, what do you think estimated longest and shortest distance shots would be? Thank you again.

Harold, if Terry sets up like he does for the Howard Hill Classic, the shots will be reasonable hunting distance shots with maybe one or 2 reasonable long shots in the field for variety. I was hoping to make it this year for my first Spring Fling trip but due to certain family situation(s) I will not be able to make it. I had a choice between this one and the HH Classic this year, I guess I will make the Classic instead.

someone miss an easy target for me. LOL I usually do. LOL

Harold, the temp forecasts look like mid thirties.

Also Harold, since this is a non-competitive event, there's only one stake, just to keep everyone lined up per target (safety). Once you see the distances, if you want to back up or get closer, coke shots with your friends, etc, please do so.

JUST MAKE IT FUN!!!

Terry Harris

By the way, those temps I said earlier are the night temps, the day temps are going to upper 50's to mid 60's and sunny.

Terry Harris

OK... it's official, the hotel room is booked, and I'm ready to start missing some targets!

Terry, if it's ok with you, we can have a meeting of the "Leatherwall" folks at my booth......... M Young Designs ........will have a sign in sheet and maybe we can put faces to names. We plan to set up Thursday afternoon (day after tomorrow ....yea!!!!!). Hope to see y'all there. Marsha

Back up, it's on. Pappy

I was hoping and praying the storms yesterday wouldn't effect the shoot this weekend.

Heading out from Oklahoma in an hour or so!

K.C., I don't know if you've seen the weather for this weekend, but it looks as good as one could hope for.

Sunny, great temps, especially at night for those camp fires and there'll be plenty of firewood.

Terry Harris

Terry What is the cost to shoot just Friday? Thanks

Fun times for sure at Tannehill.

Cost per round is $15.00, 36 3D targets. If you're going to shoot more than two rounds, you might just want to pay $35.00 for the weekend rate.

Terry Harris

It's on. Pappy

Thanks Pappy, you're right.

Tomorrow, Friday the 26th of February kicks off the 7th PRE SPRING ARROW FLING!!

The weather couldn't be better.

Terry Harris

The current Tannehill report is the weather is sunny & cool the oatmeal hot the bacon is Chrisp coffee is great! Its going to a fine weekend for flinging arrows.

Oh ya Terry is working like a beaver setting everything up

gm.

Hold the fort down Grant. Pappy

TODAY'S THE DAY!!!

Folks, let's kick off the 7th annual Pre Spring Arrow Fling starting today through Sunday.

If you were going to use the excuse of not making it because of a bad weather forecast, YOU CAN'T.

If you were going to use the excuse of not making it because of high fuel costs, YOU CAN'T.

The weather has never looked better, nor the gas prices been this low for this event.

NO EXCUSES, COME ON AND HAVE A GREAT TIME!!!

Terry Harris

I will be there first thing in the morning to setup camp! Going to be a great time!!!!!!

The weather here is perfect today, hope to be there Sunday. My daughter has her first softball tournament this year and of course its this weekend. Good luck and good shooting to everyone there.

You're right bigB, I don't believe the weather at this event has ever been this perfect.

Folks, if you can make it, you're still got today and tomorrow.

Great crowd yesterday and I have no doubt that today will be OUTSTANDING!!!

Terry Harris

Getting ready to leave right now... will be there today, and tomorrow. Had a great time there last year (Only went for one day), so we decided to go for 2 this year!

Big big turn out from what i could tell, seemed to be alot more younger say 12-20 year old trad shooters too , which is pretty awsome. Thanks to big jim i went home broke again :) , picked up one of his desert big horn recurves with copperhead skins, AWSOME bow to say the least. Thanks Terry for another job well done!

Terry did an awsome job of it yet again!

Had a blast today, and am getting some rest in the hotel down the road so I'm ready for another beautiful day tomorrow!

Had an awesome time.....thanks Terry and your crew. Good to meet some of the people on here. Marsha.

It was a great shoot. Thanks to everyone who had a part in putting it together.

Just got home great shoot weather was cool in the morning but the the sunshine and 50's thru the day were perfect for shooting foam good time to practice up for the 3D season to come.

the campfires in the evening were just right .

Now just need to get ready for the TAS shoot at Farmland hope to see ya'll there.

gm.

I want to thank everyone that stopped by my booth and supported Traditions Leathercraft. And a big shout out to Terry and the crew for a great shoot and time at Tannehill State Park!

K.C.

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