It's still a little early, but I wanted to get the registration forms posted for the tournament.

Looking forward to another great Expo and Tourney this year.

If you have any questions you can pm me, post them here, or email the club at [email protected]

See'Ya in January.

Let's see if I can post the files...

Well I guess not.

Now that's on my bucket list !! Hope to make it out there.

Can't wait always a good time.

Where and when is this shindig???? ;-)

This will make number, uh......, number......, a bunch for me. I think I missed one.

My daughter moved to Michigan last year. If the weather is good for traveling, we're going to make the trip from PA. I'm looking forward to it. Seeing my grandson too:)

Two months out now. Registrations are starting to roll in, get yours in if you want to shoot the tournament.

Love this show

Looking forward to the K-zoo Expo. Makes for a great winter time weekend get away. See you all there !! Safe travel for all.

Just sent my registration. See you in January! T

I grew up in Michigan. My Mom still lives there. I should go visit her --- in January!!!!

This shoot is outstanding!!!

Always a good time. Looking forward to Jaap Koppedrayer's Bamboo in Bow making seminar.

Bump.

More forms came in. To those folks I will be in touch with you soon to schedule your shoot times.

To everyone else... come on. ;0)

A little bird has told me that last year's Recurve and RU winners are returning. Come on out and give them a run for the money, or just watch some amazing shooting.

I'm going,this will be the first time to go.I have a little cash saved never been there only heard about it but dang I'm going this year. Jeepman

An updated list as of 11-20-2016 of Vendors who have committed to the 2017 Traditional Bowhunters Expo in Kalamazoo 3Rivers Archery, Ace Archery Tackle, BCY, Benefit 4 Kids, Black Widow Custom Bows, Farr West Leather, Grayling Outdoor Products, Great Northern Bowhunting Company, Greta Northern Quiver Company, Java Man Archery, Michigan Bowhunters, Michigan Longbow Association, National Wild Turkey Federation, Pine Hollow Longbows, Rhino Products, Safari Tuff, Selway Archery Products, Sparrow Designs, The Archers Collection, Traditional Archery Products, Traditional Bowhunter Magazine, Traditions Leathercraft, Yumi, Michigan Broadhead Collectors, True North Arrows, St Joe River Bows and Thunderbird Epoxy, Lost Nation Archery Company, Poison Dart Bows, C. Mally Concessions, Compton Traditional Bowhunters, Northern Mist Longbows, TradArchers' World Magazin, Hill Country Bows, TimberHawk Bows, Bearpaw USA, OMC Bowyer Supply, G Fred Asbell, Sitka Gear, Emerald Traditional Archery, Bear Archery, NewWood Longbows, Wirwicki Primitive Archery, Zipper, Safari Tuff, Predator Bows/Hunters Niche, Blacktail Bow Compnay, A&H Archery, Ron LaClair Traditional Archery, Kustom King Traditional Archery

benzy: The longbow winner will be there too...

BUMP...

Trillium, glad to hear. JRW, I got you and Scott.

wow ....... I am not on the committed list ...... that's a first ......... usually everyone thinks i am nutzz .......... hmmmmmmm but I didn't make the above list .....oh wait I am supposed to sign something and send it back to Ma Sharon ....... oh heck why start now ........ never have in the past ....... don't wanna start a new kinda tradition .......lol........... but I will be there as this is just like a big family reunion ....... and my family is the best there is ..... Happy Holidays all ....... Lonnie

For the 2nd time in 4 yrs. a work conference will keep me from KZoo. Atleast i wont blow 900.00 on another bow! See ya in 2018!! PS. I noticed on vendor list that Rod is so Tuff that Safari Tuff got listed twice.

Merry Christmas bump. ;0)

Hi All,

It's time to get serious and get... no, not Hoyt. Get registered. ;0) I've caught up on my paperwork and sent emails to those registered letting them know they are in. Right now, we still have plenty of room, but last year the registrations really started rolling in in January. So don't put it off too long.

See Ya Rob

Up we go...

Benzy,won,t make it this year.Down in florida till may.Have fun everyone,i did last year.VERY well run event.Gotta go wash the car in the driveway.LATER,Bill

Bill, I was going to let you use my lucky binoculars again this year. LOL. You'll be missed, enjoy the Florida weather.

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Trad Bow Expo Jan 27-28-29 in Kalamazoo MI. That's only 2 weeks from Friday. Who all is planning to go???

Hope you guys and gals get good weather. The roads around Kalamazoo get treacherous quickly!

Anybody have any info on availability of rooms near the expo?

YIKES!!!!!!! Guess what I forgot!!!!!!

I'm going, have every year since 1998.

I'll be going for the scone time and brining another 2! Looking forward to picking up some arrow supplies and some bow making supplies... And some camo... And some memories! I hope to bring home the most of those.

I've been to every one since the first and will be there again...same place.

Dan did you forget to send in your vendor registration? Give Bob a Call.

Mr LaClair Tracey and I are looking forward to seeing you.

Newest vendor list

An updated list as of 1-9-2017 of Vendors who have committed to the 2017 Traditional Bowhunters Expo in Kalamazoo 3Rivers Archery, Ace Archery Tackle, BCY, Benefit 4 Kids, Black Widow Custom Bows, Farr West Leather, Grayling Outdoor Products, Great Northern Bowhunting Company, Great Northern Quiver Company, Java Man Archery, Michigan Bowhunters, Michigan Traditional Bowhunters, Michigan Longbow Association, National Wild Turkey Federation, Pine Hollow Longbows, Rhino Products, Safari Tuff, Selway Archery Products, Sparrow Designs, The Archers Collection, Traditional Archery Products, Traditional Bowhunter Magazine, Traditions Leathercraft, Yumi, Michigan Broadhead Collectors, True North Arrows, St Joe River Bows and Thunderbird Epoxy, Lost Nation Archery Company, Poison Dart Bows, C. Mally Concessions, Compton Traditional Bowhunters, Northern Mist Longbows, TradArchers' World Magazine, Hill Country Bows, TimberHawk Bows, Bearpaw USA, OMC Bowyer Supply, G Fred Asbell, Sitka Gear, Emerald Traditional Archery, Bear Archery, NewWood Longbows, Wirwicki Primitive Archery, Zipper, Safari Tuff, Predator Bows/Hunters Niche, Blacktail Bow Company, A&H Archery, Ron LaClair's Traditional Archery, Kustom King Traditional Archery,Backcountry Hunters Anglers, Michigan Flint Knappers, Arrow-Fix, Sauers & Company Veneers, Backwater Legacies, Stalker Stickbows, Fedora Custom Bows, PBS, Woody Weights and Ty J Ceramics

The booth I had covered.

I forgot sleeping quarters. That has been rectified. There is one good thing about traveling for work. POINTS!

Bump for Crown and others...

Looking forward to another great event up in Kalamazoo this year. I'm looking forward to seeing friends from last year and meeting new ones this year.

Stop by Traditions Leathercraft and check out all the new items. Be sure to visit Northern Mist Longbows and check out his new heavy latigo Hill style back quivers too!

Safe travels to everyone going ~ K.C.

Is there a day and time for the self bow workshop? Thanks Greg.

So what's this upstart show all about?

I've got a new Matthews I need to test.

(I love this site no emoticons to help you figure out what I really mean) ;-)

I don't have a ride. I miss attending this great event.

I should be making the trip. First time attending this event. Wouldn't mind meeting some fellow leatherwallers.

"I've got a new Matthews I need to test."

Everyone knows Mathews don't need testing... Apparently they can even shoot by themselves.

Doesn't sound horrible. Hopefully NOAA knows what's up.

Thursday - A chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 36.

Thursday Night - Snow showers likely, mainly after 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 25.

Friday - Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 31.

Friday Night - Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 21.

Saturday - Snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 29.

Saturday Night - Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Sunday - Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 28.

Yes, hoping for good weather for a great weekend at K-zoo.

Sure wanted to go but just found out today im installing a new furnace and heat pump for my ex wife on the 28th. She needs it bad and me being in the buisness for 36 years I am able to save her about $3000. Our daughter and sil and grandson live with her.You guys have fun shoot straight and be safe.

Lots of great trad gatherings around the country that I wish I could attend, but too far away to drive. This one is 10min from my house. I've been to every one. Even when it was held at the Barry Co Expo center. MP

Great event.

Is Tall Tines going?

Bump. Just a few more days...

Just booked our hotel. We will be there on Friday. I am not into the competition stuff so much but I saw they have open shooting on Friday night. I might like to play a bit so will bring my bow. Anyone have details on what time that starts on Friday?

Also, what time do they start competing on Saturday. I bet that will be fun to watch.

Thanks, Bill

Doors open at 4 Friday

YH, Does open shooting start at 4 as well? I was aware when the doors open but unsure if the shooting started then as well.

Thanks! Bill

I haven't been in several years, but I am going Saturday. Doesn't look like we will have the usual snow storm pop up the day before. Seems a common theme quite often :)

Bill, yes open shooting will start at 4 also on friday.

well vans all packed ......wish me luck gettin there ....lol .......one of these yrs I wont have car issues ......lol so if ya see a vintage Ford Econoline van ....blue in color ....stop and give me a hand gettin there ........lol ......... I packed over 80 bows of my own for this weekend right along with some quivers too ..... see you all this weekend ......Lonnie

Wet, slushy snow here 3 hours North of KaZoo. Good luck down there and have fun.

I am leaving about 9am Friday. Lonnie your tables are one of my first stops!

Safe travels to all!

Bill

wow we must be close mgerard ....... cause were getting the sloppy stuff too ....... west of Cadillac

this is such a fun time ...... wouldnt miss it .... this is the best bunch of folks ...... Thanks for having me there !!! ..... Lonnie

Lonnie, you're close enough I can come visit! Southwest of you, near Baldwin. Roads in better shape this evening. Have fun and be safe all!

Lonnie what parts should I bring???? ;-)

See you all tomorrow

Besides my own bows, I'm bringing some of John McCullough's bows to sell for him. John's not making bows anymore so....

Right now in Kzoo it's 9:40pm. Might be 1in of snow on the ground and it's snowing very lightly. Due to the recent warm weather the ground is not frozen. The roads are only wet, snow is melting as soon as it hits pavement. Don't think anybody should have any driving problems attending this show. MP

dan .......... how about a new van ........lol .... got one of those just laying around ?? .....lol

Lonnie-- Will you be taking consignment bows on your table? I've got a couple I'd like to move.

I'll be there on Saturday morning. What time are the workshops?

Thank You to everyone that came out to shoot. See you all next year...

Daaaaaang....Bill Curlis crushed it!

well thanks to all for the wonderful show this past weekend ,,,,, turn out was awesome ...... always great seeing all my family and friends ...... oh yea the van made it home ok too ........... lol .... now i wish someone would come blow this new snow thats fallen

Yea he did. You know but others may not. We score 10, 8, 5, 0. No 11's or 12's or 14's etc. So 277 out of 300 is smoking...

Thanks guys, had one of those days.

Todd, sure was good to see you. Next year you've got to get your brother up there.

That would be great. We will keep in touch.

Kurt, 30 yards according to flier posted on Oct 19.

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