Folks, I know hunting season is going on hot & heavy and Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day is gonna get here faster than we all think.

With that said, the 2017 PRE SPRING ARROW FLING will be held February 24, 25 & 26, 2017. It will again be held at Tannehill Historical State Park in McCalla, AL. www.tannehill.org

Compton Traditional Bowhunters will again be joining the American Traditional Archer in hosting this event.

This year will certainly be a little different. There will be 40 total 3D targets for everyone to shoot and have a great time. The MAIN DIFFERENCE will be that everyone will have an OPTIONAL 1ST ROUND CHOICE of competing in their class. The key word here is OPTIONAL!. If you still like the "Just For Fun" format, you don't have to compete. There'll be a special card for those that want to make their 1st round a competitive round. There will be beautiful "American Traditional Archer" awards given out on Sunday, 1st, 2nd & 3rd place for each class.

There will be an all day fee, single weekend rate as well as a weekend family rate. These rates entitle you to shoot as many rounds as possible for the rate you choose.

I'm lining up several bows from some outstanding bow companies as well as Bowyers, also other outstanding prizes to raffle off the Camp Jack Wright, Boy Scout Camp.

Tannehill State Park has approximately 300 improver camping spots, unlimited primitive camping and three bath houses in the Park.

I'll soon be adding my Vendors list to this thread as well as photos and other information.

Terry Harris [email protected]

Great shoot, great place to head to shoot in the winter months for us northerners.

Mr. Harris, any way you could make the shoots 4 day shoot some.of us have a 12 to 16 hr drive And have to leave be 6 am Sunday mourning, only have 2 days we can shoot. Friday & Sat.

Harold, putting on a shoot, just in itself, is a tremendous amount of work. I put these events on with a few good friends to help out by putting out targets and helping at the registration table.

Pretty much everything else, I do by myself and if I listed everything I had to do just writing it down here would take more time than I'm going to take.

I'm sorry it's inconvenient for you to travel that far to go to any event, but a three day event is all I'm strong enough to do at my age.

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David, hopefully you & Tracey will be able to put the 2017 PSAF on your schedule.

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The wife and I are looking forward to it again this year sir. Did you get any more of those long sleeve t-shirts made? If I remember right, last year you were running low on some sizes.

Sounds like big fun. I've "thought about it" in the past but let it pass due to distance and other alibis. This year, maybe... I've discussed it with my sweetheart, who's started to love archery, so ... maybe.

How early are the cabins booked ?

Sounds like big fun. I've "thought about it" in the past but let it pass due to distance and other alibis. This year, maybe... I've discussed it with my sweetheart, who's started to love archery, so ... maybe.

How early are the cabins booked ?

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John, the cabins are probably booked, but great motels are within minutes of the Park. NOW, there are four small cabins with or bathroom (very close walk). I can check if you're interested, or you can call Tannehill 205-477-5711, if you'd rather.

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Bill and I will be there. Marsha

I may try to make it. if I make it I might not make the HHC.

Sure hope I can get there.

hope you all can make it.

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I cannot wait!!

Brandon, it'll be here before we know it.

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The Klan McCarroll is planning on attending our favorite shoot. Nellie says hello Mr. Terry.

Please say hello to that little Angel for us, looking forward to seeing you all and getting my "Nellie Hug".

Terry Harris

Does anybody attending this shoot own a RH dale dye? I would like to feel the grip and fling a few arrows through it??

This is a shoot I always enjoy! I ALWAYS have a good time and meet some great folks!

Here's hoping everyone has a great & safe Thanksgiving.

Terry Harris

Alright folks, Thanksgiving, Christmas & now it's 2017 and I hope everyone had an outstanding Christmas & New Year.

Hunting season will be over down south before ya know it and then cabin fever will set in.

BOOM, it'll be time for the PRE SPRING ARROW FLING!!!

Already gearing up for some great Vendors.

Speaking of Vendors, Teresa Asbell will be adding some TREMENDOUS items to go with the 1st Place Awards for those who choose to compete this year.

Looking forward to adding to this post between now and when this event arrives.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Terry Harris

Thanks Ronnie

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We always look forward to this. A very good shoot, lots of vendors, lots of fun. Thanks for all the work you do Terry to put this event on.

Thanks, I think adding the optional 1st round competition will be lots of fun.

Terry Harris

Oh yes.....friday afternoon....

Hopping to arrive around 3pm on Thursday Feb. 23,2017,will any practice archery shooting area be open for shooting?

I will have some practice targets set up by then.

BTW, I spoke with Dave Jarvis w/ Compton Traditional Bowhunters and he's also adding to the 1st place winners awards.

Dave told me that each of the 1st place winners will receive a "OneYear" Compton Traditional Bowhunters Membership. He also added if that individual is already a member, something else would be given.

WOW, these winners are really making out at this years Pre Spring Arrow Fling.

Terry Harris

I'll be there. This has become one of my favorite shoots

The entrance to Tannehill Historical State Park.

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The Tannehill General Store, where you sign in for camping and also pick up a few things you might need.

More photos to come.

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This is my most favorite shoot!! If you haven't been you need too. Looking forward to it!!

Looking forward to seeing you Brandon, and thanks.

Terry Harris

hope there will be room for a couple of old yankees from iowa ! we are looking forward to it as we weren't able to go last year. sounds like a great format this year terry! and thanks for all you folks do too put this on as i know its a lot of work!

hope there will be room for a couple of old yankees from iowa ! we are looking forward to it as we weren't able to go last year. sounds like a great format this year terry! and thanks for all you folks do too put this on as i know its a lot of work!

Looking forward to having you here this year Gerald.

Terry Harris

To the top for a great event. Pappy

Thanks Pappy

Here are a few more photos.

The Park attendant at the gate coming into the Park. If you're camping, you won't pay an entrance fee at the gate and you'll get a Park pass to let you come and go.

If you're not camping, YOU MUST PAY the first time you enter the Park. When you register to shoot, you can get a Park pass from the registration table so can also come and go without paying again.

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The bridge crossing to Farley Field where everything takes place. The building to the right is the old Blacksmith shop.

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Off to the left of the bridge is the Grist Mill.

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Looking at Farley Field as you cross the bridge.

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Many more photos to follow.

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Absolutely gorgeous place to have a shoot also ran by some great folks

This is a fun event and the weather is usually good. Come south and enjoy.

Thanks guys, yes John, let's hope for weather like last year. The weekend was beautiful.

Terry Harris

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Thanks Pappy, folks, I'm starting to put together a Vendors list.

So far Northern Mist Longbows, Teresa & Fred Asbell, Bear Archery, Big Jim Bow Co., JP Enterprises, Rhino Products, Rock Pile Creek Farms, TWArrows, Broughton Art, Thompson Traditional Archery and I'll be adding many more later.

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Black River Bows & BCY Bowstring Material will also be here.

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The old Blacksmith Shop

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The area where the Historical Furnace, used during the War Between the States.

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More of the Furnace

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The Blower House

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The Blower House

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Here are a few of the rental cabins at Tannehill.

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I'll later be posting photos of the camping areas, Registration area, Museum and others.

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The registration, Vendor and some RV camping areas at Farley Field.

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In the left of the pic is the bathhouse at Farley Field, along with a few elec. & water hook ups for those Vendors that need them.

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Here is a regular bathroom as you cross the bridge into Farley Field.

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There are several RV camping spots behind the registration area. BUT, the vast majority of the camping spots with water & electricity up further in the Park you'll pass heading to Farley Field.

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The area behind those few RV spots. You'll see almost unlimited primitive camping spots.

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Can't wait. It will be a blast.

I am planning on having Church service Sunday morning, 8:30 at Vulcan pavilion. Same place as the last several years. I am looking forward to seeing everyone again.

God bless and safe travels for everyone. If I can be of any help don't hesitate to ask.

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Thanks Pappy, and Matt, thank you for holding your church service, everyone enjoys it.

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Just a small portion of the trails where the range is set up.

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Beautiful place for sure. Pappy

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Thanks Pappy

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I can't make it this year but it is high on the go back to list. I enjoyed the museum and all of the historical steel mill. Make sure that you allow time to check that out.

Sorry you can't make it this year Greg, maybe next year. Your are right, there's a lot of history at this Park.

Terry Harris

Thanks for all the information, seeing all the historical sites will make it worth the trip. Besides the 3D shooting & vendors & usual stuff. Going to try and make this event,will be 1st time there.

Thanks Michael, more photos coming. I hope you'll have a wonderful time here, I bet ya do.

Terry Harris

This is a great shoot! Looking forward to it.

Vendors setting up around the registration area.

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Some pics of Vendors row

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Traditions Leathercraft is looking forward to making it back down to this shoot again this year!

Defenitaly a highlight of my winter.

Great KC, looking forward to having ya here.

SO, let's add the Oklahoma Leather Man to the Vendors list. I think I have the right photo.

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Folks, over these past several years, many outstanding Vendors & Bowyers have donated bows and other items I raffled off to give the proceeds to the local Boy Scout Camp. There will also be several thousand dollars worth of Bows and other items this year as well.

Big Jim Bow Co., Bear Archery Products, Northern Mist Longbows, Teresa & Fred Asbell, 3Rivers Archery, St. Joe River Bows, Academy Sports, Bass Pro Shop, Mark's Outdoors as well as many, many others have been very generous to this event.

Terry Harris

Folks, as I wrote earlier in the Thread, Teresa Asbell wanted to do something extra special for the Men & Women 1st Place Winners.

Here's the total package for each of the Men's Winners. Mens: A Pathfinder Jacket, GFA quiver, Haversack 49.95, Knife/Sheath, Wool Covered Journal, GFA Books & DVD. Al of these in this OUTSTANDING Packages totals well over $400.00. That is PER WINNER Folks.

The Women's Package will be different for those Winners and I'll post the package as soon as Ms Teresa emails them to me.

Terry Harris

Here are some of the Vendors that will be here this year and some that have been here in the past.

Steve Turay with Northern Mist Longbows.

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Jim Pyle w/ JP Enterprise.

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Tom Parsons w/ KimSha Archery

Black Widow Bow Co.

Big Jim, need I say more.

More to come later.

Great pics

There'll be lots more to come Greg.

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Folks, here is the package Teresa Asbell has put together for the Women's Winners that compete at this year's 2017 Pre Spring Arrow Fling.

One of her beautiful Women's Poncho's (One Size Fits All), A Wool Scarf, GFA Quiver, Haversack, Wool Covered Journal, Knife/Sheath, Some G.Fred's Books and a DVD. Again, each package is worth well over $400.00 each.

I have no doubt that those that haven't attended the Pre Spring shoot because in the past, it's been a "Non-Competitive Event", YOU MIGHT WANT TO GIVE THIS EVENT A TRY!!!

Terry Harris

Thank you so much Teresa Asbell.

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Yep. Pappy

Thanks Pappy,

Some more pics of Vendors that come or have come here in the past and may be here again this year.

Now, Tim Mullins has set up before, but this year, he & DeeDee are coming to play and have some fun.

Terry Harris

Tony Kinton w/ Primitive Archer Magazine

Neil Byce w/ Bear Archery.

Joel Templin w/ JET Archery

Tracey & David Belowskis w/ St. Joe River Bows

Don Ward w/ Eagles Flight Archery

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What are the rules for Trad recurve? Raised shelf allowed? Carbon arrows?

Thanks!

Do you mean elevated rests above the rest, then no, some use a built up leather or hair on the rest which I have allowed. Carbon, aluminum or wood allowed on Recurve & longbow with wood only on self bow.

Terry Harris

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Thanks for the clarification!

This is a fun shoot and the weather is usually good too. Can't wait for it to start

Thanks Guys, WHEW!!! These threads move fast!

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Yep, back up. Pappy

What about the guy with the big foam targets? I need one of those! Thanks for all your hard work Terry, my family and I are looking forward to the shoot!!

Brandon, I'll be getting in touch with him and let you know.

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My wife and I are confirmed!!! Can't wait!!

ONLY THIRTY FOUR DAYS FROM TODAY FOLKS!!!

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Hi Terry- I have a buddy coming from Canada, one from Ohio, and one from Atlanta, to shoot your event. I finally got one of my books made into an audio book, so I will be bringing a few of these for you to add to your ticket raffle table.

GREAT, thanks John, looking forward to meeting your friends as well.

Terry Harris

This shoot looks amazing. Want to go!!!!

Trevor, lots of folks come down from Ohio this time of year, as well as points farther north. Come on down, you won't be disappointed.

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Thanks Eddie

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THIRTY DAYS AND COUNTIN' FOLKS.

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Yep closing in. Pappy

Thanks Pappy

Here are just a few of the bows that will be raffled off for the Boy Scout Camp raffle.

Northern Mist Longbow ~ Bear Archery (probably a recurve) ~ Big Jim Longbow ~ 3Rivers "Tomahawk Bow" ~ St. Joe River "A Youth Bow & Arrows"

There will also be HUNDRED'S of dollars of other items from Academy Sports & Outdoors, Bass Pro Shops as well as many other Vendors.

Terry Harris

Terry, I saw Roy Hall (Navajo Bows) this morning he is considering coming with me, will let you know. Bill

Thanks Bill, looking forward to hearing from ya.

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Folks, don't forget, we serve an outstanding chili supper Saturday night, free to all participants and Vendors.

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looking forward to the shoot. Hope weather is as good as last year.

Me to Rex.

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Yep good weather for the south. Pappy

Thanks Pappy

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Hello I booked one of the last primitive cabins for my wife, daughter(5years old)and myself.This is our first traditional event ever. I have been shooting longbows for 18 months now,and I am very exited to attend.We are traveling from West Palm Beach Florida .Jürgen

Jurgen, I hope you find nothing but great hospitality and lots of fun when you get here. Please introduce your self while here.

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Thank you very much Mr. Harris

Jürgen

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TWENTY SIX DAYS FROM TODAY FOLKS!!!

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Dang, I have to sit this one out again, back surgery and I still have a 10# weight limit.

Eric, you need to get healthy and get back here before I get too old to continue these events, LOL.

Take care and get well my friend.

Terry Harris

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Terry we do look forward to being able to get back down there some day. We will be sending a youth bow down to you for the raffle with Jim of JP Enterprises.

Jim will also have some stock of our bows for everyone to look at and shoot

Thanks Tracey.

Let's add KimSha Archery to our Vendors List.

Terry Harris

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Congratulations Pappy on this being year 20 of this event. Proof that yall are doing it right

Wrong Thread Mike, you must be talking about the Twin Oaks Classic, but you are right in what you said.

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good news, Navajo bows is coming.

Outstanding Bill, thank you for getting him here.

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So... where is the Leatherwall Sign in sheet going to be?

I would love to see that happen this year.

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TWENTY TWO DAYS AWAY FOLKS!!!

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Neita Fran made hotel reservations for Roy Hall (Navajo Bows) and I today, looking forward to seeing my old friends. Folks this is a great shoot to take your family to.

That's great Bill, will be good having you here.

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THREE WEEKS FRO TODAY FOLKS.

You folks up North, get out of the house & snow, head South and have a great time with us.

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Up again. We will be there on Saturday Terry, I wish I had more time.

see you Thursday afternoon

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Thanks John, looking forward to it Bill.

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I live 20 minutes away. Can't wait to see all of "y'all" there...

NINETEEN DAYS AWAY FOLKS, TIME TO BE GETTING READY!!

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EIGHTEEN DAYS AWAY FOLKS!!!

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I use McKenzie targets exclusively for the Pre Spring shoot as well as the Howard Hill Classic.

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Thanks Pappy

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Folks, Malcolm Parker and a couple of his friends will be giving a seminar on Friday night about their African Hunt this past summer.

It'll be very interesting.

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Thanks Ronnie

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FIFTEEN DAYS FROM TODAY FOLKS!!!

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Yep, some at TwinOaks are already making plans. Pappy

Thanks Pappy, hope to see you all here, after all it's only:

TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY!!!

Don't blink or you'll miss it folks.

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LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AWAY!!!

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What class allows for longbow shot off the self with a clicker

Garland, I've never put in the rules prohibiting using a clicker. See ya here.

By the way, being from here in Alabama, pass the word about the one day Trad event at Hoover Tactical Firearms, in Hoover, Alabama. It's Sat., Feb. 18th (next Saturday), from 7 am till 4 pm. Indoor range, this is the 3rd that's been held and it's set up well for Trad shoots.

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Yes sir, thanks!

TWELVE DAYS FROM TODAY FOLKS!!!

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TEN DAYS FROM TODAY FOLKS, HOLY COW!!!

By the way Malcolm Parker and a couple of his friends will be doing a Seminar on Saturday night right after supper about their African hunting trip, IT'LL BE GREAT!

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JK, did you want to add something? Come on aboard.

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just received a new to me Jet wolverine that is coming with me.

Those JET Wolverine's are gooding looking bows.

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Back up. About a week. Pappy

Folks, I just got the newly designed "American Traditional Archer" awards for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners.

They look fantastic, if I do say so myself.

I'll get a photo posted a little later.

Let's not forget the OUTSTANDING packages Teresa Asbell has put together for the 1st Place Winners.

Terry Harris