Folks, the 15th Howard Hill Classic will be May 31, June 1 & 2, 2019.

There will be some very exciting changes made this year and I'll be letting you know very soon what they will be.

But I will say one of the BIGGEST will be that the IBO Mid America will also be at Tannehill as well.

MUCH MORE TO COME!!!

Terry Harris

Cool!!! Can't wait!

Just marked the calendar. Looking forward to it!

This year there'll be all NEW RINEHART TARGETS!!!

Terry Harris

One of the best shoots in the south!! Great place to camp also.

I plan to attend. Always a great time.

I all be there.

Where will this take place and can you provide contact info? Thanks

David, the Howard Hill Classic is always held at Tannehill Historical State Park.

You can contact me through email or phone.

[email protected]

205-822-3563

Terry Harris

Thankyou Terry. I will contact U.

Folks, I've been working with Levy Bryant, with the IBO, and discussing the IBO Divisions.

This year's Howard Hill Classic will be adding divisions to coincide with the IBO. For example there now will be a Recurve Unlimited Class as well as others.

There are other exciting announcements coming.

Terry Harris

Do you have a "Not Enough Time to Practice" class? Thats the one I need to be in....lol Looking forward to the shoot even if my score card will look bad.

Brandon, that's funny, but wait.......what am I thinking, I need that class as well.

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Folks, as those of you know and have been to my events, I've had tremendous support from Vendors as well as outstanding bowyers donating items and bows to help raise money, not only for Camp Jack Wright, but Children's Harbor and one year I raised nearly $4,000. for The Wounded Warrior Project.

All said and done, I've raised and donated over $50,000.00 for these great organizations.

I hope to get great support again this year, and one such outstanding Bowyer has already committed a "one of a kind" bow to this year's Howard Hill Classic.

Tim Mullins with Acadian Woods Bows will be making this bow for me to raffle and when the bow is made, we'll be putting photos of the bow here for all to see.

Terry Harris

will vending still be free?

Absolutely, I expect you to set up and sell those bow socks and hats.

Terry Harris

Here's one of the major changes for this year's Howard Hill Classic.

In addition to the Divisions that have always been in place, here are some added Classes to coincide with the IBO.

Men's & Women's Recurve Unlimited Men's Modern Longbow Men's Sr. Traditional

The Men's Modern Longbow will allow three piece takedowns, wood, carbon & aluminum arrows.

Men's Longbow will consist of allowing the takedown (breaking down at the handle) and wooden arrows only.

The Men's Sr Traditional ( 62 years & older) allows all arrows

Men's Sr wood arrows only.

There may be other changes after finalizing thing with Levy Bryant with the IBO.

Should be exciting!!

Terry Harris

Always a good time, hope to make it this year. Beautiful and very good set up. Pappy

Other bows being donated for raffling off, a Big Jim Custom Longbow and a DAS Bow from 3Rivers Archery.

Thanks guys for your support.

More information to come!

Terry Harris

Cool! Maybe I will have better luck this year.

Folks, all in all, there will be 15 classes for competition at this year's Howard Hill Classic.

FIVE of these have never been here before. As I said earlier, if the IBO has it, I'm trying to coincide so when you come and have a class that hasn't been here before, it will be here now.

I'll also be displaying the newly designed Howard Hill Classic plaque pretty soon, I believe you will really like it.

I'll also be displaying a photo of the 1st Place Belt Buckles.

Terry Harris

Looking forward to it. Great venue and great people for sure!

My family always looks forward to this shoot! Fun times for sure.

For the of you that have never been to the Howard Hill Classic, I feel you're in for a tremendous time shooting your bow.

On my Howard Hill Classic course, I've always tried to set up a challenging, yet fun course. Good hunting shots, set up for left & right handed archers. I also try and make sure that the limbs on that archers bow won't be striking anything in it's way.

NOW, you might come up to a stake on a few targets and look down to the target and say, "part of the kill zone is covered". Don't worry, with a foot on the shooting stake, you might have to adjust or lean over just a little, but I always have the entire kill zone wide open. TAHT'S WHAT REAL HUNTING SHOTS LOOK LIKE, RIGHT!?

Come, you'll not regret it.

Terry Harris

Levy Bryant as well as Shana Wilson are really getting pumped about holding the IBO Mid America here in Alabama, along with the Howard Hill Classic.

I'm kinda getting excited myself.

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Hi everyone, I started another thread about pesky gnats at our archery events.

"Folks, for those of you that have been to the Howard Hill Classic in June, there has been a problem with gnats.

I really believe I have found a solution to help solve this problem for you.

At this year's Howard Hill Classic, I'll have bandanas and bug spray I'll give you free.

I've worn a bandana for years, while being out on the range all day putting out targets and never had gnats get in my face.

I spray the front of my bandana and the gnats stay away from my face.

If you spray you hat rim or cap bill it also works."

Now I know there are many other remedies that many of you use, I'm just trying to offer a solution for you, FREE.

I'd like to thank Heather with "Planet Apparel" who has given me an outstanding price on the bandanas so I can give them to you.

Terry Harris

Thanks Terry that is kind of you.

Folks, there is more information about the Howard Hill Classic this year as well as Motel info in case you don't camp. I'm sure I'll be adding more info to this a little later.

Go to:

www.americantraditionalarcher.com

Click on Howard Hill shoot.

Terry Harris

Wow, just received one of the THREE bows I'll be raffling off at this year's Howard Hill Classic.

Thank you Johnathan Karch for the outstanding DAS Bow from 3Rivers Archery.

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Folks, if you've never been to Tannehill Historical State Park, you're in for a treat. Full of history and plenty of things to do for the entire family.

I'll be posting plenty of photos along the way.

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Back Up for the weekend.

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Can't wait. It is always a great shoot. David

Can't wait! Going going to be a great shoot!

Thanks guys, here's another photo of the historical furnace at Tannehill Historical State Park and Ironworks.

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The Ward crew plans to be there, at least the ole man good lord willing.

Bill, it's always a tremendous pleasure to have you as well as your family. Hopefully Roy Hall can make it again this year.

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Bill, I also meant to ask how Nita Fran is doing. Please say hello and give her a hug from Rhonda & I.

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Folks, just received the plaques in for the 2019 Howard Hill Classic.

Yes, I ordered early but I want to showcase the new design, especially for the new classes that have been added to the HH Classic.

I'll be posting a couple of photos a little later, not only of one of the plaques, BUT, I'll also be posting a photo of one of the "American Traditional Archer", Howard Hill Classic 1st Place buckles.

Terry Harris

Neita Fran is through with her treatments, she is cancer free our prayer is she stays that way. See you soon my friend. Folks this is a don't miss event.

OUTSTANDING NEWS ABOUT NEITA FRAN!!! Prayers do work my friend.

Terry Harris

Going to be a great shoot for sure! Got it marked on the calendar. With the addition of the Mid America IBO this is shaping up to be a cant miss tournament.

Thanks Scott, looking forward to seeing you and Val.

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Folks, let me clarify something.

There will be TWO separate events, TWO separate courses for ONE OUTSTANDING TIME!!!

Utilizing both Tannehill State Park and a beautiful Boy Scout Camp that sits adjacent to the Park.

You can shoot one or the other or BOTH.

Awards for both.

BTW, there's plenty of parking available, this is just part of it.

Terry Harris

Folks, if you want to shoot against some of the best competitors out there, you don't want to miss this event.

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This a few of those great women competitors.

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And also a few of the men that have made it here.

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And the spectators love it.

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Folks, I now have FIVE bows to raffle off at this year's Howard Hill Classic/IBO Mid America Traditional Archery event.

A DAS Bow from 3Rivers Archery ~ a Big Jim's Custom Longbow ~ a Recurve & Longbow from Bear Archery and: A "One of a Kind" Longbow being built just for this event from Acadian Woods Bows.

Bring your money folks, unbelievable bows being raffled off.

Terry Harris

Registration area, where the Howard Hill Classic & IBO will be taking registrations and from what I've been told, be selling some pretty cool t-shirts.

Terry Harris

To the top for Terry

Ditto

Just to help clarify: Archers may shoot the Howard Hill Classic course, which their first round total is to qualify for the Saturday evening shootdown. Archers can then shoot the Howard Hill course as many times as they like to improve their score for the Howard Hill Classic awards. Archers can also shoot the IBO Championship course one time, with peers, for the Mid-America Championship awards. The IBO will hold shotgun starts on Friday, & Saturday @ 8am and 12pm, and on Sunday at 8am. So plan your schedule accordingly to shoot both courses. Your IBO 40 target score will determine your place for Mid-America awards. (There is no IBO peer grouping on Sunday like @ the world championships) Don't miss the Last Man Standing event, time to be announced, as this weekend at the East Coast Championship, the archers had so much fun, they wanted to shoot it every day. lol Can't wait Terry, this will be a great shoot for all skill levels, and archery enthusiasts.

Looking forward to it!

Shana: Just to make sure I'm clear on the IBO Mid-America, will we shoot one 40 target course, or two 20 target courses?

Thanks.

Tal, if I'm not mistaken, there will be two IBO 20 target course.

NOW, let me clarify in case there was some confusion about qualifying for the Championship Shoot Down..

At some other IBO events, there has been what is called a "Hunters Challenge" course you'd have to shoot if you wanted to qualify for the Saturday Championship Shoot Down.

There won't be a "Hunters Challenge" course, the "Howard Hill Classic" course will be THAT course one will have to shoot to qualify for the Shoot Down.

So, every class will be represented at the Howard Hill Classic, your 1st round automatically puts you into the competition to see if you qualify for the Shoot Down, as well as enters for into the Howard Hill Classic competition.

When you register at the HH Classic table, there will be an all day shooting fee (if you just want to shoot one day) or special weekend rates for singles and families. These rates entitle you to shoot either all day or all weekend.

After your 1st round, you don't have to stop there. You can continue to shoot the Howard Hill Classic to improve your HH Classic score if you'd like or just shoot for fun, YOUR CHOICE.

Thanks, Terry. I assumed it would be 2x20 courses but thought I'd better confirm. Booking my vacation time now!

Great Tal, wouldn't be the same if you weren't here.

Terry Harris

Yes Tal, there are two courses on the IBO side, course A and course B. You can shoot them both in one day, or split them up. You must show up at 8am or 12pm Friday and Saturday, or 8am on Sunday to be grouped for the IBO shoot. There is no Sunday finals like at the World Championship. Your score on the 40 targets will determine your placement for the awards. Very glad you are coming to the shoot. It will be lots of fun.

Thanks Shana,

BTW folks, when you enter Tannehill Historical during business hours, you'll be greeted by the friendly Park gate keeper.

If you're camping, there's no other fee to enter the Park. If you're not camping in the Park, you'll pay a one time fee and then pick up a Park Pass from our registration area some you can come and go as you please.

If you come after hours, you can set up your camping and then go to the General Store the next morning and pay to camp then.

Terry Harris

Wow, GREAT NEWS for you men & women self bow shooters. Even though I've always had those two self bow classes at the HH Classic, The IBO has not, especially for the women. But maybe in the future for both, in the meantime, here's a pretty good idea.

Levy Bryant with the IBO, has just let me know that there will be a men and women's self bow shoot down on Saturday afternoon, time yet to be announced. There will also be some sort of 1st place prize, also yet to be determined.

NOW, you don't have to turn in any kind of score, JUST BRING YOUR SELF BOWS and you're in, EXCITING!!!

Terry Harris

Bownana, posted this on another thread.

"Arvin Weaver is once again offered to sponsor the Self Bow Shootout at the IBO Mid-America / Howard Hill Classic! $250 cash with an Arvin Weaver custom self bow to be raffled. The proceeds from the raffle go into the cash prize total for the winners. Thanks Arvin. That’s going to be an awesome shootout. Bring your selfbows and get ready to have some fun. Saturday June 1st 4pm"

Thanks Bownana, things are getting more & more exciting.

Terry Harris

Here's one of the 1st Place Plaques.

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Here's a photo of the 1st Place Belt Buckles for the adult winners.

BTW, the 1st place plaque is 12x15 inches. It'll look great on someones wall.

The 2nd place is 10x13 and 3rd is 9x12, all nice sized awards.

Terry Harris

The question has been asked and now answered.

"IBO membership is not required to shoot the Mid-America Championship. Of course the IBO would love for everyone to become members to support and protect our right to bow hunt."

Come and shoot one or the other or shoot both, which is best, IMO.

Terry Harris

One of the five bows being raffled, a DAS Bow fro 3Rivers Archery. Of course there are sleeves for both limbs as well as a cloth case for the riser, and a Safari Tuff carry bag.

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Here's two more, a Bear "Montana" & a Bear "Super Grizzly".

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And for you ladies, don't forget the Craft Cabins will be open.

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Folks, as I mentioned earlier, the IBO is having a Men's & Women's Self Bow Shoot Down on Saturday afternoon.

The 1st Place shooters will be splitting $250.00 to start but Arvin Weaver has generously donated one of his outstanding self bows to be raffled off and the proceeds from the raffle will also be added to the $250.00.

NOW, will all that being said, there is a woman competitor, can really shoot, has informed Levy Bryant, that she can get as many as TWENTY WOMEN self bow shooters to compete. Sh'e been trying to get the IBO to have a Women's Self Bow class in the IBO for years.

I know who she is and I must say the ball is in her court. Let's show Levy that YOU CAN BRING IT GIRL, LOL.

Terry Harris

Hopefully the Blacksmith shop will have something going on.

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Back Up

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Lots going on during this event, the Sweetshop, excellent milkshakes. Ride the train from Farley Field to the front of the Park.

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Great fun

There's so much to do while you're here, BUT, with the IBO putting together some of the activities, you'll be worn out, LOL

There will be SEVERAL different shoot downs folks.

A Sadie Hawkins event where a female archer gets to pick her male partner, could be one or more, depending on how many men want participate.

A "Last Man Standing" event, which I've heard is a hoot.

Amen & Women's Self Bow Shoot-Down

And, the Main Showcase Shoot-Down selected from the Qualifying 1st Round Score cards.

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The Grist Mill along the beautiful stream that runs through the Park.

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One of the several cabins at the Park you can stay in, 1st come 1st serve.

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Traditional Archery, where old friends gather, tell tall tales, shoot their bows and enjoy some of the best fellowship life can provide.

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Made some

great

friends over the years.

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I think so to HH.

Folks, I'm working on the list of Vendors who'll be here, jump in if you know one that wants to come.

Terry Harris

Here's some of the Vendors from past & some that plan on coming back to the HH Classic event.

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More photos to come later.

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Terry, can we use binoculars this year at the Howard Hill shoot? Thanks

This is an issue I'm talking over with Levy. I personally don't like the idea, don't feel they're needed.

If they are allowed, it MUST be where others come upon a grout that is using bingo's, they must let those shooters shoot the target and get ahead of the bio users. My opinion, what's your.

Terry Harris

Terry:

Since you asked for an opinion...

If the IBO side allows them, the HH side should too. It takes all of 10 seconds and I've usually glassed the target before I get to the stake.

My 57-year-old eyes simply can't make out an 11 ring at 25 yards anymore. It's frustrating to give up points just because someone else (usually someone younger) has better eyesight. I can't count the times I've made what I thought was a perfect shot only to find that the ring wasn't where I thought it was, especially when shooting targets I haven't seen before.

An archer deserves to know what he is trying to hit.

Just my two bits;).

TM

Tal, your two cents is always welcomed and appreciated my friend. You make a very good point.

As long as glass users don't create back ups, I have no problem.

Terry Harris

Thanks, Terry. I've always appreciated you reaching out to shooters for input and opinions That's one of the reasons you put on such great shoots. See you there!

Terry we allow them at the Classic and other events, never really caused any problems that I know of , especially on the Trad. side. Now compound folk, that is another story but they are slow anyway. Pappy

Thanks Pappy, and you're right.

Alright everybody, I've explained that the HH Classic is a multi round event with the highest score you turn in counts, no matter if it is your 1st round or your last.

NOW, I'm gonna try and explain a little about how the IBO rounds are to be shot.

There will be FIVE times that IBO shooters can go out to shoot 40 targets.

There will be two times on Friday and it will be shot gun starts: First time will be 8:00am and 11:00am. Saturday will be the same, 8:00am and 11:00am.

On Sunday you can start at 8:00am, but it will not be a shotgun start.

THIS IS IMPORTANT!! As long as you get 40 targets shot, you are finished with the IBO round. You can shoot all 40 on Friday same on Saturday, if you can get them in..

Or you can shoot 20 on Friday & 20 on Saturday.

Or you can shoot 20 Targets on Friday or Saturday and finish your 20 targets on Sunday. AS LONG AS YOU GET 40 TARGETS IN.

All other time can be spent shooting the Howard Hill Classic range if you'd like. WHEW!!!

If you have any questions, please feel free to write here, email me or call me.

Terry Harris [email protected] 205-822-3563

All IBO times are shotgun starts. You will be assigned a stake with your peers. Shotgun starts for the IBO are Friday & Saturday 8am & 11am, and Sunday 8am. You must shoot 40 targets, however you get them in. I suggest shooting all 40, or 20 and 20. IBO course has A & B ranges made up of 20 targets each. It will be a weekend full of shooting our bows. Can't wait.

More Vendors photos. Steve Turay & Fed Asbell.

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Let me say again, these are Vendors that have been here before, and some of these will be here this year.

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Let me remind you of the SIX bows that will be raffled off over the weekend.

Arvin Weaver has donated one of his beautiful Self Bows to be raffled off with the proceeds from that to be added with the $250.00 to be split with the Men & Women winners of the Self Bow shoot-down.

Now, the other FIVE to be raffled.

Big Jim has been so generous over many years by donating one of his Custom Longbows.

Bear Archery, another tremendous contributor to the Howard Hill Classic by donating bows for years as well. This year Bear Archery has donated a Bear Montana Longbow and a Bear Super Grizzly Recurve.

Johnathan Karch with 3Rivers has supported me from day one and again he has done so. Johnathan has donated a DAS Recurve.

NOW, I come to my friend Tim Mullins with Acadian Woods Bows. This year, Tim offered to build a "One of a Kind" bow to raffle of at the Howard Hill Classic. I've seen a rough cut video of this bow, all I can say is WOW!!!

Folks, together these bow are worth, not hundreds, BUT THOUSANDS of dollars.

Let me also add, there will only be a limited number of chances for the five bows I have. Each chance is $20.00 and one will be given away at different time TBA during Friday & Saturday.

Folks, I may be wrong but I don't think I've ever heard of this many bows being raffled at Traditional Archery event ANYWHERE!!!

Terry Harris

Folks, if you have any questions about this event, please feel free to contact me here or by phone or email.

Terry Harris 205-822-3563 [email protected]

Here's a photo of one of Big Jim's beautiful longbows.

Let me say again how generous Big Jim has been to me by donating for years one of his custom longbows to be raffled off at the Howard Hill Classic.

Terry Harris

As soon as Tim Mullins with Acadian Woods Bows gets me photos of the"One of a Kind" bow he's donating, I'll post them.

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Don’t forget to bring your selfbow to join the fun!

Shana, the HH Classic usually has several men & women self bow shooters, this should really bring them out even more. Should be lots of fun.

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Alright folks, the IBO Mid America / Howard Hill Classic T-Shirts are now being designed. I haven't seen the final images, but so far I AM VERY EXCITED!!

Let me also add, there will only be a limited number of shirts available because they will be dated.

NOW, an important question, do we want a few long sleeve shirts so we can wear these shirts on cooler weather.

WE NEED SOME INPUT FOLKS!!!

Terry Harris

Here Are Motels With Addresses And Phone Numbers Close To Tannehill State Park If You're Not Camping In The Park. The Comfort Inn & Suites as well as Sleep Inn offer very good discounts if you mention the Archery Event at Tannehill State Park. ? Jameson Inn Bessemer 5021 Academy Ln Bessemer, AL 350222 205-428-3194 800-526-3766 Sleep Inn Motel 1259 Greemor Dr Bessemer, AL 205-424-000 800-424-6423 Comfort Inn & Suites 5051 Academy Ln Bessemer, AL 35022 205-428-3999 Fairfield Inn & Suites 4980 Academy Court Bessemer, AL 35022 205-277-1700 Country Inn & Suites 5051 Academy Ln Bessemer, AL 35022 205-481-0007 Holiday Inn Express 5001 Academy Ln Bessemer, AL 35022 205-424-2600 Best Western Hotel & Suites 5041 Academy Ln Bessemer, AL 35022 205-481-1950

Folks, the primitive camping at Tannehill is also unlimited.

Oops, how'd that photo above get in there and where did it come from.

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A few more photos of primitive camping spots.

This area is behind the RV hook up at the registration pavilion.

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Folks, going to run out to Tannehill Historical State Park this Saturday.

I'm going to walk the course to see how I plan on setting out the new Rinehart Targets.

Hopefully I can try and set a course you'll find challenging as well as fun for all to enjoy..

I'm really getting excited about the IBO Mid America being held here as well!!

I feel this dual event will be outstanding for friends and family, not to mention for those that really like to compete.

DON'T MISS IT FOLKS!!!

Terry Harris

Here's a few photos of the RV camp sites.

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There is even several at the registration area, but get here early if you want to get one of those.

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Folks, I walked the area I'll be putting out targets for the Howard Hill Classic Range.

I have no doubt the brand new Rinehart targets are gonna look awesome on this course.

I'M GETTING PUMPED!!!

Terry Harris

I'll post a very small sampling of the areas I'll be placing targets. When the trees start filling in, the transformation is beautiful.

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Like I wrote earlier, these photos are just a very small sample of the areas you'll get to stroll through and fling arrows.

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No doubt Terry this is one of the best terrains for archery, not to mention the beautiful setting with all the history on site, camping with very nice accommodations, hiking and fishing. I always loved this place from day one. And last year the target set up was super good. That first white goat up the hill was awesome. And who could forget the third or fourth target....that dang turkey sitting out there a ways. It was challenging yet fun. Can’t wait.

probably the nicest camp sites I have ever been to, went to the Pre spring arrow fling 2 years ago

beautiful park

Thank Shana & Andy, I think so as well.

What I also like is the proximity of Motels and restaurants that are within just minutes of Tannehill.

Terry Harris

By the way folks, you don't have to join the IBO to shoot this event.

I encourage everyone that's never shot an IBO course, do so. You'll meet some great folks and their courses are set up great.

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Getting lots of questions from folks who haven't been here before, I think they're excited as well.

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Folks, I know I've mentioned the are where the Howard Hill Range is going, the IBO range will be set up outstanding as well.

Forty targets, two twenty target ranges.

When everyone goes home, they'll have to ice down their fingers from all the arrow flinging, LOL.

Terry Harris

Is there a Vendor's list of who will be there?

Leonard, I'm working on that, so far it will be:

Bear Archery, Big Jim's, Bows, Byron Ferguson Productions, Acadian Woods Bows, Thompson Traditional Archery, Tom Rowan Traditional Archery, Rock Pile Farms, TW Arrows, Art by Broughton, Chain Reaction Archery, Craig’s Archery to name just a few. I know there will be others as well.

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List or no list, their always seems to be plenty of vendors to meet all your archery needs. Pappy

Thanks Pappy,

BTW:

Folks, Bownana (also here on this thread), has decided to help those who cannot make this event, get a t-shirt mailed to them.

If you're interested, please PM me or her and we'll get your info and explain to you how to go about getting them.

Terry Harris

That is mighty nice, she is always willing to help when she can. Pappy

She's a darn good archer aw well Pappy and it's been a blast having some great conversations with her.

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Really looking forward to this event. I have a friend coming with me from Indiana and my son is going to come over from Louisiana. Hopefully this becomes an annual event for us. I'm fired up!

Well, thanks for the kind words Pappy & Terry. I might add you two are the definition of awesomeness in people, not to mention wonderful champions of the sport of archery. Thank you two for everything you provide for all us archers who love to shoot, fraternize, & play the game.

Well Shana, you've done it now. I read your post to Rhonda and the first thing she did was get some Crisco and greased my ears so I could get through the doors, LOL.

Thank you and see you soon.

Terry Harris

Look forward to seeing you again Jim, you ant really that Grumpy. Pappy

Thanks Pappy, and I agree Ronnie, the folks ought to be fired up.

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Folks, over the next two months, there are still some outstanding events coming up.

In less than two weeks, the Kentucky TradFest in Harrodsburg, KY, a great shoot for competition or just for fun event . Also, lots of Vendors.

Then, you certainly don't want to miss the Twin Oaks Classic in Clarksville, TN. One of the largest in the south and one of the best shoots in the Country IMO. Again, lots of Vendors.

When finished having great times at these events, catch your breath and make your traveling plans for a RARE DUAL EVENT, in one location. The HOWARD HILL CLASSIC & IBO MID AMERICA held at beautiful Tannehill State Park in McCalla, AL. Lots of Vendor will be here as well

Terry Harris

Just got back from Tannehill State Park AGAIN, LOL.

Making an adjustment on the Howard Hill course, Can't wait for y'all to see it, especially those IBO shooters that have never bee here before.

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Folks, along with this couple of teaser photos of the “One Of A Kind” bow that Tim Mullins w/ Acadian Woods Bows has made to raffle off at the Howard Hill Classic for the Scout Camp, here are the specs. The bow is 42# @ 28” and 2# per inch from 27-32” Mango limb veneers Bamboo core/ with carbon Double tip inlays of Black and White Ebony, Black and White Ebony Broadhead inlay over Ziricote artistic inlay on the back Black and White Ebony riser with accents Broadhead/artistic inlays on the belly with Black and White Ebony tip artistic overlays at tips and Ziricote artistic overlay through the belly grip area. Stippled grip Skinny rampage string and Textured satin finish Whew, LOL, say all that with one breath. All I can say Tim is, BEAUTIFUL!!!

Terry Harris

Here's only one more, BUT Tim has told me he has even better photos than these, because he said these were taken with his I-Phone.

I Can't wait for those.

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A few updated pis of this beautiful bow.

Unbelievably beautiful IMO.

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Folks, there will only be a limited number of chances to win one of the five bows at the Howard Hill Classic.

DON'T BLINK or you'll miss your chance.

Terry Harris

That is a beautiful bow. Wow, gonna make someone very happy. Thanks Acadian Woods Bows.

Yep, by the way, Tim Mullins will be setting up with his bows at the Howard Hill Classic / IBO Mid America event.

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OK, my wife says I'm horrible a giving driving directions, let me see if I can make your experience shooting the IBO/HH Classic easy than I do for driving, LOL.

First, you don't have to join the IBO to shoot the IBO Mid America.

The IBO has two 20 target ranges, Course A & Course B. If you shoot in the IBO competition, you must shoot BOTH COURSES, 40 target total for the IBO competition. The cost is $30.00.

You have 5 different times you can do this. On Friday, the times are 8:00 AM and 12:00 Noon. On Saturday, the times are 8:00 AM and 12:00 Noon. On Sunday, only at 8:00 AM. All times are a shot gun start.

As long as you shoot both courses, it doesn't matter the times YOU choose.

The Howard Hill Classic has 25 targets and the Course opens at 7:00 AM Friday, Saturday & Sunday. If you can only shoot one day, there is an all day fee of $25.00 and you can shoot as many rounds as you can get in. There are special weekend rates for Singles & Families. Fee's for a Single weekend rate are $35.00 and Family rates are $60.00 for a family up to four, living at home. These rates entitle you to shoot as many rounds as you can get in. FOLKS the HH Classic is a multi- round shoot with you highest score you shoot over the course of the weekend counting for your competition.

NOW, if you like to compete with multiple bows, you only have to pay an extra $20.00 per bow, and you can also shoot the different bow as much as you want.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by phone or email.

Terry Harris 205-822-3563 [email protected]

Here's what I am planning for the weekend: arrive Thursday.

Friday 8am: Shoot my first 20 on IBO course Friday after eat lunch: shoot Howard Hill with recurve Friday evening 4pm: shoot in Last Man Standing event Friday 4:30: shoot womens team event, "Sadie Hawkins"

Saturday 8am: Shoot second 20 on IBO course Saturday after eat lunch: shoot HH with Longbow Saturday 4pm: shoot in SelfBow Shootdown Saturday 4:30pm: (if qualified) shoot in Champions Shootdown

Sunday 8am: If not too tired/sore: Shoot Selfbow on HH course

Can't wait to see everyone. Two stand alone events, packed in one weekend....so much fun!

You are going to be one busy Lady, so much to do and so little time. Pappy

She is a very hard working young lady, and I'm very fortunately getting to know her better and better.

Terry Harris

Let me remind everyone, not only will there be Tim's bow from Acadian Woods but Big Jim's Bow Co., 3Rivers Archery and Bear Archery (two bows) have also donated bows to be raffled off for the Boy Scout Camp.

Also a reminder, THERE WILL ONLY BE A LIMITED NUMBER OF CHANCES FOR EACH OF THESE OUTSTANDING BOWS.

Let us also not forget Arvin Weaver bow to be raffled off for the Self Bow Shoot- Down. I'm not sure how the IBO will be raffling off this bow.

Terry Harris

The IBO is bringing a lot to this event. I thought I was somewhat organized, lol, but they're teaching an old dog a few new tricks.

I think everyone will be excited to see what all will be happening the weekend of the event.

Terry Harris

ONLY EIGHT WEEKS FROM TODAY, start making your plans cause it'll get here before you know it.

Terry Harris

Great groups of folks attending the Howard Hill Classic over the years.

Terry Harris

Some of the best shooters out there have been to the Howard Hill Classic, and I'm being told, they'll be plenty more this year.

Plus, with FOUR shoot-downs over the course of Friday & Saturday, there's no telling what Top shooters will be at this event.

Terry Harris

Yes, over the years, there have been some outstanding shooters at the Howard Hill Classic, traditional archery event.

BUT, it's not all about the competitors at this event. It is really about family, friends and camaraderie. At this year's Howard Hill Classic / IBO Mid America held at Tannehill State Park in McCalla, AL, May 31, JUNE 1 & 2, 2019 ~ I certainly expect no less from the great folks that will attend this year as well.

Terry Harris

Good great group of good friends.

Folks, there are some good traditional archery events still coming up before the Howard Hill Classic / IBO Mid America dual event.

In two days the Alabama Society of Traditional Bowmen' "Children's Hospital Benefit at Brierfield State Park here in Alabama. This is a good event and raises money for a GREAT cause.

Then, the first weekend in May, 3, 4 & 5, the Twin Oaks Classic. This event is a can't miss event. Not only is this a great event but you can also build that Self Bow you've always wanted (more on that in minute).

On Memorial Day weekend, May 25 & 26, is the Texas Longbow Championship. And for those of that want to REALLY show your skills with a Howard Hill style longbow, THAT'S where you want to be.

NOW, on to the HH Classic / IBO Mid America, May 31, June 1 & 2 at Tannehill State Park in McCalla, AL. Folks, we have so much going on, you don't want to sleep in, rest when ya get home, LOL.

For those of you that built your Self Bow at the Twin Oaks Classic, don't forget to bring 'em for the Men & Women's Self Bow Shoot-Down.

Terry Harris

More friends and families.

Terry Harris

Well folks, I ordered the 25 brand new RINEHART targets for the HH Classic today.

They'll be delivered with the 40 RINEHARTS for the two IBO courses.

I also want to let everyone know that each target on the HH Classic course will be different, no duplicates.

I think everyone will have a blast shooting these outstanding targets.

Terry Harris

I know you'll get involved in some of those Shoot Outs Hedge.

Terry Harris

JUST OVER SIX WEEKS AWAY FOLKS!!!

Terry Harris

Folks, while you're here and need to catch your breath from flingin' all those arrows, there is plenty to explore at Tannehill State Park if you're into history.

The museum is a fascinating place to start.

Terry Harris

Folks, I haven't mentioned this on the site, but I want everyone to know not to take this site for granted.

I appreciate, as we all should, there is such a site for us to promote traditional archery.

Thanks Phil and the rest for giving us a forum to promote what we all love, traditional archery.

Terry Harris

Folks, let's add Sarrel's Archery and Tandy Leather to the Vendors list.

Terry Harris

Always a lot of good vendors to meet your needs, love just walking around looking at all the stuff I think I need. Pappy

Thanks Pappy,

FOLKS, JUST A LITTLE OVER FIVE WEEKS AWAY!!!

I know this pretty girl, LOL.

Terry Harris

Thanks HH, so much going on and so much to do.

Terry Harris

FIVE WEEKS FROM TODAY!!

Come early to get one of the RV camping spots for at the registration area. BUT, if you can't there's well over 200 RV spots in the main campgrounds.

Terry Harris

OK, there's gonna be FOUR Shoot Downs at the Howard Hill Classic / IBO Mid America.

What's everyone shooting for?

On Friday, the 1st at 4 PM, is the team shoot with some Lady picking her partner, could be one or more Men. The winning team splits a Cash Prize.

The 2nd at 4:30 PM, is the Last Man Standing, the Winner also gets a Cash Prize and from what I've heard, a pretty cool Trophy.

On Saturday, the 1st is at 4 PM, the Men's & Women's Self Bow Shoot-Down. The two winners split a Cash Prize.

The 2nd is the ShowCase Shoot Down Championship at 4:30 PM. The top 15 Men from the Orange Stake, the Top 15 Men from the White Stake and the Top 15 Women from the White Stake all compete and each have a !st, 2nd & 3rd Place Winner from those three competitions.

NOW, I haven't been told what the 1st Place Winners will receive, but I do know what the 2nd & 3rd will receive. The 2nd Place Winner will have His or Her choice of either a Block Target from Bass Pro Shops, valued at $80.00 or $50.00 donated from American Traditional Archer.

Start practicing y'all.

Terry Harris

Looking forward to heading to the Twin Oaks Classic this coming week and visiting some old friends, THEN, it's back to promoting the HH Classic / IBO Mid America.

Terry Harris

Folks, this event is shaping up to be an outstanding venue for competition, family, friends, fellowship and EXTREME FUN!!!

Terry Harris

WOW, ONLY FOUR WEEKS FROM TODAY!!!!

Terry Harris

Folks, the RINEHART targets should have been shipped May 1st.

I'm very excited, it'll be like Christmas, LOL.

Terry Harris

FOLKS, ONLY 27 DAYS AWAY!!!

Terry Harris

FYI folks, the scoring system for ALL TARGETS are center 11, 10, 8 & 5 points.

If an animal is made with a rock or a stump attached and you hit that, NO POINT FOR YOU, LOL.

Terry Harris

Folks, since all you fun loving archers that attended the outstanding Twin Oaks Classic, REST UP FOR MORE FUN & COMPETITION!!!

Rub those sore arms down and ice down those fingers from a wonderful traditional archery event this past weekend.

I hate to have missed it, but a little medical scare kept me home, but everything worked out fine.

Terry Harris

Good to hear you're ok.

Doing good guys, kind look like "Two Face" from Dick Tracy, LOL.

Terry Harris

Terry, can a person enter more than one class?

Absolutely.

Terry Harris

Just a reminder folks.

The Howard Hill Classic as well as the IBO Mid America are stand alone events.

This means that each have their own awards, the IBO will present their awards on Sunday and the awards won for those that shoot the Howard Hill Classic win have their own awards as well.

The IBO shooters have to shoot a total of 40 targets to win.

The Howard Hill Classic course has 25 targets with those that compete can shoot as many rounds as they can get in with their score CAN improve for the winning scores.

For example: If your highest score is your 1st round, GREAT, but if it isn't as good as you'd like it to be, you can keep shooting with the special weekend rates you pay, and you can possibly improve your score.

Terry Harris

YAHOO!!!

The New RINEHARTS are here and stored ready to be set out for everyone's entertainment.

I can't wait to get them out for ya.

Terry Harris

Folks, for those of you that have attended the HH Classic for years, I've always used McKenzie Targets.

I'm so excited to be able to provide these new RINEHART targets for you.

I have no doubt you'll enjoy shooting the HH Classic course as well as the IBO, because there are different targets on both.

See y'all soon!

Terry Harris

THREE WEEKS FROM TODAY!!!

Folks, this will be my 15th year for the Howard Hill Classic. When I started, my goal was to only do this FIVE YEARS.

Wow, how time flies.

I hope everyone has enjoyed attending as much as I've enjoyed doing the HH Classic over these many years.

I am also hoping you all will help me make this Classic, one of the best.

Terry Harris

Alright folks, y'all should now be ready..... bows tuned, strings waxed and arrows ready to fly.

It's now only TWENTY DAYS AWAY from this dual event.

I have no doubt that those here will make new friends, see old friends and have one of the best times they can enjoying the sport of traditional archery.

Terry Harris

Folks, I felt the need to share this with everyone.

I’ve heard of the IBO for years, but it was only recently that I found out that the IBO was a lot more than just an organization involved in putting on archery events where outstanding archers come together for the love of archery.

The IBO stands for the International Bowhunting Organization and is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting Bowhunting rights. The IBO distributes tens of thousands of dollars per year to fulfill their mission, to support many like-minded organizations that share the same values and goals. Just recently, the IBO surpassed $250,000 in donations to the Sportsmen’s Alliance who is a great partner in the efforts to protect our way of life.

So, as a reminder, you don’t have to join the IBO to shoot the Mid America or some of their other events, but when you do, you’re helping to protect your own rights.

I'm proud to have the IBO joining me in an effort to bring everyone a truly wonderful opportunity to attend what I think will be an epic event.

Now, with all that said:

GET YER BUTTS IN GEAR AND COME HAVE A GREAT TIME!!!

Terry Harris

Folks, I'm hearing from lots of folks that have never been to the Howard Hill Classic before and plan on attending this year's event.

I truly believe this will be a goodun'.

Terry Harris

Shawn, looking forward to seeing y'all and thanks for the bump.

Terry Harris

SEVENTEEN DAYS AND COUNTIN' DOWN!!!

Terry Harris

Alright folks, just a little over two weeks away. Get here early for that favorite camping spot.

Terry Harris

Folks, I got a photo yesterday of the IBO's "Last Man Standing" trophy, WOW! And don't forget, this event also has a full cash payout.

Dang sharp and no doubt it'll look outstanding on any desk or mantle.

I'll post the photo as soon as I figure out how to get it from my phone to my computer, LOL.

Terry Harris

hope to make it again this year, a great area for a shoot fellows

FOURTEEN DAYS FROM TODAY!!!

Folks, if you haven't started making plans to be here, you might want to start.

There's so much going on it's hard to list it all.

If you're not worn out from flinging arrows and having fun at the end of this event, it's your own fault, LOL.

Terry Harris

Folks, here's the trophy for the winner of "The Last Man Standing".

How cool is this.

Vendors, Bow Raffles, Cash Payouts, Awards, Belt Buckles and SO MUCH MORE!!

If you miss this event, IMO, you will have missed one of the best event of the year.

Terry Harris

Alright folks, THIRTEEN DAYS from today will kick off the 15th Howard Hill Classic along with the IBO Mid America.

DUAL EVENT........ONE LOCATION!!!

Get ready to pace yourself for a fun filled, exciting, competitive spirited weekend of doing what we love doing, SHOOTIN' OUR BOWS!!!

Terry Harris