We are proud to announce that Compton Traditional Bow Hunters has again pertnered up with us at Buck Hollow Bowhunters to co sponsor our "Tennessee Pre-Spring Arrow Fling". As always it is the last weekend of February.This year it falls on the 26th,27th and 28th. We are really looking forward to it and we are hoping the Covid dosen't effect the shoots next year like it did last year. Mark your calendars and plan on coming out to Middle Tennessee for three days of shooting, shopping ,camping and relaxation.There is no better way to kick that cabin fever than shooting your bow! It will be here before you know it!

“Pre-Spring Arrow Fling” Hosted By BUCK HOLLOW BOWHUNTERS Along With Compton Traditional Bowhunters FEBRUARY 26th 27th and 28th 2021, 1695 OLD SYLVIA ROAD, DICKSON TN 37055 Off of Interstate 40 and Hwy 46 exit 172 Only Traditional Bows Allowed Optional Competitive Event, If You Want To Compete, 1st Round Only Will Count, Or Just Shoot For Fun Against Your Buddy (or Spouse) Men’s, Women’s, Juniors, Youth, Cubs & Senior Classes For The Competitors 40 TARGETS, McKENZIE and REINHARDT Targets will be used for the Pre-Spring Arrow Fling Trade Blanket Saturday 4PM at Registration Area Vendors May Set Up On Or Before Thursday, Feb 25th Free primitive camping wood for fires will be provided SHOOTING FEES One Day Rate $20.00 (All Day) ~ Single Weekend $35 ~ Family Rate $60.00 for Immediate Family of Four, $10 per Person Over That Family Rate Is For Immediate Family Only, Meaning One Family Per Household For Example: One Set of Parents and Young Children (Weekend Rate: As Many Rounds As You Can Get In Over The Entire Weekend) If you are shooting multiple bows and classes for competition, you will be charged 10 dollars per round with new equipment/class after your first competition entry fee. Shooting for fun shoot all you want after just paying once. Colored Wrist Band Will Be Provided to Paid Participants, Must Be Visible While on Ranges Dewayne Spann, [email protected] 615-218-9671 Chris Williams 615-707-2687 Jamey Baggett 615-504-0553 Range Times Friday Start at 7: a.m. ~ Last Shooter out at 3:00 p.m. Saturday Start at 7:00 a.m. ~ Last Shooter out at 3:00 p.m. Sunday Start at 7:00 a.m. ~ Last Shooter out at 11:00 am if shooting for score. Competition Awards Given Out on Sunday ASAP When The Last Cards are tallied Area Motels Within 20 minutes of Buck Hollow Best Western 615-446-0541 , Econo Lodge 615-441-5252, Hampton Inn 615-446-1088, Fairfield Inn by Marriot 615-560-1531 Motel 6, 615-446-2423, Super8 615-326-5038 Holiday Inn Express 615-446-2781, Days Inn 615-326-5091 RULES FOR COMPETITORS ONLY PLEASE REMEMBER SAFETY FIRST ~ NO MINIMUM FIELD TIPS ~ ONE FINGER MUST BE TOUCHING NOCK ,NO STRING WALKING, NO BINOS ~ NO SIGHTS ~ NO STABLEIZERS ~ NO ELEVATED RESTS ~ WOOD, ALUMINUM, CARBON ARROWS ALLOWED FOR RECURVE & LONGBOW ~ WOOD ARROW ONLY FOR PRIMITIVE BOWS AGE GROUP FOR COMPETITORS MEN & WOMEN ADULTS 17 & OLDER ~ MEN’S/WOMENS SENIORS 62 & OLDER , JUNIORS 11 TO 13 YRS OLD ~ YOUTH 14 TO 16 YRS OLD ~ CUBS 9 TO 10 YRS OLD , 8 & YOUNGER =PEE WEE, SHOOTS FROM WHERE PARENT / GAURDIAN PICKS MEN, SHOOT FROM ORANGE STAKE WOMEN & YOUTH SHOOT FROM YELLOW STAKE ,JUNIOR SHOOT FROM RED STAKE ,CUBS BLUE STAKE, PEE WEE NO STAKE, PARENTS, PLEASE USE YOUR OWN DISCRETION, BE FAIR NON-COMPETITORS CAN USE ANY TRADITIONAL BOW SET-UP NON-COMPETITORS SHOOTING DO NOT HAVE TO SHOOT FROM ANY STAKE, AS LONG AS YOU STAY IN LINE OF THE STAKES AT EACH TARGET FOR SAFETY PURPOSES

Sounds like another great event planned. I hope to be there.

Putting it on my calendar!!

i'm ready boys!

I’ve never been to this event. Could you tell me about the course(flat,hilly,swampy,easy to walk) and the weather (rain,snow,temperature,bugs)? And anything else you’d like to add. Thanks,Jim.

The elections over so we'll see vaccines within a month so all should be a go for shoots. Myself and my son will be there, good lord willing. Will be our first.

Tentative planning 12 1/2 hour drive? kinda rough will see as gets closer

There are a couple of hills. I am 72 with very bad knees and I was able to walk the courses without a lot of trouble. Courses are mostly wooded, also along edge of field. Very nice targets and courses in my opinion. Targets are set at reasonable distances. I hate really close shots but none too close here. A couple of longer shots at Elk etc. Overall, I think almost everyone would enjoy the course and the people running the event. If you can make it, go and have a good time. Let's hope we have good weather like last year.

I had a great time last year. Hope to make it again.

Brassbandit~ thank you sir. There's no place I enjoy shooting more that the Classic...I missed going last year and have hopes we can do it this year...never been to this one but will attend some day.

Brassbandit, sadly, you just got this thread shut down. You are not even from this country, and GLF has been a valued member of this site many years longer than you. What the h*ll do you know about U.S. culture and politics? Keep your cold- a** political nose north of the border. I, for one, don’t want your smug opinions.

X2 Brassbandit Some jerk always has to ruin a post so it gets deleted!!!

This shoot is a great time. The target set ups are very creative and fun. I always make a few trips through all the vendors. Plenty of camping spots available. I can't wait!

Got it and replied.

Rhonda & I plan on being there this year, hopefully we can shoot with Wayne & John, IF THEY LET US!

Terry Harris

Yes, let's do it!

Looking forward to it. Probably be a day trip for me and a couple of friends. We've been babysitting the new great granddaughter on Friday and Sundays and don't think Grandmama is going to give that up.

Congratulations on the Grandbaby Eddie!

Terry Im sure Wayne will jump at the opertunity to shoot with you guys! Looking forward to seeing everyone!

DeWayne, if nothing else, I'll be good for some comedy relief.

Terry Harris

Good times with good people!

Primitive camping on-site...and the club cuisine is excellent!

See ya, come February!

Hope Fred and Teresa Asbell returns with their quality wool products.....

nice pictures thanks havn't been to the Buck Hollow location yet

We are definitely going to be there. Absolutely amazing group of people. The course is awesome, beautiful location.

I am already thinking about it.

Me and my old lady would love to be there looks like good times and good people and it is only a 10 hour drive so not too bad we plan on coming unless this virus or something else changes those plans!! Hopefully get to meet some of you there!

I am really looking forward to this one. Had a great time last year and I plan on camping this year.?

Had a blast last spring and plan to make this one!

Black Widow set up a tent last year...

Several camped last year...

Several camped last year...

I hope the weather is as good this year as last.

Nancy and I should be there.

One of many cool targets

We have already started working toward getting ready for it. We are really looking forward to seeing everyone there!

I had a conversation yesterday with some Compton members, and found out that Bear Archery may be here this year as well. For all of you Bear Archery gu-ru's that tent is always full of knowledge about Old and New Bear products.

I might try to make it to this shoot.

David

When will you have a vendor's list?

They usually have several vendors and some very good one I might add. I am planning on it for sure, great time and a great bunch of guys/gal putting it on.Always a good time. Pappy

Raksha, she hasn't got one yet. Still have a little over a month of season left. Hopefully she'll get one.

David

Leonard Fitzgerald , we will update this thread as we have vendors committed. As of right now we Have Big Jim's Bow Company, Black Widow Bows, BCY Strings, Asbell Wool said they would be back. As mentioned earlier there is a good chance Bear Archery will be there this year. We have several local vendors, knive makers and carvers flint knappers and so on. There should be someone there selling anything archery related you might need. Thanks for the interest.

We recieved confirmation that Bear Archery will be there!

We are less that two months away. We are already working toward getting ready. It will be here before we know it! Everyone have a Happy new Year !

What is the 6 different classes. Couldn't find answer on their website.Thanks

Kurt, We are hoping the Virus subsides and does not cause us any issues too. We will have plenty of sanitizer stations out and other precautions in place as well. We are looking forward to seeing everyone for sure. I think you guys will really enjoy it, we set it up really nice!

DeWayne

I just received confirmation that Mr. Gregg Coffee is coming to set up as a vendor too. If anyone is looking for a Java Man , Ole Java himself will be there!

Thanks for the question Jeff Jones.

There is actually 12 classes all together including the youngsters and the Seniors

Longbows & Selfbows that form one continuous arc with the string touching only at the string nocks and are shot off the shelf or the knuckle.

Recurves are those bows that the ends of the limbs curve back toward the back of the bow (the part of the bow opposite the side of the string) and the string lies on the limb directly below the string nocks. No elevated rests or pressure buttons allowed

Self Bows / Primitive bows may shoot wood or cane arrows only. Recurves or Longbows may shoot Wood, Aluminum, or Carbon arrows

Buck Hollow Rules and Classes Anchor Points Archers shall have only one anchor point. String walking is not allowed. The index finger must touch the arrow either above or below the arrow. No Sights No Mechanical Releases No Stabilizers or Visual aids (Binoculars or Monocular)

Buck Hollow intends to have a Family atmosphere so the use of loud foul language is not tolerated. Any person using loud foul language or abusive language causing a scene shall be asked to leave. Any person wearing clothing with foul language, inappropriate pictures or artwork displayed and causing a scene shall be asked to change their clothing or cover up the offensive matter.

Classes

Pee Wee’s 8 and under Cub Class 9 and 10

Junior Traditional 11 to 13

Youth Traditional 14 to 17

Men’s Recurve

Men’s Longbow

Men’s Selfbow / Primitive

Women’s Recurve

Women’s Longbow

Womens Selfbow Senior classes 62 and older, Mens and Womens

Dewayne,thanks for posting this.Going to try and make down there this year,hopefully things will be calming down by then.>>>--->

Forgot to mention thats a great looking vendors list yall got going also.>>>--->

I thought you guys had a senior class last year. Am I so old I can't remember that far back?

Hey, I passed 62 ten years ago!

I used to live in Bon Aqua, and loved shooting with you guys, havent been there in a long time,, will be there in spirit,, hope it goes great for all

John we did have a senior class last year, you are correct. You got 2nd place if I remember correctly. Actually Wayne dosen't let us forget because you nudged him out! He has practiced for a year just for you!

Brad Smith I think I remember you. You were making self bows and bringing them to the Sportsman Store when we shot the indoor league I think. You should come back and visit. The Buck Hollow Bunch is that same core group that all shot down there and at Montgomery Bell. Hope all is well with you and you have a happy new year.

We got some great news yesterday from the Black Widow folks. They are donating a Bow, either Grey Bark, Autumn Oak or Green Leaf. The winners choice. If you want to upgrade to an exotic wood or get any extras the winner can spring for the difference. So if you come out to the Spring Fling and you will have a chance at going home with a brand new Black Widow. De sure and be on the look at how to win it when you get there. Those Black Widow guys and gals are some pretty awesome folks! Big thanks to Toby and Roger.

Sounds like a great time. I put it on my calendar, in black magic marker

TTT

Why no Senior class this year?

That is correct Kurt, there is a mens and womens senior class John. It will be here before we know it, less than 2 mothhs away. We are already busy getting ready.

I hope the weather is as good this year as last year. We had a really good time.

Rhonda & I are certainly looking forward to getting up there and playing with y'all.

Terry Harris

We picked up a few brand new targets today. Our target set up will be a good one for sure. Anyone that was there last year can attest to that. We cant wait to see every one.

Gonna try to make it again this year if all goes well.

Thinking maybe its time we visited again. A bit of a drive but hey what else is there to do at that time of year? Everything is still shut down here in MI, so might as well fling some cedar aye? lol

I was so hoping I would win the Selway Buck Hollow quiver last year!!!!!!!! My friend Philip West was standing right beside me, and guess what ??????

He won!!!!!!

This year might be my year. LOL

Can’t wait to get back to Buck Hollow. I got a lot of catching up to do with my bowhunting buddies.

Planning on it, look forward to getting out. Pappy

We again want to extend a big thanks Toby and Roger for their donation to Buck Hollow for our Pre-Spring Arrow Fling. Be sure to get you a card for your chance to win a new Black Widow.

somebody gonna get a great bow there

We scheduled a working at Buck Hollow had a really good turn out this past weekend getting ready for the Spring Fling. We got the place cleaned up and wood stocked up. Our first shoot of the year is this Saturday. Wish us Luck!

Back up for my friends.

Terry Harris

Thanks Terry!

Do you allow Cajuns to shoot?

Boi yoooo know weee dooooo, especialyyy Sack Draggahs!

Is there a senior division for longbow? Info only mentions senior primitive longbow. Also, do the targets have backstops similar to Cloverdale?

Gaha, I'll make it. My vaccine starts next week.

About a month away and looking forward to it. Pappy

William Leeming we will have a senior mens class. You maybe shooting a long bow against a guy with a recurve. We also have a senior women class too ,same applies there. We will have back stops behind most of the targets. There will be some bonus shots to where you may lose or destroy an arrow. I would bring a couple of old ones along! Looking forward to it.

Thank you Crowfoot.

I am really looking forward to this! Got a couple guys coming with me this year and we plan on camping out.

Looking forward to meeting all you guys BigB.

Add Blob Targets to the vendor list, We received word from Adam yesterday that they will be there on Saturday. Counting down the days now.

Looking forward to this shoot just hope its a repeat of last years weather and I know the the targets will be great! Kurt you Steve need to make it down Bub you too you can get Rocky to break the snow with the bus :}

gm.

25 Days and it is gonna be on! Cant Wait!

25 Days and it is gonna be on! Cant Wait!

Rhonda & I looking forward to getting up there to see y'all DeWayne

Terry Harris

We are all looking forward to seeing you two as well Terry. Its right around the corner now.

We received word last evening on a couple more vendors. Add Randy Cooling with Safari Tuff and Joe Callahan with True-North Arrows to the vendor list.

We received our Buttons yesterday, things are coming together. See everyone soon!

List of Events for the Pre Spring Arrow Fling!

Getting close, can't wait to see everyone. Pappy

I'm driving 2 1/2 hours just to eat the cake

There will be some darn good Cake there Little Jawn! Looking forward to seeing all you Bammers!

Will there be any pecan pie?

Seventeen days away folks.

Terry Harris

Clint, I am sure there will be Pecan Pie there too. I will make sure you get some!

Kurt they do have a pavilion and kitchen that serves breakfast and lunch

Kurt, we have folks show up to eat only. Breakfast starts at 7:00, Sausage and biscuits or Biscuits and Gravy, coffee. For lunch there will be Chili, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Fries, Chips Cold drinks and a plethora of deserts. We are fortunate enough that a few of our wives run the kitchen. You can tell by looking at us we aint missing any meals! Hope you and Steve make it. You will enjoy it! jwhunter can tear some desert up, I have seen it!

"PLETHORA" DeWayne you been taking lessons on 50cent words from Scott Sanders ;)

gm.

Got a bunch of my family coming with me this year! Looking forward to this shoot!

I think I heard you use "Plethora" Grant, pretty sure that's where I got it! =) I hope we have a PLETHORA of people show up.

You bet DeWayne hopefully the attendees far out number the fore said plethora of opulence deserts . the long range weather report is spectacular at the moment!

gm.

I looked at that too, We best be quiet about it! See you Twin Oaks Boys soon!

I looked at that too, We best be quiet about it! See you Twin Oaks Boys soon!

Them guys at Buck Hollow put together a very fun course! You won’t be disappointed if you show up!

I am looking forward to this as well... time to get away from the shop..

BigJim

I am not sure why but there are a bunch of folks looking forward to seeing you to Big Jim! =) It's fast approaching, Cant wait.

All of us at Buck Hollow Bowhunters want to give a big shout out and a huge Tennessee thank you to Selway Archery! They sent an amazing package to us for the raffle table for our Tennessee Pre- Spring Arrow Fling co-sponsored by Compton Traditional Bow Hunters! You can’t beat our traditional archery family and Selway Archery is a true traditional archery family name for sure! Thank you guys at Selway so much!

All of us at Buck Hollow want to give a shout out and big Thank You to Tommy Smith ! Tommy is with Smith made knives and this is his donation to the raffle table for our Pre-Spring Arrow Fling coming up at the end of the month. You do fine work Mr.Smith, Thanks again! God is Good!!

There are going to be some awesome items on the raffle table for the Fling. Don't miss your chance to win something when you get there. I cant wait to see 1/2 Holler Mr. Incognito.

Any recommended hotels in the area?

Let's hope it is sunny, warm, and dry. I'm ready to get out and do some shooting!

Ya snow here right now but looks like it is going to get better after this week, hope so but either way I plan on getting out.Ant like I haven't been out in the cold and wet before In fact some of us shot our practice range Saturday in the sleet and 20 degrees, it was really not bad and lots of fun. Pappy

I saw some pictures Pappy, Looked like fun! Come on clear warmer weather!

Southern IL and its snow, ice and 5 degrees this morning.

We are less than two weeks away!

It is supposed to get better next week, probably still be a little sloppy but better that than snow /ice and rain. I think they are calling for high 50's and lows in the 30's and some sun shine, Prefect for camp fire and shooting !!! Pappy

Yea the Show will go on. Its gonna be a little muddy from the thaw but we are supposed to have pretty good weather as of right mow. We will be there ready to go no matter what. Bring some Mud Boots, Hope to see everyone there. We are only a week away !

If the weather man is right, and you know how that goes we should have some decent weather for the Fling. As Pappy says perfect campfire and shooting weather! " Pappy Says!"

If it's going to be soggy, I might just sleep in my suburban if I get to go. Less room but don't have to deal with drying out a canvas tent when I get home.

Week from today, looking forward to it and seeing all my old buddies.Laid some stuff out yesterday, plan on camping a day or 2 at least.I know they have fire wood so that is really all I need, the rest I can deal with. Pappy

Just got to determine if I'm hauling the trailer or staying in the tent. I don't mind the cold.......just don't want 4 days of rain. Makes things pretty uncomfortable.

Can’t wait

My son and I are headed down rain or shine..have a question..if we camp is there a designated area? Or just where ever? Designated area for fire? Or should I bring a stand of some sort?

What's the parking going to be like? Wondering if I should bring car or truck

Parking should be fine, no problem for a car or truck last year.

4 more days, see yall soon. Pappy

Camping is all out in the field along a gravel drive. You can get on either side you want to Kentucky. We have everything almost ready to go, we just have a few odds and ends to take care of. It almost go time!

Going to be a day trip for me. Just haven't decided which day.

We finished setting the course in the snow this weekend. That was a first for us but we got it done. We are down to the fine details now!

one of the target sets.

Are you going to do the long range novelty shot this year? I think it was about 50-60 yds?????

John , I think Wayne has something in mind for that. I remember him talking about it so Id say yes, I believe so.

Nice set up, to bad the snow will be gone.We shot our practice range in the snow, pretty cool for us boys from the south. See ya in a few days Good Lord willing. Pappy

So, if we're bring a small camper, will we be able to pull into the field to park the camper?? Without getting stuck?? I have a 4x4 but its a 350 and heavy.

No sure you won't get stuck but can assure you their will be somebody there to help, make you best shot to park and enjoy the weekend, when you get ready to leave someone will help you out that is for sure. I talked to goober yesterday and he said it was drying up pretty good, never know in Tennessee.See yall in a couple of days. Pappy

YA , Ya the weather ant looking so great but when has that ever stopped us from having fun, weather folks are wrong most of the time anyway.Be there Friday morning early. Pappy

I wont be back on here till its over. We have folks showing up already, we have campers in the field and vendors already setting up. The show will go on. We have a great course set up. Our targets ain't scared of the rain. Looking forward to seeing all that are coming. We have put a ton of work into it, cant wait for folks to see it.

We will be there in the morning. Looking forward to it.

TTT.

All packed, leaving early in the morning.

Loaded up and paddling north.

Are the Asbells going to be able to make the trip this year with their wool selection?

Very fun Shoot!! And I got lucky on the last target!!

Nice shot

Yep, fun shoot. Enjoyed it. Some of the setups drive some people nuts but I enjoy those. Only lost one arrow but I'm sure that was my fault, pretty sure I plucked the string causing bad flight.

We, my son my grandson and myself, had a great time today. I love the target set ups. Can't get any more realistic hunting practice than this. Oh by the way, I smashed an arrow on that last target. Missed the foam by a half an inch. lol. wpab

Great time great shoot with lots of good people, Thanks Goob and all the Buck Hollow forks for having us and showing us a good time.

Great time great shoot with lots of good people, Thanks Goob and all the Buck Hollow forks for having us and showing us a good time.

It was raining a lot, especially Sat night, but we had a great time. These folks put on a really fun event. The courses are a blast and the food is very good. Thanks to Buck Hollow Bowhunters.

Thanks Buck hollow bunch, loved the course and being around all the trad people, see you again soon

4 tens, this is the only target our group was able to get all 10s the entire weekend.

I brought the whole family and had a great time. Even ran into those guys in that photo above. Hoping we can stay longer next year.

As most of you know around the country Michigan has a great traditional archery following w/ one day events all year and camping shoots all summer. We shoot a lot of different courses, but I've got to say that the Buck Hollow shoot is one of the best. Loved the challenge shots. That is what makes trad archery so fun. Great job!

Not a lot of room for error! lol

We had a great turn out despite the rain. It held off enough for most to get out and enjoy the course. We were able to get the kids shoot in and that was great to see. The kids are our future, and we love seeing this each year at Buck Hollow. Thanks to everyone that made it out and supported us. I will try and have the scores up by Wednesday, they will be on our Face Book page. We had 264 registered shooters despite the weather. God is Good!

One of my favorite images this weekend!

Those kids had a great time flinging Arrows!!

A fine time was had by all it seamed as Buck Hollow did a great job as always the weather wasn't great but it wasn't bad either little wet but very good time just the same .

Great job guys

gm.

They are hard to see in this picture but there are two large grizzly bears down range at about 25 yards, fun shot for sure!

Does my heart good seeing all those young ones.

Here are the Winners of our 2021 Pre Spring Arrow Fling. Congrats to everyone on the list and thanks again for everyone that came out and shot with us. It was a great time, we look forward to seeing many of you at other shoots!

Good shooting John Sullins, it was good seeing you!

Hot dayum, that 'Mens Selfbow' score by Tony Taul is right UP there, even topping the Longbow category! Good shootin'!

Thanks DeWayne, it was a fun shoot.

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