Rocky and Friends , when is the Elm Hall camp and shoot. I’m thinking it will be August 5-6 and 7th or maybe the Sunday before that, got to try to get there before Pappy. Kurt

Yep that is the date Kurt, see you there, can hardly wait. It is the 1 shoot I can't miss Good Lord willing, I will be headed that way 7/31 for a week of fun with friends and maybe some shooting thrown in. Pappy

You two are were reading my mind… the day after the Fourth of July I started setting things aside for the Elm Hall trip! Looking forward to seeing you there.

We go to a lot of shoots every year and each has a flavor of its own. The PINE RIVER REC STICKBOW SHOOT in Elm Hall, MI is the best "hunters" shoot bar none. We look forward to it every year. Elm Hall kicks off a frantic month for stickbow shooters here in Michigan. We have shoots on successive weekends for an entire month. Pine River, GLLI, Tomahawk, and Lapeer. You get home just long enough to wash your underwear and then its back at camp for another round of great fun!!

Always look forward to seeing everyone at Elm Hall. Yeah, August is a busy time around here.

I will be seeing you there on Saturday. This is my favorite shoot of the year. Good people and great food!

Lots of good shoots to attend wish gas prices weren't so high.

Anybody else coming to Elm Hall, it’s a great laid back shoot with good eating also. If you come, stop by camp and say hello. I’ll be camping in a Pop Up camper down by Pappy in the White Bus. Kurt

Kurt, I will get there Wednesday so you guys will have all the trails broken good by then !

you and Steve should stay the next week and go to the GLLI with me a very good shoot also

see ya'll there

gm.

I’d love to Grant but I don’t think my other half would let me get away with that. Besides Steve would have to board out his dog for another week. Kurt

I’ve never attended this event, so I have some questions. Are there vendors set up selling? Is there a trading blanket? Are there nearby motels and restaurants? How many targets? And anything else you’d like to add.

A few vendors, lots of tailgaters, no trade blanket that I know of but lots of trading going on, Not sure on motels but sure their are some in Alma MI. which is pretty close, just a few miles. Usually about 50 targets on 2 ranges and 15 or so on the broad head range. No competition so shoot all you want, also a brat cook Friday night and big supper Saturday night for all that register, 1 price for all, not sure on the price but i think last year it was 35/40 $ for all weekend.no fee to camp, Hope you can make it, it is a fun weekend.Maybe someone from the club will come on with more info, I am just a guy that has went for 20+ years so kind of know the ropes (: Pappy

Great Shoot put on by great people! See you there!!

As Pappy mentioned no official trade blanket but I set stuff to sell out every year.

Probably the best shoot in the state for traditional only archers.

I've never been there so a location would be nice to know.

Well I tried top post the flyer and that didn't work. In a nut shell. It takes place August 5th thru 7th at 5527 N Ferris road, Riverdale, Michigan at the Pine River Rec club.

Google Pine River Rec club and you will see the hours,costs and what is at the shoot.

Herbie, looking forward to seeing you and some other friends I only get to see a few times all summer. Kurt

Same here Kurt, it is just a good get away for me to relax/shoot and fellowship with old friends.Great guys running it, good food and a beautiful range, different from anywhere else I have ever shot.A little over 2 weeks and I will be headed NORTH !!!!!! Pappy

Pine River Recreation Club, 5999 Ferris Road, Riverdale Michigan, 48877. I should be there all week, down by the White Bus, stop by and say hello. Kurt

I'll be there Thursday-Sunday. May have some people with me.

Jim Compliment

Hi Guys,

Plans are coming together now and it's a very busy time at PRRC. Looking forward to seeing all of our old friends and some new ones. Pappy & Kurt and company, see you all early in the week. Anyone needing information please text me at 989-330-5708. Also we have 8 handicap accessible targets again this year so everyone can enjoy.

Rocky

Thanks Rocky, be headed that way 2 weeks from Yesterday, can't wait. Pappy

I wouldn't miss it and haven't missed it in many years. Brian, sorry I'm not as helpful as years passed. I moved another half hour east of the club and its close to an hour drive for me now. See you all soon.

Won’t be long now.

Hey Champ, I heard that some of those Elm Hall shooters have been practicing….

Herbie that extra practice that the fellas are getting is probably a good thing because I’m sure some of them need it. HaHa. Now with the fellas all practiced up we should have a great time shooting. It will be good to see you Dick. Are we still having the Brat dinner on Friday night. Kurt

As far as I know, Kurt. I have two fish friers and a few panfish ready for Saturday too!

As far as I know, Kurt. I have two fish friers and a few panfish ready for Saturday too!

Not tomorrow, but next Sunday the 31st we will be heading north to Elm Hall, be here before you know it.

33rd Annual Stick Bow Shoot!

33rd Celebration of Traditional Archery!

Friday, August 5th until Sunday, August 7th

LONGBOWS AND RECURVES ONLY

NO SIGHTS, STABILIZERS OR RELEASES

Friday Registration – 9:00am – ???

Saturday Registration – 9:00am – 5:00pm

Sunday Registration – 9:00am – 2:30pm

3-D TARGETS IN REALISTIC SETTINGS ON TWO ROVNG RANGE

BROADHEAD RANGE AND STUFFED BAG TARGETS FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES!

GREAT PRIMITIVE CAMPING AND A GREAT MEAL ON SATURDAY EVENING AS ALL CAMPERS AND SATURDAY SHOOTERS ARE INVITED!

NO ELECTRIC HOOK UP OR ATV’S PLEASE

NOVELTIES AND FUN THINGS, LIKE A 100 YARD MONEY BEAR, NIGHT SHOOT, KIDS GAMES, DOOR PRIZES, AND BOW RAFFLES!

SELF BOW BUILDING AREA – ALL WELCOME

PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED FOR ALL ATTENDEES & VENDORS 18 & OLDER

FAMILIES RATES ARE FOR TWO ADULTS AND CHILDREN UNDER 18

WRIST BANDS ARE REQUIRED BY ALL AND AVAILABLE UPON CHECK-IN

Camping & Unlimited Shooting & Pot luck Dinner:

Weekend – All Inclusive – Individual $30.00 – Family $60.00

Friday – Unlimited Shooting – Individual $15.00 – Family $25.00

Saturday – Unlimited Shooting – Individual $20.00 – Family $35.00

Sunday – Unlimited Shooting – Individual $15.00 – Family $25.00

INFORMATION:

Brent Singer (989)-436-1075 or [email protected]

Brian Rockafellow (989)-833-2430 or [email protected]

Chris Koenigsknecht (989)-640-5888 or [email protected]

TRADITIONAL ARCHERY DEALERS WELCOME – NO CHARGE.

We want to see all of our friends again for Traditional Archery at P.R.R.C!!!

WHO COULD ASK FOR MORE!!!!! SEE YOU THERE!!

Should be there now with Mr. Enlow on Wednesday evening. Looking forward to it.

Jim Compliment

Yep, Michigan is just loaded with shoots. Barryton, MTB Jamboree, Jackson, Elm Hall, GLLI, Tomahawk, Lapeer...it's nonstop for the summer. I only get a couple of weekends off a year so it's impossible to shoot them all. :(

Look forward to seeing you Jim and Bob,Be sure and look me up, I won't be hard to find. only 5 more days for me and i will be headed North. Hope to be there by Sunday afternoon, got my stuff all ready to pack and can hardly wait. Pappy

If all goes well Steve and I will also be heading to Elm Hall Sunday morning. My wife Margie had a Stent put in last Monday , so I’m hoping she doesn’t have any more problems. Looking forward to seeing all my friends and having a great week. Kurt

Hoping to make it this year and meet all you guys. I see there's a primitive bow work area this time? If that's true and I have to miss I'm gonna be bummed.

Damon, My friend Joe will have the second camper north of the gate. Hope to meet up with you.

Are there very many vendors? I just picked up a used longbow and could use some miscellaneous items to outfit it as well as some new broadheads.

Jim Compliment

JP enterprises is usually there and a few more, usually lot of tailgaters always there.Not usually a lot of vendors but enough to fill your needs. Pappy

Damon, we set up a pop up shelter for several years to build under and generate some self bow attention. It didn't catch on, so we quit setting it up. It's a hardcore glass crowd and the interest in wood bows is near zero. For several years we would harvest elm from the club land and then build a bow for the next year to auction off. That didn't work out either. We couldn't raise $100 per bow if we tried and there were some damn fine bows for auction from some well known names. Oh well, we tried! :)

Closest I'll probably get is the hat I received, thrown in as part of a broadhead swap. TX is a bit of a hoof from MI and the Eastern shoots.

Well dang, PD. Sounds like I missed the good old days. Looking like a possible day trip for Saturday, maybe I'll get lucky and someone will be hawking staves at least. It is a great little shoot regardless.

Jed, I'll look you up if I make it over that way!

My brother has some Osage staves that we could bring to Elm Hall if we know some one is interested in purchasing. If anybody is interested send me a PM with your phone number and I can tell you about them. Kurt

Just a couple more days and i will be headed that way, getting excited now !!!! Pappy

Kurt, I'm very interested I'll shoot you a PM tomorrow morning. Thanks!

Pappy - Bruce and I will be coming up to visit You Guys, Tuesday Morning. Have a safe trip - Bob

Look forward to seeing you Bob, looks like we are headed out Saturday evening so should be there early morning Sunday. Safe trip to all. Pappy

Pappy I guess you will have the camp all straightened out by time we get there. Should be there Sunday late afternoon. Safe Travels. Kurt

If anyone is interested in purchasing a Osage stave let me know, PM me with phone number and we can talk. Loading up today and leaving in the morning. Kurt

PM sent, Kurt!

Most Staves that I have are over 68” and were cut over a year ago. Kurt

Loaded and ready to go, leaving at 6 am Sunday morning. Hope to see some of you there , should be a great week. Kurt

The camp fire feels good. Come on down.

If you have ever sat around the campfire at my camp or Pappy's, you've heard guitar music by Jimmy D. Well Jim finally tied the knot. There will be a little reception in the clubhouse for him and his new bride Friday night for the folks that know him there. Just an FYI.

Headed out at BCOD in the morning Kurt, see ya'll around 3pm

Looks like we might get a little rain shower this morning.

Are there any vendors that show up? Could use a few items.

Jim Compliment

It’s been a great week.

Pics please

Thanks again to all the volunteers who made this shoot possible. Target's we're excellent, food was excellent. Good company. Counting down till next year.

My favorite targets. On the other side of a cool creek on a hot day.

Really wish I could have made it.

Miss seeing a bunch of you guys and gals.

More pictures please.

Bjrogg

Thanks Jegs

Glad I went! I learned that there is a small coconut grove down by the river there…just NE of the caribou….

Safe travels home my friends!

….a little more trivia from this weekend in Elm Hall: there is nothing grumpy about Grumpy Jim; Dick, local Root bow collector and historian, found a $100 bill in the parking lot…it was returned to its owner with no fanfare; there are days of the week when Pappy doesn’t wear bibs; lucky for Pappy his wife didn’t know the difference between a Corvair and a Corvette…or if she did, he’s still a very lucky guy! Salt of the earth and we are surrounded by these people! Make it a great day!

Just got back from Elm Hall and what a great shoot! Had a great time shooting and visiting with friends. Thanks to Rocky and crew for all their hard work they put in before and after this event. Getting the opportunity to attend a traditional shoot like Elm Hall is special and reminds me what dedication it takes from club members to host a shoot like this!! As Pappy told me "It's a labor of Love" Thanks again!!

I enjoyed a wonderful week at Elm Hall, I got to Camp and shoot with many good friends. I also got to meet Damon Wood ( Wooddamon) he’s a very nice guy. Thanks to Rocky and all the fine guys from the Elm Hall club for the food and friendship they provided. Herbie it was great seeing you and I did hear something about a Coconut and grove of trees but I guess I was to busy shooting and having a good time that I missed it. I think this is my favorite shoot of the year. Hope everyone had a great time, I can’t wait for next year. Kurt

I will second that. Damon is a good guy sorry I missed him there.

Its always nice to shoot see old friends and make some new ones.

Great time as always with my friends up North, love seeing everyone, ate to much and shot my arm almost off. Great time and looking forward to next year. Herbie I will have to be careful what I say to you, didn't really think you was listening . :) Pappy

That's a half dozen of the finest fellows you'll ever meet in that picture Pappy posted. I had a great time hanging out with them and all the other guys in camp. Looking forward to doing it again next year.

David

Will this be the first weekend of August again next year? Just retired and wanting to get to more of these fantastic shoots

Daniel I believe it is the first full weekend in August. David they wanted the Old guy’s in the picture but they let this young 68 1/2 year old guy get in with them, I had a great time hanging out and shooting with all the guys in camp. It’s sure going to be along time till we can do it again next year. But I’ll be looking forward to it. Thanks for posting the picture Pappy. Kurt

I only know Pappy. Name the rest from left to right, please

Dale Roark, Steve Stunkel, Kurt Stunkel, Mark “Pappy “ Baggett, Jerry ?, and Bob Douglas and his dog Dufus.

Jerry's last name is Womble.

David

ya that was the old goats in camp, great bunch of guys for sure.Loved the fire and Jimmy D's picking also.Just an all round great time. Pappy

Well thanks gentlemen, had a great 15 minutes or so meeting Kurt, Steve and Pappy. I'm already working on the staves I got from Steve that Pappy looked over :) Thanks to Kurt for the facilitation. We talked about making it for the whole weekend next year on the way home, I'm gonna get Tiffany shooting by then ;)

Sorry I missed you, Jed!

Wish we had more time to hang out, all the guys were great!

Hackin' away at her...

Damon it was nice meeting you and your girlfriend, to bad you didn’t have a little more time to hang out for a while. I hope you make a nice Bow out of your stave, make sure you show us how it turns out. I had a great week with the guys at Elm Hall. If you get to make it next year make sure to stop by the camp and say Hi. Kurt

Nice meeting you Damon, the bow is looking good.Keep us undated on how it turns out. Pappy

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