Folks, the 19th Annual Howard Hill Classic will be a four day event this year. The dates are June 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 2023. Always held at beautiful Tannehill Historical State Park, www.tannehillstatepark.org

There will be the Championship Shoot Downs on Saturday afternoon, along with Rhonda’s “Luck of the Draw” Shoot Down for those that don’t make the Championship Shoot Down. Her event is especially for those just getting started in our wonderful sport.

You don’t want to miss this year’s event, BECAUSE, you’ll be the first of those that will find out what will be coming for the 20th Anniversary of the Howard Hill Classic, 2024.

Much more information to come between now and June folks!

Terry Harris

Can't wait, always a fun shoot.

Thanks Brandon, fun for me as well.

Terry Harris

Folks, our traditional archery friend, Randy Knight has gotten 8 traditional bows from Maddog Bows. Four youth boys bow at 20 lbs and four for youth girls at 15 lbs.

We don't know yet how these bows will get into their hands, but we certainly would like to get them into hands that don't yet have a bow.

How cool is this, AND how cool is Mr. Randy Knight.

Terry Harris

Awesome

Yeah, Terry, I sent half of them to Randy last week and I'll send the other 4 to him tomorrow. They're done.

Mike, the photo Randy sent me of the bows he has is great. If possible, can you give some info on your youth bows, and photos here as well.

Love for ya to come visit the HH Classic, or even set up as a Vendor if you'd like.

Terry Harris

Looks like I'll be in town again for the Hill Classic this year. Had fun last year.

Great John, look forward to seeing ya again.

Terry Harris

Very cool Terry, you always have a bunch of cool stuff to get into hands that need it. Pappy

If you have never attended one of the Howard Hill events, you are missing one of the best. Terry and his team work year round to make sure every little element of the event is ready and prepared. He has plenty of vendors there for your archery needs and has the coolest awards of them all. This is a good one, don't miss it. I hope my old legs hold out long enough to get around the course. Hope to see you in June Terry and team!

Im retired now, i plan to be there !

Glad I hang with John Sullins and his views. When I see Terry at other shoots promoting Traditional Archery and The Howard Hill Shoot well........ I tell him, " I did not know you were having this shoot? Still having it?" Lucky I know John. Local Story right Terry? :)) Well worth attending in Alabama!

Thank you gentlemen for the kind words. Look forward to seeing you all.

Terry Harris

Terry pm me, or better yet text me. I seem to have lost your contact info

Folks, spoke with my friend Randy Grider, the event coordinator for the Kentucky TradFest.

He is also sending me two recurves, 25# draw weight. That will be 6 bows that need to find their way into some lucky youngsters hands.

Terry Harris

Wow, I just received the two bows that Randy Grider sent me. I'll post photos soon.

Folks, that is SIX bows that hopefully will get into some young and beginners hands.

Thank you again Randy Knight & Randy Grider, two outstanding gentlemen we have in our wonderful sport.

Terry Harris

Some may not know what state this is in. I searched & McCalla, Al.. I have a FB page Iowa archery/bowhunter tournaments where I post Iowa, bordering states plus National & large archery events. Free to join, no selling, no chat. A member may post their archery event. 1300 archers looking for shoots. Several Trad events listed. IBO 3D Traditional & ETAR are two. Updated weekly & events listed by month.. Sample enclosed

Thankyou Terry. Did not mind at all donating the bows. You have done a great job over the years promoting the sport through your shoot, and getting the word out about other big archery events. All that work gets more people intrested, and involved.

Just a small token of my appreciation. Good for you, good for intrested beginners, good for the sport. I really had no choice !

Folks, there are some great traditional archery events coming up BEFORE the Howard Hill Classic.

The end of February is the Pre Spring Arrow Fling in Dickson, TN

The 1st weekend in March is the TBOF Spring Shoot in Ocala, FL

The Alabama Society of Traditional Bowmen has two coming up, their Alabama State Championship in March and their Children's Hospital Benefit Shoot in April. Both held at Brierfield State Park in Montevallo, AL

The first weekend in April is the Kentucky TradFest, in Harrobsburg, KY

Memorial Day weekend is the Texas Longbow Championship.

Terry Harris

Thankyou Terry for keeping everyone informed. Word of mouth on sites like these spreazs the word better than purchased advertisements.

Glad to do it my friend, we all love this sport and look forward to seeing all our friends.

Terry Harris

Here are the Championship Shoot Down formats:

Of course, this year’s event starts on Thursday, so, the first round card still has to be turned in before you get another card if you’re trying to qualify for Saturday’s Shoot Downs. All first round cards have to be turned in by 2 PM on Saturday.

The Men’s Longbow & Recurve along with the Women’s Longbow & Recurve will again be combined. This part of the Championship Shoot Down is sponsored by Traditional Bowhunter Magazine and the American Traditional Archer. We’ll take the top 10 shooters scores from both of the men’s longbow and recurve shooters and the top 10 of the women’s longbow and recurve shooters, a total of 20 shooters for each shoot down. The 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners will come from those combined 20 shooters from the men and women.

We’ll take the top 10 shooters from the Men’s Seniors and the top 10 of the Men’s Super Seniors, all then will compete against one another. The 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners will come from these combined 20 shooters.

The Men’s Self Bow Shooters, we’ll take the top 10 shooters as well. The 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners will come from these 10 shooters.

THEN, the three winners from the Shoot Downs will compete for the American Traditional Archer “Top Shot” award. One for the Men and one for the Women.

Let's not forget RHONDA’S “LUCK of the DRAW” SHOOT OUT ~ CO-SPONSORED by BEAR ARCHERY

For Those Beginners & Others That Might Not Make The “Championship Shoot Down”

1st Place, Bear “Montana Longbow” or “Grizzly Recurve”, Men & Women’s Winner’s Choice

2nd Place Receives $100.00 & 3rd Place Receives $75.00

Now is the time for us to get our friends, spouses as well as to promote those that we might feel that would be interested in our wonderful sport.

Terry Harris

Folks, here we are well into March. It won't be long before the 19th Howard Hill Classic will be here.

Terry Harris

Cant wait Terry ! I guess i should go on and reserve a campsite, if i can. Do they do that ? You got campground contact info ?

WE love camping at Tannehill and going to this shoot. Always a good time.

Randy, are ya using water and electric or primitive.

Terry

Does Jacque Bonin still attend?

Terry, bringing a camper, but dont neccessarily have to have hookups.

We'll get ya in a good spot my friend.

Terry Harris

Getting calls, emails, and PM's about the HH Classic. Most have never been here.

I'm hoping this is a good sign for all events coming up.

Terry Harris

Less than 8 weeks away folks!!!

Terry Harris

I am thinking of pre-ordering some 4X t-shirts. If anyone is interested in getting one and are planning to attend, PM me and let me know.

Terry Harris

One of my favorite shoots and places. If you haven't been you need to go.

We plan to be there. Bill and Roy

Terry. Save me an XL please.

Great place and good people running it. Pappy

Great venue and excellent course set up.

Thanks guys.

Less than SEVEN weeks away folks.

Terry Harris

FIVE WEEKS from today folks, we'll be kicking off the 19th Howard Hill Classic.

We'll also start planning for the 20th Anniversary, get ready to blow it out, IT WILL BE BIG!!!

Terry Harris

I can't wait.

Wow, here it is the 1st of May, 2023.

ONLY FOUR WEEKS from this coming Thursday.

Terry Harris

FOUR WEEKS FROM TODAY FOLKS!!

Terry Harris

The 19th Howard Hill Classic will be here before you know it.

Terry Harris

TWENTY THREE DAYS AWAY FLOKS!!!

Terry Harris

Can’t wait, besides our local shoots it’s next on my list

I've got a few Plaques from last year's 2022 Howard Hill Classic.

I will have them at the Registration Table.

Cubs 1st Place Casey Schrull Women's Recurve 1st Place Therese Hopsecger Men's Senior 2nd Place Ron Decker Men's Super Sr 3rd Place Ronnie Faulkner Junior Girls 3rd Place Emma Hagler

Terry Harris

How much are the shoot fees?

Bill, a single weekend rate for as many rounds as you can get in is $35.00. Family, immediate only up to four members is $70.00. You can improve your score throughout the weekend. Your 1st round will go to whether or not you qualify the Saturday Championship Shoot Down.

If you are only coming for a day, $25 for the day.

Terry Harris

Folks, we are 15 days away from the 19th Howard Hill Classic. I’ve gotten many calls and emails from people that plan to attend for their first time. Several are bringing folks with them. GETTING EXCITED TO GET IT GOING!!

Again, this year is a FOUR DAY EVENT, June 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, 2023.

Special weekend rates, the range opens at 6 AM with the last shooter getting to go out at 5 PM, Thursday through Saturday. Sunday from 6 Am Until 10 AM, this way for those that travel long distance to get home will have their chance to attend the Awards Ceremony.

I’ll be raffling off a Big Jim’s Custom Longbow, with all the proceeds going to the Scout Camp I also use to put my targets on. Other raffles for the Camp will also be taking place.

And of course, the Championship Shoot Downs Saturday afternoon, ya don’t want to miss that.

Folks, please check out a table I will have set up to also Promote the Archery Hall of Fame and Museum. I will have some of the current Newsletters, AHOF Applications and Hats, T-Shirts and Patches. The AHOF is our Archery Legacy and I encourage the support of it.

Terry Harris

Folks, I know the 19th Howard Hill Classic, traditional archery event is only 15 days away, BUT, as I've said, we're already planning on the 20th Anniversary in 2024.

As a matter of fact, our friend Randy Knight is already hard at work having something very special for all the adult winners, as well as, the Top Shot winners. Get a load of one of just many that will be made before the 20th Anniversary Howard Hill Classic.

Trust me when I say this, the 20th Anniversary will be OUTSTANDING!!

Terry Harris

TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY!!

Terry Harris

Folks, we are less than two weeks away from the 19th Howard Hill Classic, traditional archery event here in Alabama. Of course it is held at beautiful Tannehill Historical State Park in MCalla, AL. www.tannehillstatepark.org

Again, this year is a FOUR DAY EVENT, June 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, 2023.

I’ll be raffling off a Big Jim’s Custom Longbow, with all the proceeds going to the Scout Camp I also use to put my targets on. Other raffles, including youth bows donated by Randy Knight and Randy Grider, for the Camp will also be taking place.

And of course, the Championship Shoot Downs Saturday afternoon, ya don’t want to miss that. Not only cash awards for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place for all the winners, BUT, there’s also these winners competing for this year’s “Top Shot” award. Here’s a photo of this year’s “Top Shot” Eagle Award.

Terry Harris

ONLY TEN DAYS FROM TODAY!!!

Terry Harris

COUNTING DOWN FOLKS, ONLY NINE DAYS FROM TODAY!!!

Terry Harris

Looks like so far you are going to have some beautiful weather for it. Pappy

This is a well run event and if you have never been able to attend, you are missing on of the best. Very nice park and the courses are set for fun shots and good competition.

We will be there Thursday-Saturday Lord Willing. Always a fun time and great place to camp.

Thanks gentlemen, by the way.

ONLY EIGHT DAYS AWAY FOLKS!!!

Terry Harris

Envious of those of you who can travel to this. Have a great time.

Wish you could make it Bruce.

Terry Harris

Folks, 7 days away for the 19th Howard Hill Classic.

There will be Championship Shoot Downs, Outstanding Competition throughout the 4 day event, Friends and Family gatherings, Vendors, and RAFFLES, RAFFLES, RAFFLES!!!

Included in these raffles, there will be EIGHT youth bows donated by Randy Knight and Randy Grider, along with a bunch of other great items.

I will soon be posting some photos of my 20th Anniversary Commemorative Bow, aptly titled “Howard Hill Classic”, the Number 20 will be Raffled off at next year’s 20th Anniversary.ND, a special surprise.

Here's one of the Bow's photos.

Terry Harris

More of the Commemorative Bow.

Terry Harris

Folks, I know these photos are not clear for ya, but it's not the bow, IT IS ALL ME, sorry.

The bow is truly a beautiful piece of work.

Terry Harris

I'd like to mention that I will also be raffling off a Custom Longbow from Big Jim's Bow Co. at the Howard Hill Classic, traditional archery event. Where, Tannehill Historical State Park in McCalla, Al. When, June 1, 2, 3 &4, 2023.

All proceeds from the raffles I will be having goes to the Scout Camp I also use to put my Target Course on.

Over the last 18 years, I have proudly been able to raise a give over $55,000.00 to this Camp as well as some going to the Wounded Warrior Project and Children's Harbor of Alabama.

This was made possible because of such Vendors as Big Jim's Bow Co., Bears Archery, Three Rivers Archery, Black Widow Bows, Northern Mist Longbows, Bivouac Bow Co., Fred & Teresa Asbell and many, many others.

Terry Harris

Can’t wait

Spoke with Neil Byce, Bear Archery, they will be here early Friday morning.

And speaking of Bear Archery, they will again provide the two 1st Place Winers of Rhonda's "Luck of the Draw" Shoot Down for non-qualifiers competing for the Championship Shoot Down.

The winners will receive their choice of either a bear "Grizzly" recurve or a Bear "Montana" longbow.

Second & third place winners will receive cash prizes.

Terry Harris

ONLY FIVE DAYS FROM TODAY FOLKS!!

Terry Harris

Folks, we've already starting our preparations for our extended traditional archery family.

We'll be more than ready by the time the range opens Thursday morning at 6 am.

Let me also add that most of y'all know that I am not a club, and I am so fortunate that I have a small group of unbelievable friends that help me set up and take down the Howard Hill Classic.

I am truly blessed.

Terry Harris

I am proud it’s going to be a four day shoot.

Looks like I can come Thursday and Friday.

Got to work on Saturday.

I plan to be there on one of the four days. Do you know at this point which vendors will be there? I see above that Bear will be there

Big Jim, Bivouac Bows, Byron Ferguson, Bear Archery and many more.

Terry Harris

Folks, we are ready for our extended family to arrive to the 19th Howard Hill Classic, traditional archery event, here in Alabama.

Come join us for four days of Family, Friendship and Fun, June 1, 2, 3 & 4, 2023.

Terry Harris

After many years of wanting to attend I finally made it happen last year. Lord willing I plan to be there Saturday.

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