| Many clubs have found a great way to get people | | | | these are up to each club to decide for themselves |
| involved is to hold a 3D archery shoot. When starting | | | | but again certain organizations have rules about the |
| out there are a number of things to consider before | | | | targets so check into them. Most clubs set around 30 |
| just setting some targets out in the woods. The first | | | | targets for a normal shoot. The type of targets you |
| and most important thing to do is check that your | | | | choose is important. Not many shooters are going to |
| club can legally hold the event and that you have the | | | | enjoy shooting at all deer or bear. Mix up your |
| proper insurance for the event. Once those bases | | | | targets to keep things interesting. Get some "exotic" |
| are covered, the real work begins. | | | | targets to change it up. Especially if there are other |
| Safety is the utmost importance in every aspect. | | | | clubs around that do not have those targets. Keep |
| You have to think about the safety of all your | | | | your guests guessing at what they will shoot next. |
| guests while attending. There are three main parts | | | | The greatest challenge for some groups is deciding |
| involved to holding an enjoyable shoot; the course, | | | | on which manufacturer to go with. Rinehart, |
| the targets, and amenities. | | | | McKenzie, Delta, and others all have advantages and |
| First you have to have enough room to set up a | | | | disadvantages to them. For the money, Rinehart wins |
| course with the most important aspect being safety. | | | | hands down. They hold up well to wear and tear, last |
| Trails leading from one target area to the next | | | | for a very long time, arrows pull easily, and offer |
| should be clear of debris and easily followed. | | | | some unique targets. They do cost more initially and |
| Trimming brush back, picking up branches, filling holes, | | | | are heavier than others, but are the least expensive |
| or even mowing should all be done before setting out | | | | to maintain. |
| the targets. Placing marker flags or tape along the | | | | McKenzie and Delta targets are also good targets. |
| trail to follow is a good investment to try to ensure | | | | Widely available and easy to carry but are prone to |
| that your guests don't easily wander. | | | | breaking if mishandled. The arrows don't pull easily |
| While getting your course laid out you will want to | | | | with newer targets until they got shot in. The biggest |
| set up shooting lanes for your targets as well. The | | | | disadvantage is that you have to replace a third of |
| same care should be taken when establishing the | | | | the target when it gets shot up. No matter which |
| lanes. There are different archery organizations each | | | | target you choose, make sure that you have |
| with different "rules" as to how the targets must be | | | | adequate storage for your targets between shoots. |
| placed, check into those rules if you decide to hold | | | | Finally the most overlooked part of a shoot, the |
| an event goverened by those rules. The targets | | | | amenities. You should have a clean and serviceable |
| should be well anchored to the ground to keep them | | | | restrooms and clubhouse for the guests. If capable, |
| from moving while shooting. Also there should be | | | | have food available, but at the very least some |
| uniform stake for the shooters to shoot from. You | | | | water, teas, or sodas. You should advertise your |
| can place out as many stakes as you care but again, | | | | shoot to let people know when the event is being |
| if you are holding certain types of shoots, check the | | | | held. Set starting times and ending times should be |
| rules as to yardages and colors. | | | | established. Put the shoots in newsletters, online, or |
| Consider the targets. How many? What type | | | | flyers to get the word out. You can not have a |
| (deer,bear,boar,etc...)? What manufacturer? All of | | | | successful shoot without shooters. |