Chamberlin Ranch Traditional Archery 3-d shoot..

[mtnfolk mike]

here's some of my many pics... it was indeed a lot of fun.. we look forward to to it every year.. we were there for 4 and half days.

we encountered some pretty wild weather... we had 2 days of off and on rain, with freezing cold temps in the evenings and morning's..

the property is absolutely gorgeous.. we( Ca. archers) are all really lucky to be able to be a part of such an amazing community.. we have made some great friends over the years...

icey mornings..

our chalet.. REI Kingdom 4.

our little dude got to spend his (8th) birthday at this shoot, for the second year in a row.. here he is with his new Swiss Army knife.. he had a blast and was a crack shot through-out the shoot..

our buddy Greg.

my crew... i am a lucky man.

our old camp dog Timber..

my father in law.. a.k.a. Gearman79..

the ever so popular "steel" target, with all of it's victims.. the misses and I were the only 2 to hit it, we each put 1 out of 2 arrows in there.. it is worth double the points, if you don't hit it say bye bye to your arrows.. they actually had another target a few yards behind it, that you could use if you didn't want to risk the arrow loss..

another cool target.. you get 20 seconds to all hit 5 of the carps.. here is our older son collecting/fishing for arrows..

this one is a lot of fun.. the target goes in circles and you have to hit the coyote as is passes the door and as it passes again in the back..

more to come..

 

[mtnfolk mike]

some more..

me trying to clear some under brush..

both or our boys got new bows and were shooting them for the first time at this shoot... our older son bumped up to a light weight adult bow and the little dude got big brothers old bow.. both of them did really well..

Gearman's buddy Michael... he is an amazing shot for someone who has only been shooting a few years..

CBryant is a natural at shooting a bow.. he and I worked out a nice trade for one of my bows.. it was great to hang out with him again..

the misses.. she rocks..

our shooting crew, out hunting velociraptors..

primtive bowyer and flint knapper Joe Dabill.

some of his awesome work..

the amazing bows of Ca. bowyer Steve Abbott.. his work is beautiful.. i have been shooting one of his bows for many years..

the view of the property as we were leaving..

the for looking..

Mike and co.

 

[tonym]

Outstanding pics once again! I always enjoy these posts of yours Mike!

 

[mtnfolk mike]

i just realized i didn't take any knife pics.. what was i thinking.. i carried/used a SAK camper, my EDC Benchmade mini griptillian and a David Farmer Tribal Utility Belt knife.. my old faithful ML camp knife saw lots of work as well...

there were a few knifemakers there this year.. here's some pics of Ca. A.B.S mastersmith Henry Torres... he makes some really nice knives, he has been here a few other times over the years and it's been great see his work eveolve..

 

[tknife]

Terrific pics Mike, looks like loads of fun, and great weather too! I have seen Joe Dabill's work before and it's truly amazing stuff :thumbup:

 

[Ban]

Looks like you and the family had a blast man!

 

[HikingMano]

Great stuff Mike! Man that looks like a blast :thumbup:

 

[Stump Buster]

EXCELLENT!!!!! THANKS for posting those pics Mike!!! I felt like I was there with you!!!

 

[ROCK6]

Very cool Mike! That looks like such an awesome event to attend...even better when it's a family event! Great pictures as usual...I'm still awaiting my backordered PSE recurve (I'm a lefty)...

ROCK6

 

[C Bryant]

Left my point and shoot at home so I don't have any good "action" shots, but here are the few I took with my big camera.

Driving up on the 154

This was at about 8 in the morning

Home sweet home

 

[j williams]

Great pics guys.....That always looks like such a good time.

Check out Cy with the SAK.....Awesome. Timber is awesome, those pics of her with the cape on are terrific! Such a good ol dog.

You guys got some chilly weather in the AM! Finally I can say my weather was nicer then yours!!!!

Wish I was there......Someday hopefully. Soon....

Thanks for the pics. I always love your pics of this shoot, and those bows are sweet. I want a bow from Abbott....His stuff looks amazing. Those hawks. Man, it would be hard not to leave with one.

 

[KuRUpTD]

Looks like an awesome time Mike

 

[mtnfolk mike]

thanks for all of the great comments folks.. it was a blast..

awesome pics too Christian... i love that shot of Timber... she normally hates being potographed...

 

[MRpink]

awesome pics and it looked like a blast as usual!

 

[stingray4540]

Great pics as always guys! Looks like you all had a great time. What am I talking about, I KNOW you all had a great time.

So bummed we weren't able to go this year.:grumpy:

Glad to see the kids graduating to new bows, I bet that was exciting!

Happy Birthday Cy!:thumbup:

P.S. We'll have to get together soon, once our house situation settles down.

 

[dboles]

Great pictures .Seems like a very nice shoot very well organised.Was there any community dinners or other meals.
Thanks for taking the time to post
Dan'l

 

[mtnfolk mike]

thanks again folks for all the kind words.. i appreciate it..

Great pics as always guys! Looks like you all had a great time. What am I talking about, I KNOW you all had a great time.

So bummed we weren't able to go this year.:grumpy:

Glad to see the kids graduating to new bows, I bet that was exciting!

Happy Birthday Cy!:thumbup:

P.S. We'll have to get together soon, once our house situation settles down.

yeah Nick.. it was a bummer you and Katherine couldn't make it this year, it was a lot of fun.. i figured you guys were busy/stressed with the new house and all... we have been in the same boat, witht this crazy new house of ours too.... there is a trad. shoot at BHU on sat. i think we'll be there..

Great pictures .Seems like a very nice shoot very well organised.Was there any community dinners or other meals.
Thanks for taking the time to post
Dan'l

Dan- there was a indeed meals that could have been bought, i think they do breakfast, lucnh and a big dinner on sat. and breakfast on sunday?? we usually always cook our own grub, every now and again we'll buy something, depending on what it is..

cheers.. Mike

 

[raylaconico]

Guys, that looked like fun. I need to go next year. Maybe by then I'll have a bow.

 

[mtnfolk mike]

Guys, that looked like fun. I need to go next year. Maybe by then I'll have a bow.

thanks Ray.. you should definitely try and make it out next year... it is indeed a lot of fun.. you could even set up booth if you want to sell some knives.. there is always lots of bows for sale over there too..

 

[Trent Rock]

thanks Ray.. you should definitely try and make it out next year... it is indeed a lot of fun.. you could even set up booth if you want to sell some knives.. there is always lots of bows for sale over there too..

Is it free for the public?
I want to go watch!!!