Field Target in Yorkshire

[Field Archer]

The 3ds champs will be in Churchill Woods, a few miles east of Worcester.

Because of the way targets are layed out, for safety reasons, it's not usualy possible to have spectators.

[JohnK]

Originally Posted by Field Archer

The 3ds champs will be in Churchill Woods, a few miles east of Worcester.

Really?

Perhaps I should get around to joining NFAS before then.

EDIT - hang on, they'll only let you shoot if you've gone to a minimum number of previous field shoots and can provide proof. Bit mean spirited to say the least.

[Field Archer]

Originally Posted by JohnK

Really?

Perhaps I should get around to joining NFAS before then.

EDIT - hang on, they'll only let you shoot if you've gone to a minimum number of previous field shoots and can provide proof. Bit mean spirited to say the least.

I remember when I wanted to shoot in the champs in my first year of field, having to fit in six shoots in a short space of time. I have since been told that if your (NFAS) club secretary sends the organiser a letter saying that they believe that you are competent to shoot, they will let you.

[JohnK]

Originally Posted by Field Archer

I remember when I wanted to shoot in the champs in my first year of field, having to fit in six shoots in a short space of time. I have since been told that if your (NFAS) club secretary sends the organiser a letter saying that they believe that you are competent to shoot, they will let you.

That might be worth exploring. Thanks

[Field Archer]

John, do you know Churchill Woods?

[JohnK]

Originally Posted by Field Archer

John, do you know Churchill Woods?

I don't, I'm afraid. Sorry about that.

I'm having a good hard think about this. I honestly don't think I can afford to get and set up a set of carbons to shoot with my Helix, and I'm loath to shoot my Navigators when I haven't much experience shooting a target rig on a field course. Perhaps I should set up the Intrepid for barebow and try that. The problem is finding the time.

Back to the 3D targets - is it similar to a US 3D shoot, where most of the targets are within 30 yards or so?

[Field Archer]

Unlike the IFAA, the NFAS does not have guidelines for placing 3D targets relative to their size. It is down to the club who sets the course as to the distances. Small targets, beavers, bobcats etc. are usually about 20 metres, 30 metres is an average distance for a medium sized target like a deer. Large targets like lion, moose, caribou and bison, a bit further, maybe 50 or 60 metres.

Some clubs put them out at much further distances, a lion at just under 80 metres a couple of weeks ago. The most popular clubs tend to keep the distance down and make the shot challenging by clever use of the land. I’m glad to say that SVYF are one of the latter, at their shoot last week-end, the furthest target was again a lion, around 40 ish metres, but it looked a lot further.

[SLOWHAND]

I know that there is a 3d course at Pond Farm near Whitby, they have open shoots two or three times a year. Guisbrough Priory club will also be opening a field course some time this year. Contact Pete at CBA Guisbrough for the details.

[JohnK]

Ta again Field Archery (and apologies for the thead hijack).

[robtattoo]

Not a problem John I'm learning a hell of a lot here!