Sherwood Park Fish and Game Members Archery Shoot Sunday, May 14

arrow dog · #1 05-02-2017, 05:50 PM

The SPFGA Archery Division are holding their spring 3D archery shoot for members on May 14 with registration between 8 - 9 AM. Cost is $10.00 and shooting will start at 9:30. There will be two rounds of 21 targets up to a maximum of fifty yards. Yardages will be marked to encourage the newcomers. We welcome traditional, compound and crossbows.

There will be a concession at lunch.

If you wish to attend and are not a member, contact the SPFGA office Tuesday to Friday from 9 to 4 and purchase a general membership for $55.00. Phone 780-910-4248.

Lefty-Canuck · #2 05-02-2017, 06:53 PM

Hope to see you there! I think this is Mothers Day Sunday?

LC

brendan's dad · #3 05-02-2017, 07:20 PM

Yeah, have to pass on this one, tough sell on Mother's Day

coyotekiller · #4 05-02-2017, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by brendan's dad

Yeah, have to pass on this one, tough sell on Mother's Day

Yea tough one, wish I could go

bowhunter9841 · #5 05-02-2017, 08:32 PM

Darn, I'll be at work! Last years spring shoot was a lot of fun, I'm sad that I'll miss this.

schian · #6 05-04-2017, 11:24 AM

Hmmm mothers day could complicate things. I really wanna go but we'all have to wait and see.

Schian

338Bluff · #7 05-04-2017, 12:45 PM

65 bucks for a one day shoot...and I have to drive 3 hour round trip to buy the membership?
Same last year this is frustrating. I have shot at competitions all over the province at other fish and game ranges and there was nevere a requirement for a membership. Why is this such a problem for SPFGA?
I would support your shoots but the executive need to remove that criteria.

Bergerboy · #8 05-04-2017, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 338Bluff

65 bucks for a one day shoot...and I have to drive 3 hour round trip to buy the membership?
Same last year this is frustrating. I have shot at competitions all over the province at other fish and game ranges and there was nevere a requirement for a membership. Why is this such a problem for SPFGA?
I would support your shoots but the executive need to remove that criteria.

Shoot the fall event as well then you can get 2 shoots for $75. Or just spend $5 on a box of tissues.

fish_e_o · #9 05-04-2017, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 338Bluff

65 bucks for a one day shoot...

clearly you're not a golfer.

$60 plus $30 for a cart per person and it's boring as all hell.

Lefty-Canuck · #10 05-04-2017, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 338Bluff

65 bucks for a one day shoot...and I have to drive 3 hour round trip to buy the membership?
Same last year this is frustrating. I have shot at competitions all over the province at other fish and game ranges and there was nevere a requirement for a membership. Why is this such a problem for SPFGA?
I would support your shoots but the executive need to remove that criteria.

You can pay for and get a membership through the mail but you may not have the keycard for access in time for the shoot.

LC

338Bluff · #11 05-05-2017, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

You can pay for and get a membership through the mail but you may not have the keycard for access in time for the shoot.

LC

I already have multiple memberships (AFGA and other ranges). Not interested in buying another one. Good luck with your shoot.
Thanks for the reply.

backyard · #12 05-05-2017, 11:51 PM

I'm sure if they draw up a waiver they could make things work for non members... I know there are plenty of other fish and game clubs just doing a waiver...

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bobtodrick · #13 05-06-2017, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 338Bluff

I already have multiple memberships (AFGA and other ranges). Not interested in buying another one. Good luck with your shoot.
Thanks for the reply.

Well, being that it is hard to get a membership because of the great deal (shooting ranges, trap field, archery, fishing pond and free camping)...I doubt we'll miss you.

kujoseto · #14 05-06-2017, 10:48 AM

The organizers that volunteer to set this up are top notch. It's a fun place to be a part of an event and I'm sure it's worth the membership price. I'm sure those of you going back and forth would get along better if you were shooting 3d together rather than arguing on the forum.
338 bluff, I'd highly recommend considering the membership if you can use the facilities after this event. If not, then I totally get it. Have a great year flinging some arrows

brendan's dad · #15 05-06-2017, 02:09 PM

Was there this morning and did a round and shot 3 under par. (all in the kill zone and 3 in the bull). |More relaxing and way cheaper than golf. Also I needed a relaxing activity this morning after watching the Oiler's game last night!

338Bluff · #16 05-06-2017, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bobtodrick

Well, being that it is hard to get a membership because of the great deal (shooting ranges, trap field, archery, fishing pond and free camping)...I doubt we'll miss you.

Well seeing as some members are so 'welcoming' I won't miss you either. Club I belong to has a trap field, skeet and archery too. Times are tight and the 55 buck may as well be gas to go fishing.
Thanks to those that made helpful replies and the few that can't handle some criticism.....well you have a nice day too.

338Bluff · #17 05-06-2017, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by brendan's dad

Was there this morning and did a round and shot 3 under par. (all in the kill zone and 3 in the bull). |More relaxing and way cheaper than golf. Also I needed a relaxing activity this morning after watching the Oiler's game last night!

That I can relate to. I wonder how hard it would get to find a zombie NHL referee target?

338Bluff · #18 05-06-2017, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bobtodrick

Well, being that it is hard to get a membership because of the great deal (shooting ranges, trap field, archery, fishing pond and free camping)...I doubt we'll miss you.

Its tough to get a membership because the range is next door to a million people and you are capped. Your facilities are definitely nice, but if you charged 300 bucks you would still need a cap.....and I am not criticizing the fact you have a cap on the full membership as it is necessary.

waterninja · #19 05-06-2017, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 338Bluff

Well seeing as some members are so 'welcoming' I won't miss you either. Club I belong to has a trap field, skeet and archery too. Times are tight and the 55 buck may as well be gas to go fishing.
Thanks to those that made helpful replies and the few that can't handle some criticism.....well you have a nice day too.

Well put Bluff. I think a lot of people have got bad cabin fever. Or maybe the refereeing in the Oilers series has made people miserable. I'm sure you would be welcome wherever you went.

338Bluff · #20 05-06-2017, 08:48 PM

My apoligies to Arrowdog for the derail. Good luck with your shoot.

Lefty-Canuck · #21 05-06-2017, 08:55 PM

I know there was talk of having any AFGA members able to participate in the shoots. I thought things were going that way. I am not on the executive and have been a SPFGA member for many years, just ecstatic there is an active archery group there again. The work done in the past two years has completely revamped the archery area.

I feel at $55 a general membership there is a bargain (one year all benefits but firearm ranges)....but I already purchase a full family membership.

Hopefully in the future they can open up the archery shoots and showcase what the range has to offer.

LC

bobtodrick · #22 05-07-2017, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 338Bluff

Well seeing as some members are so 'welcoming' I won't miss you either. Club I belong to has a trap field, skeet and archery too. Times are tight and the 55 buck may as well be gas to go fishing.
Thanks to those that made helpful replies and the few that can't handle some criticism.....well you have a nice day too.

Let's just be clear here.
You start off in post #7 telling everything that is wrong with SPFGA and why you don't join...then get hurt feelings when someone (me) says 'so what'?
Okay!

brendan's dad · #23 05-07-2017, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 338Bluff

That I can relate to. I wonder how hard it would get to find a zombie NHL referee target?

I know they make a "zebra" 3D target..... that would be close enough.

arrow dog · #24 05-10-2017, 08:52 PM

Some interesting shots will be set up for Sunday and two new Rinehart targets!! Should be a good time.

arrow dog · #25 05-11-2017, 09:24 PM

It's a go, rain or shine!!

bowhunter9841 · #26 05-21-2017, 09:21 AM

Just wanted to see how the shoot went this year? I was stuck up here at work, and did not get to attend. Hope everyone had a good time!!

arrow dog · #27 05-21-2017, 10:43 AM

Well, to be honest, it was a real disappointment. Spent 10 hours between Friday and Saturday morning setting up course in misty rain. Only 3 people managed to show up for shoot on Sunday so we've decided to only have a shoot in August each year for now. Next 3D Hunter shoot will be August 20.

kujoseto · #28 05-21-2017, 09:15 PM

Mother's day is just not a good day to schedule something.
Maybe first weekend in June would be better

brendan's dad · #29 05-21-2017, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kujoseto

Mother's day is just not a good day to schedule something.
Maybe first weekend in June would be better

That was the only reason I was not there, tough sell when the wife doesn't shoot.

arrow dog · #30 05-21-2017, 09:48 PM

That's why we are not intending to have a shoot in May next year. Weekend before Mother's Day has always had iffy weather. Weekend after is Long Weekend and most people are away. Last weekend in May is Oilmans' shoot which we attend. Every weekend in June is s shoot somewhere and as avid 3D archers, we attend those also. July is usually a bust as people are away on holidays and we have shoots to attend. So, August 20 will be the next 3D shoot for the SPFGA.