I hope most everyone is out of school for the summer. I also hope that the weather is going to stabilize a bit so that we can enjoy our outdoor county practices. So far the weather looks good for tonight’s outdoor practice, but we all know how quickly that can change. As always, use your best judgement when deciding whether or not to show up.

Tonight we will try to set up our new 3D targets, generously donated by NRA. So, if you are ready for some 3D practice, come on down and join us. Since this is the first week for 3D, there may be some kinks to work out, so please be patient and lend a helping hand if you see a need. Just as we have done at the state competition, we will be limiting the number of arrows per 3D target, so don’t come expecting to launch all 5 arrows (seniors) or 3 arrows (juniors) into the target every round. We will see how it goes with 1 or 2 arrows per target.  

Also, don’t forget your sunscreen, bug spray, umbrella, and lawn chairs. And most importantly, bring some water to keep yourself and family members hydrated.

Hope to see you tonight.

-Scott Barber

Since the state contest to qualify for nationals has moved to Saturday, June 24, we’ve scheduled additional practices dates. These are all on the Western Heritage calendar as follows:

Monday, June 4
Monday, June 11
Friday, June 22
Monday, June 25
Monday, July 16
Monday, July 23

Muzzleloader practice is canceled on May 20 due to muddy conditions at the range.

Due to the rain causing muddy conditions at the range, there will be no .22 Rifle practice on Sunday, May 20.

County practice moves outdoors on Thursday nights at 6:00 p.m. this week. We are no longer using the Swift Ponds range. County practices will be held across the parking lot to the south of the McKee Building, where we’ve recently held county shoot.

Archery practice cancellation policy remains the same as in past years. If we know before 2:00 p.m. that practice needs to be canceled, you will receive an email message. If we do not email and weather turns bad, we may still cancel, but Scott Barber will be at the practice location to let everyone know. Use your best judgement—if the area is getting lots of rain or lightning, we may postpone or cancel.

This first practice will be targets only, but we will be discussing ideas for introducing 3D targets to our practices.

Muzzleloader practice today is canceled due to muddy conditions at the range and the weather. Have a Happy Mother’s Day, everyone!

.22 practice today is canceled due to muddy conditions at the range. Have a Happy Mother’s Day, everyone!

Archery practices at Lon Hagler are beginning. Practice with us on Thursday, May 10 at 6:00 p.m. Then on May 15, the Lon Hagler practices will move to Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. and the county practices outside at The Ranch will move to Thursdays.

Remind will be used to send alerts about cancellations. To receive text messages, sign up via Remind by texting “@archlh” to 81010. Opt out of messages by replying “unsubscribe @4h22” to the same number. To receive email messages, send an email to archlh@mail.remind.com. No subject is needed. There is also a Remind app available for your Android phone or iPhone if you would like to download that.

If you have any questions about this schedule, please see the Archery calendar.