Hemlock has joined the Bowhunter 3D league – Anyone, kids and adults can shoot the league or just shoot for fun!
East Division |
April | May | June | July | August |
| South Birdsboro | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Lower Pottsgrove | 8 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 12 |
| Popodickon | 15 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 19 |
| Daniel Boone | 29 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 25 & 26 |
West Division |
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| Lebanon Valley | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Millcreek | 8 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 12 |
| Adamstown | 15 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 19 |
| Hemlock | 22 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 26 |
2012 – Rules
Shooter Fees
Adults – $10.00 per shoot / Youths – Under 15 Free
Equipment
Shooters are responsible for maintaining their equipment safe and within the specifications of the manufacturer.
Bow: Any type of bow that falls into the category of a compound, long or recurve may be used. (Crossbows may be used at the clubs, but will not be part of the league – please check the club’s policies about crossbows.)
Stabilizers: Any type, length or style may be used
Arrows: Any arrow adhering to the manufactures’ specifications for safe shooting shall be used. It is the shooters responsibility to inspect their arrows to ensure they are safe prior to shooting. (NO BROADHEADS)
Release: Any type of release may be used (Fingers, Thumb, Trigger, Back Tension).
Rangefinders: Will be permitted on courses for determining yardage, should the shooter choose to use one.
Sights: The shooter can use any sight., scope or any other device that may enhance their sight.
Binoculars: Any type or power of binoculars will be permitted.
Shooting Classes
Bowhunter 3D will consist of 7 classes. The shooting class will be determined by the by the shooting stake, sex and age of the shooter
Male Unlimited: Shot from Yellow Stake – Open Equipment (Any Equipment)
Male Bowhunter: Shot from Orange Stake – No Scopes (Fixed and Movable pin, Stabilizers under 12 inches)
Male Traditional: Shot from White Stake – Compound, Long Bow or Recurve, no sights with finger release
Female Unlimited: Shot from Yellow Stake – Open Equipment (Any Equipment)
Female Bowhunter: Shot from Orange Stake – No Scopes (Movable pin, Stabilizers under 12 inches are approved)
Female Traditional: Shot from White Stake – Long Bow or Recurve, no sights with finger release
Youth: Shot from the Traditional stake or closer any equipment (Class determined by age – Under 15)
*** Any stabilizer, sight, scope or device to enhance the shooters ability defines Open Equipment. ***
Targets
Each Club will be responsible for maintaining a minimum of 30 shootable targets that will be placed in realistic scenarios. More than 30 targets may be placed on the course and scored during any shoot hosted by a club. Each target shall have three scoring rings visible on the target to allow proper scoring.
Scoring
Each animal shall have three scoring rings with the inner most ring scoring at 12 points, the next score ring scoring at 10 points and the outer-most scoring ring should be scored at 8 points. Any arrow residing in the target and not touching the outer portion of a score ring (body shot, hooves, antlers) will count as 5 points. Any arrow that doesn’t place in the target at all (miss) will be counted as a 0 points.
Any target that has both ASA and IBO scoring rings, the IBO rings will be used unless noted by the club.
Target Placement: All yardages will have +/- of 5 yards.
Unlimited Stake: Small Targets (skunk, raccoon, turkey): Max 30 yards, Medium Targets (bear, cougar, deer): Max 45 yards, Large Targets: (lrg deer, standing bear, elk): Max 50 yards
Bowhunter Stake: Small Targets (skunk, raccoon, turkey): Max 25 yards, Medium Targets (bear, cougar, deer): Max 35 yards, Large Targets: (lrg deer, standing bear, elk): Max 45 yards
Traditional Stake: Small Targets (skunk, raccoon, turkey): Max 10 yards, Medium Targets (bear, cougar, deer): Max 20 yards, Large Targets: (lrg deer, standing bear, elk): Max 30 yards
Trophies/ Prizes
Division – Top Shooter: (Vest)
2009 Vest
“Top Shooter” will be determined by the total of the highest scores from each club. A shooter will need to shoot a minimum of 2 shoots per club in a Division. The shooter may qualify in both Divisions if they shot twice at every Club in both Divisions.
Unlimited, Bowhunter and Traditional
Personalized BOWHUNTER 3D Vest or Jacket (One vest per class/ Division – Must have at least 4 qualifying shooters in a shooting class for a Vest to be rewarded)
Division – 2nd and 3rd place: (Pin / Medallion) the average score from all shoots in a single division.
Division Club Trophy: A revolving trophy will be presented to the club that has had the most shooters from their participating club shoot at another. The Club that has the most combined shooters from their club participating at another club in a single Division will be able to show off the trophy for the following year. One club may win both trophies for both Divisions. The number of shooters will be determined by registration sheet and scores cards turned in (will need 1 score card for every registration sheet)
Youth Trophies: The Youth shooter will need to shoot at one shoot per club in a division to qualify. Each qualifying youth shooter will receive a Ribbon/Medal. A 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophy will be presented to the highest scoring shooter in each division.
Venue Locations
Lebanon Valley Sportsman Association
814 Sportsman Road, Robesonia, PA 19551
610-693-6490
Directions to Club:
From the West:( Robesonia, Wyomissing)
Take 422 East to Wernersville State Hospital, at light turn right. Proceed through Hospital to Sportsmen Road as you leave the Hospital grounds, turn right onto Sportsmen Road. The Club is on the right as you climb the hill.
From the East:(Pottstown)
Take 422 West to Wernersville State Hospital, at light turn left. Proceed through Hospital, as you leave the Hospital grounds turn right onto Sportsmen Road. The Club is on the right as you climb the hill
Millcreek Rod and Gun
401 Rod and Gun Road
Newmanstown, PA 17073
717-949-2194
Directions to Club
From Reading: 422 West to 419. Turn Left onto 419 South. Follow 419 South to Millbach RD. Stay to the left to continue on Millbach Rd. Millbach will turn into Rod & Gun road… follow this road until it dead ends into the Club’s property.
From Valley Forge: Toll Road 76 to Take exit 286 toward US-222/Lancaster.
Merge onto Spur Rd/State Route 1040 – Continue to follow Spur Rd. Turn right at PA-272 N/N Reading Rd. Turn left at PA-897 N/W Swartzville Rd Turn right to stay on PA-897 North. Take 897 to Stricklerstown Rd. Turn left onto Stricklerstown Rd and follow this road until you come to Rod & Gun Road. Turn Right onto Rod and Gun and follow it until it dead ends into the club’s property.
Adamstown Rod & Gun Club
563 Willow Street
Reinholds, PA 17569
717-484-4424
Directions to Club:
From Reading: 222 south to exit PA-272 (W. Lancaster Ave / Reading Rd / Adamstown Rd.) After exiting from 222, make a right on to PA-272. Take PA-272 to PA-1061/ Willow Street. Make a Left onto PA-1061/Willow Street and the club will be about 1 mile on the right hand side.
From Lancaster: 222 North to PA-568(W. Lancaster Ave). After Exiting from 222 make a left onto PA-568 (W. Lancaster Ave). Go under 222 and the street will turn into PA-272 (W. Lancaster Ave / Reading Rd / Adamstown Rd.) Take PA-272 to PA-1061/ Willow Street. Make a Left onto PA-1061/Willow Street and the club will be about 1 mile on the right hand side.
South Birdsboro Rod & Gun
470 Geigertown Road
Douglassville, PA 19518
Directions to Club:
From Reading: Take 422 East to S Center Rd/ PA-82. Make a right onto S Center Rd/ PA-82. Take S Center rd/ PA-82 to PA-724. Make a Left onto PA-724 and go down for about 1/2 mil and make a right onto N. Chestnut St/ PA-345. Take PA-345 for about 2 miles and make a right onto Geigertown Rd. The club will be about 1 mile on the right hand side.
From Valley Forge: Take 422 East to S Center Rd/ PA-82. Make a left onto S Center Rd/ PA-82. Take S Center rd/ PA-82 to PA-724. Make a Left onto PA-724 and go down for about 1/2 mil and make a right onto N. Chestnut St/ PA-345. Take PA-345 for about 2 miles and make a right onto Geigertown Rd. The club will be about 1 mile on the right hand side.
Lower Pottsgrove Sportsman Association
2121 Sanatoga Road
Pottstown, PA 19464
610-326-4575
Directions to Club:
From the West:(Robesonia)
Take 422 east to Armand Hammer Blvd. exit. At the end of the ramp turn right to the traffic light. Turn left to the 3rd traffic light (High street) and turn right. Go 1/8 mile (past the hospital) to Porter road and turn right. Follow Porter road, which turns into Sanatoga Station Road, follow to the top of the hill and LPSA is on the left.
From the East:(King of Prussia)
Take 422 to the Sanatoga exit. At the stop sign turn left onto Evergreen Road. Go to the 2nd traffic light and turn right. Go to stop sign, (Linfield Road) and turn right. Travel over small bridge past quarry and bear left onto Sanatoga Station Road.Go 1 mile, LPSA is at the top of the hill on the right.
Popodickon Bowmen
295 Sunset Hill Road
Boyertown, PA 19512
Directions to Club:
From the West(Robesonia, Wyomissing): Travel East on Rt. 73 past Shanesville Hotel. Turn Right on Sunset Hill Rd. At the top of the hill bear right and than a quick left (stay on Sunset Hill Rd.) Club will be on the left hand side.
From the East(Pottstown): Travel West on Rt. 73 – Turn Left on Sunset Hill Rd. At the top of the hill bear right and than a quick left (stay on Sunset Hill Rd.) Club will be on the left hand side.
Daniel Boone Rod & Gun
301 Dautrich Road
Reading, PA
610-779-2090
Directions to Club:
From the West:( Robesonia, Wyomissing)
Take 422 East to Mt Penn Exit Turn Left at E. Neversink Rd., Take E. Neversink Rd to 422 Business (Perkiomen Ave).Make a Left on Perkiomen Ave/ US-422. Take Perkiomen/ US-422 to St. Lawrence Ave (562). Take St. Lawrence Ave for about 1/2 mile to N. Bingaman St. Make a left on N. Bingaman St. (at the light) Take N. Bingaman St. and stay to your right. N. Bingaman St. turns into Butter LN. Take Butter LN. to Dautrich Rd. Turn Right on Dautrich Rd… club entrance will be on the left (about 1/2 mile).
From the East: (Pottstown)
Take 422 West, to Perkiomen Ave. Slight right at Perkiomen Ave/US-422 (signs for US-422/Mt Penn). Business (Perkiomen Ave).Make a Left on Perkiomen Ave/ US-422. Take Perkiomen/ US-422 to St. Lawrence Ave (562). Take St. Lawrence Ave for about 1/2 mile to N. Bingaman St. Make a left on N. Bingaman St. (at the light) Take N. Bingaman St. and stay to your right. N. Bingaman St. turns into Butter LN. Take Butter LN. to Dautrich Rd. Turn Right on Dautrich Rd… club entrance will be on the left (about 1/2 mile).
