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Offline Greg Szalewski

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Selfbow Bowyers Needed in WI
« on: April 15, 2016, 06:29:00 AM »
The Wisconsin Traditional Archers and Ojibwa Bowhunters is hosting it's annual bow building jamboree next week . This year we will be at a new location. I am sure we will have a pretty good sized group and knowledgeable bowyers are always in short supply. The rest of the info is below. Come on out and join in.


 2016 Selfbow Jamboree
April 23 + 24

Hosted by Ojibwa Bowhunters
3045 S. Johnson Road, New Berlin, WI 53146

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Beginners and Experienced Bowyers Welcome!

Fun for the whole family. Information and
discussions on how to get started building self-bows,
common problems and how to handle them,
stave selection, bow backings, tools and more.
Space, equipment and tools available to get a good start on a bow of your own.
Large practice range to shoot.

Free Primitive camping available beginning Fri. April 22
Saturday evening pot luck dinner & campfire.

Cost:

Free will donation for Bow Jam (proceeds to go to WTA)
Staves available for sale on site
Ojibwa will be holding their annual spring traditional shoot concurrently with Bow Jam. There will be regular shooting fees on the 3-D courses The practice range will be open and free to use. Breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase

What to bring:
Camping gear and warm cloths
Food & beverages for yourself/family
Dish to pass for Sat. evening pot luck
Bows (traditional) and arrows (field points)
Tools (some will be available for use)

For info: Greg Szalewski 262 853 4648

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Wisconsin Traditional Archers
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Life member, Wisconsin Bowhunters
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Colorado Bowhunters Association
Michigan Traditional Bowhunters

Offline Mark R

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Re: Selfbow Bowyers Needed in WI
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2016, 11:31:00 AM »
Myself and friends plan to be there , attended a shoot the other year, great place and good time.

Offline takefive

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Re: Selfbow Bowyers Needed in WI
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2016, 12:02:00 AM »
Hope to be there on Saturday, Greg.
It's hard to make a wooden bow which isn't beautiful, even if it's ugly.
-Tim Baker

Offline bjansen

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Re: Selfbow Bowyers Needed in WI
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2016, 07:46:00 AM »
I will be there as well. I need to dust off my old selfbow tools.  Looking forward to it.

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