Two classics still shooting

[Blackhawk]

A friend and I took the 4 hour drive east to  Richland, Washington this past weekend for the Colyak Archers annual 3-D shoot.  As we neared  the 40 yard caribou target, we recognized two classics in front of us with bows in hand and arrows in their quiver.

Gail Martin, now in his mid 80's, and Larry Hatfield, in his mid 70's, had smiles on their faces as they took their shots at the distant targets.

Here are two men who have played such a huge role in archery for the past 60 years still enjoying the sport.

Yes, it was great seeing two classics out playing with their bows and arrows.

[cacciatore]

I would pay to meet those two high profile archers.I hope to age that way.

[John3]

That is just neat...!

[Missouri Bowman]

Very neat, not many like them left.

[ron w]

This pastime is agless.....I hope to be doing this for many years to come.

[Ragnarok Forge]

I went to college in Walla Walla and did some work with Martin Archery on a design project when I was in engineering school.  

I was in the company headquarters chatting with Gail when he very generously invited me to a 3D shoot in LaGrande. He paid my way and we spent a warm sunny day shooting and talking about archery and it's history.  Gail is a true old school gentleman.  

I was really impressed with how humble and generous he was.  His knowledge and stories of archers and archery's past were enough to keep me entranced the entire time.

[bentpole]

Wow!       Awesome!     How cool is that?  

[yellow bow]

I would sure like to meet those two gents,let alone being able to shoot with them. That would sure make my day.  :cool:

[lpcjon2]

That is great, so much for old age.Did you get pics        

[limbow]

Very nice Lon, glad to hear you were able to be a part of that    

[Benny Nganabbarru]

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Good people and  loads of fun! Who wouldn't want that?

Cool sighting

[d. ward]

thats a couple of the best guy's around in archery always friendly bd

[bolong]

I always get a good feeling when I see someone that age still out shooting their bow, you know they truly love the sport. Just hope I will still be able to do it I'm fortunate enough to live that long.

[MercilessMing]

 I always get a good feeling when I see someone that age still out shooting their bow, you know they truly love the sport. Just hope I will still be able to do it I'm fortunate enough to live that long.

[jacobsladder]

outstanding!!!