Lake Placid Archery

[John Swain]

I'm going to Lake Placid in June to do the family vacation thing. Does anybody know of a traditional club in that area where a fella might escape the in-laws for a while and fling some arrows?

[slowbowjoe]

Don't think so, John. I lived near Placid (and worked there for a while) until around 15 years ago... there was no trad group I had heard of. Tupper Lake is about 1/2 hour away, and there is a Tupper Lake Bowmen, or something like that, club. I don't know if it's a trad group or not, but that would be your most likely place to start. Might want to search a bit and see if you find anything.

[Biggamefish]

There is tons of state land up there to go stumping on. So bring your bow for and escape with some beautiful views.

[kevsuperg]

Bring your flyrod too.

[jldumas77]

we have a couple of active archery clubs with strong traditional membership in upstate NY.   If you want to talk I can set you up with them, they are a great group of shooters.  My home club is further north and we shoot every weekend.   Also the Tupper Lake rod and gun club has a Muzzy shoot on June 2 & 3.

[John Swain]

Thanks for the responses. I might remember my way around there. I went to Paul Smiths back in '73-75.I will certainly bring a bow. I'll check Tupper Lake or just walk the woods.

[jldumas77]

I also have a decent home course in Malone if you want to get together shoot me an email

[John Swain]

Well I just made the mistake today of mentioning my Tradgang intentions to my wife. It did not go over well.I'm still bringing a bow with me. Actually she is a little upset cause I'm leaving early to go to the Meadville trad. shoot in Pa. I'll see. Maybe she can go shopping with her sister and I can bust out.

[John Swain]

I do appreciate the offer Jerry, but right now it looks like a trip that far north would take a lot of time. She never complains when I'm gone just about every weekend to play outdoors. But like I said; I'm still bringing my bow.

[BowZen]

When we are in that area, we visit Tupper Lake Archers. They have a wonderful club, and great people. Good luck.