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Hawkeye Spring Thaw Shoot 2018

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BrianS:
Latest forecast:
FridayA chance of snow showers, possibly mixing with rain after 1pm, then gradually ending. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 13 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
SaturdayMostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Saturday NightMostly clear, with a low around 29.
Sunday Sunny, with a high near 53.

BrianS:
Thank you to everyone who helped out at the Shoot and Thank You to all who attended!

BrianS:
We tried something new this year and in addition to our normal events we held a Fletcher's Show and Exchange. Each Fletcher brought a example of their work for display. We went through each arrow and the Maker gave a description (history, materials, how to etc) of what they had brought. Most of the arrows were what I would describe as primitive hunting arrows (all very nice) but one Fletcher (Gerry L of Ontario Canada) brought a very beautiful example of a English war arrow. 34 inch length 1/2 diameter poplar shaft, reinforced selfnock, 8 inch fletching, hand forged point. Gerry proceeded to educate us Backwoodsman about the history of English Medieval War bows and arrows. Very interesting and I now have a new appreciation for English Archery. After Everyone was finished with their presentations, we drew tickets for the various arrows and took home someone Else's arrow. I was very fortunate to win Gerry's arrow. It will be displayed proudly at my home! Here are a few pictures of the arrow.
Brian
 

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