Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Crogacht on May 08, 2014, 08:20:09 pm
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Is there an annual archery/bowyer meet that could be considered representative of the Primitive Archer community?
Or put another way, which annual archery/bowyer event has the most Primitive Archer forum members in attendance?
It seems like if a member of this forum was going to travel from overseas to the USA, they'd ideally want to attend the event with the most PA members at it. It seems like most of the excitement is centred on the Classic, but I really don't want to start any arguments :P
As a foreigner, I'm just quite curious as we don't really have anything like that over here.
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Mojam in Marshal MO would meet your criteria.
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the two I want to go to are Marshall and Twin Oaks, bub
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The Tennessee Classic, Marshall Missouri, and Marshall Michigan are the ones that seem to get the attention.
The Classic is not totally primitive but a huge draw !
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I can't believe no one said Moontree there had to be 15 of us there lol ::)
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We have OJAM here in Oklahoma but have only met a few members of PA there .
The Classic is talked about more than most , guess because its held when the weather is about right for camping , it can be cold some years at OJAM and and I've heard it can be mighty hot at MOJAM .
OJAM is gearedore towards teaching the skills , not so layed back as some of the others , we have a members only campout to give us a chance to set back and visit and work on our own bows .
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I haven't been to all events but I have to agree with Ozzy.....This event is all primitive, no ....FG around. ;D
DBar
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If you are opposed to any glass bows around I would say Marshell MI. Mojam in MO. Ojam in OK. or as said Moontree. The Classic has a very big draw from PA and lots of selfbow folks there 75 in the selfbow Challenge and another 80 in the selfbow class,Lot of folks from this forum ,but we do allow Glass longbows and recurves,so if you are opposed to that I would say the others would be a better fit for you. ;) As for me I don't care what you shoot besides wheels and you are welcome at my place. ;) :)
Pappy
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I can't believe no one said Moontree there had to be 15 of us there lol ::)
Great event!
Having never been to any of the Marshall shoots or any of the "jams", I would have to vote for the Classic as having the most PA members in attendance. As mentioned, there were lots of more modern traditional shooters there, but seemed like over half the people were either toting a self bow or a stave. I think there was over a thousand attendees. Really wanted to go to Marshall this year, but it didn't work out.
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I would have to agree that Pappy has the biggest welcome sign around , he and Miss Joanie are the best of folks !!
The Jams and the Marshall Primitive Archery Rendezvous are about passing on skills . Yet Pappy's crew gets it and a whole lot more done in a big way !
Thank you to all that contribute to the Classic !!
Seems like there are at least two trad shoots every weekend in Mi. so we at Marshall have set aside this weekend just for all natural materials , just like to have some time set aside for what our hearts desire is , passing on the traditions of Primitive archery
There are countless numbers of events around this country and many different flavors to be tasted !
I hope you find a way to get to one of these events and doubt you will be disappointed by any of them !
Have fun
Guy
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Well said Guy,that's what I meant ,just you put in into words better. :) :)
Pappy
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I know what he is asking but without getting a hold of The folks here on The PA forum and ask them what event they are GOING to attend this year or the next it's going to be a little tricky to figure out what event he wants to go to .
Everyone plans on attending at least one event or two so they usually plan ahead .
So with that said here is what he should ask at least six months to a year ahead of a planned trip : What traditional event do you plan to go to in 2015 ?
That question would probably get him the answer he is looking for .
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May also need to know his personal flavor !
No need spending all day telling him how great the Classic is if he wants to see war bows or ELB's although I here tell there was one there this year , but you get the idea!
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I've never been to MOJAM, it's on the to do list, along with trying to get to Rocky's shoot at Elm hall. But, I've been to several of the Tenn. Classic's, and met I don't know how many people from PA's site. That and Pappy and Miss Joannie's hospitality and friendship is the reason I will be going back as long as I can. I shot the whole course for the first time this year, registered self bow, cracked my osage on the first course and finished the second course with my new Bear Kodiak. Just like to shoot, don't care what I use as long as no wheels.
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Thanks for all the answers.
I think I definitely like making them more than I like shooting them. Although I'm the kind of guy who would come for the bows but stay for the food and beverages ;)
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I've been to only a few shoots outside of my club Hawkeye Bowmen, and thier all fun, but the classic stands alone, lots and lots of PA folks to meet, lots and lots of bows being made, the food is great(Best pot luck dinner I've ever been to),Miss Joanie, Pappy and all of the Twin Oaks crew are awesome! Oh, and they have a great piece of land and challenging courses to shoot.
Kevin
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You said that you don't have anything like the Classic where you are at. Reminds me of tho old "Salesman" story, about two shoe sales men who were sent by different companies, to Africa to seek opportunities to sell shoes. The first to arrive, wrote back, to his company head quarters, " Do not send shoes, everyone here goes barefoot." The second sales man to arrive, wrote back, to his company, "Send shoes, opportunities limitless!" It's how you look at things. Get together with like minded friends, or go online, and look for like minded people who would be interested in something like the Classic, or just an annual, or monthly get together, to enjoy the sport, talk shop, meet new people, and be able to drop the stress of work, and other weights of life, have good food, and drink, and work on making one where you are at. ;) it doesn't have to be as big as the classic, but just something where like minded people can get together and enjoy, as the word spreads to other like minded people, it will grow. Then look for the space for it. You can charge a yearly fee, and use that fee for land lease, and portable structures, shooting lanes, and courses, etc. Even if it is just a few of you, it would be a blast, and you can learn from each other, and make it a family affair, with good food, and drink, and friendships. ;) Yeah, I know I mentioned good food and drink again...... I am like you.... ;) ;D ;D I am sure the Classic didn't start out as the "Classic", it sort of took a life of it's own, and grew into what it is today. But it's the people, that make it make it work, make it attractive, and draws people from all over America, and elsewhere. It is the people that run it, and organize it. It is a LOT of work, before, during, and after the event. But like I said, you start out small, and go from there. You decide to grow, or not, due to finances, time constraints, gathering place, etc. Good luck, and if you can't swing something like that, save your coins, and take a holiday, to the Classic, or one of the fore mentioned events. Ask Del if he enjoyed his short stay. Skip the mouse, or "Rat Trap" where they catch people, and shake their pockets empty. ::) :P Just enjoy the sport. ;)
Wayne
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That's a very optimistic viewpoint you've expressed there Stickbender ;)
That does sound pretty awesome though, maybe one day I'll get something going :laugh:
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Don't wait till "one day" !
the day before it gets here you will be to old
Start today before its to late!!
Guy
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A lot of good advice .
The OSS ( Oklahoma Selfbow Society ) and OJAM was started by like minded folks wanting to get together and spend a weekend talking about hunting , discuss building bows and build a few bows , OJAM was going to be a smaller event started by a few folks that went to MOJAM but wanted to hold their event before the summer heat so they decided to hold it during spring break so families could campout for a few days . OJAM had over 900 attend this year over the four day event .
I'm sure there are plenty of like minded folks over their that would like to get together and build bows .