Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Hawkdancer on February 26, 2021, 03:10:25 am
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If you could only make one - How far would you drive or travel for a bow jam? I realize every "jam" is different, and those back east are established. Timing is also a factor. I calculated MoJam was about 500 miles for me before I moved, probably 400 now, Marshall ,MI, probably 600, or a 2 day drive, the Montana jam at least that. What amenities would you need? What would make you say "no"?
Hawkdancer
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I am awaiting medical results and if cleared there will be no boundaries this summer. I have been a widower for 2 years now and it is time to get out of the house just to maintain what is left of my sanity. So I plan on attending as many as I can get to especially an event in Pennsylvania (I live in Michigan). Probably more flint knapping events than anything else. Of course covid regulates what's available.
At 72, no more trailer I will either camp in a tent , truck bed or hotel. That decision is made as I approach the event.
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The distance between here and the Tenn. Classic is between 300 and 350 miles, basically about 5 1/2-6 hour drive for me. I've also been to WV to a couple of shoots and that was probably about the same distance. I can easily do those distances by myself. The only time it becomes difficult is the last few hours on my way home after 3 to 5 or 6 days of fun. With a traveling companion or two I could do better than that.
Both of you guys would love the Tenn. Classic.
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On my list already Pat. Was there about 5 years ago and had a great time.
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Well, I'm hoping again to make the Classic; only time will tell...its a 8-9 hour drive KC to Nashville mileage calculator.
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I look at those mileage calculators with a lot of salt! They don't account for gas/pit stops nor the fact that 100 mile coffee doesn't fit in a 50 mile bladder >:D (lol) :fp. Those trips are more fun with a companion! Here to Nashville would be a 2 day run. I pushed to MoJam in an overnight haul in 2019, and it flat kicked my butt! A daylight run would be easier.
Hawkdancer
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I look at going to an event with tunnel vision. There is nothing between my house and the event that I need to stop and see unless of course it is the worlds largest ball of twine,lol
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Once you get past Omaha or Kansas City, it is miles and miles of flat nothing but miles and miles! But I hear that up on Wyoming they measure in 6 packs (lol) >:D!
JEB, I saw a fire report on the Mullen fire, Woods Landing and Centennial are both safe and back in business.
Hawkdancer
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When we got there in Sept it was a 4,000 acre fire and when we left on Friday it was a 20,000 plus acre fire. We had smoke cover half way across the Nebraska. I am glad those little towns are safe and sound. We caught hundreds of fish between the 4 of us. I know I caught close to 200 brookies.
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I am awaiting medical results and if cleared there will be no boundaries this summer. I have been a widower for 2 years now and it is time to get out of the house just to maintain what is left of my sanity. So I plan on attending as many as I can get to especially an event in Pennsylvania (I live in Michigan). Probably more flint knapping events than anything else. Of course covid regulates what's available.
At 72, no more trailer I will either camp in a tent , truck bed or hotel. That decision is made as I approach the event.
Sure glad to hear that Jon. Hope your medical goes fantastic
Bjrogg
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The classic is 600 miles and I drove straight thru once by myself, it kicked my butt, took 10 1/2 hrs need to split it in 2. Need to find somewhere around Cinn. Ohio to take a nap about the 1/2 way mark. Bob
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Prolly no limit, drove solo to central Idaho then MT for a month hunt and back to Tenn in the worst Oct blizzard in 30yrs this past fall. Depends what ya got in yer skillet at the time.
Life is terminal. I know, seen it. Live it like you stole it cuz its all yer getting. But alas! there's a bright spot, believers are going to a Happy Hunting ground where the hunting is GRAND. So, fear not all is well.
HH~
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Never really think about how far something is I want to go to, just get in the truck and drive, I go to Elm hall every year, about 600+ miles and use to go the PA for the shoot Ryan use to have, it was over 600 if I remember right, thinking on a few more this year now that things seem to be settling down a bit. If I go far I plan on a week. Now that I am retired that is easier. Marshall MI. Mojam and the Classic are all good ones that have been around a while and I am sure you would have a great time and any of them.
Pappy
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The Tennessee Classic is 1,200 miles and I've done it twice. First time I stopped at Iowabow's place 2/3rds of the way there and hitched a ride the rest of way with him. Second time Hank and I switched off driving straight through from here.
I've kinda gotten over numb butt from the last time and am considering this year again. Considering, that's all!
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For me it would depend on the time of year, how piled up the chores are, and Mrs. Badger's current stress level. :)
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The Classic falls on the same weekend as our Squirrel Shoot in Colorado - Marshall, MI is about 1,000 miles, Marshall, MO is about 600, the Montana meet is likely in between. We are looking into the possibility of holding a primitive/trad bow gathering somewhere in western Nebraska, along I-80. In the very early stages of thinking. Of course, the significant others play a major part in the when and how far, and what's in it for me, i.e., are there things I can do if I don't shoot of make bows, arrows, etc, what happens when daylight activities are done! What amenities are available, how primitive is the site, etc. The music "CampJam" is in Southern California, about 1,500 miles - 3 day drive. If the forest is still there.
Hawkdancer
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Hawkdancer, I would totally be for a "bow-braska" or a "NEJam" or.... well the name will probably come in the process lol! But seriously, if there is a primitive gathering... you bet your buns ill be there )P(
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Russell,
Right now, I think the talking is trying to get a concept outlined, and what can we do from scratch. A friend is thinking of having a venue on part of their farm, but it is still in concept stage. Trying to find a facility that is not overly restrictive is a challenge. Very likely, it will be a dry camp, but?!
Hawkdancer
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All I can say is get to any of them you can.
I would really like to get to MOJAM and also the salt flats. Oh and of coarse to twin oaks. Someday. On my bucket list.
My busy schedule is the hardest part.
Bjrogg
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bjrogg you are right. You can go if you really want to. I've gone 900 miles a couple of times. From the Saskatchewan border to Vancouver Island for a longbow shoot. Met up with a friend from around there and visited. Made a holiday of it. I don't get a lot of time off but a couple of extra days here and there is a good thing
Thanks Leroy
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Haven't heard anything about MoJam on here this year, but haven't checked their website either!
Thomas, pm sent, well on the way (lol)!