Traditional Archers of Oregon
Present
POPE YOUNG SHOOT
Hosted by STOTT MOUNTAIN TRADITIONAL ARCHERS
Saturday, July 24th & Sunday, July 25th, 2010
Brownsville, Oregon

HISTORY

The Pope Young Field Archers originally intended this shoot as a hunting season primer where gathered the premier hunting archers of the day. The idea being that �tackle� was checked, accuracy sharpened on assorted targets and appropriate hunting methods discussed among hunting archers. All with the idea of impressing upon �The Game Commission� (who frequently attended and gave talks at the event) that hunting with bow & arrow was a viable alternative to firearms and that seasons and areas should be set aside for the hunting archers of Oregon.

EVENTS

CLOUT
This is a long range round which simulates military field archery. Arrows are dropped into the target area which represents a besieged castle or a troop of enemy soldiers in battle. Shooting is done from 180 yards (e.g. over the castle walls) in the men's division, women & Youth shoot at 140 yards, 90 yards for cubs. Six ends of six arrows each are shot.

WAND
Another long range military field archery round from medieval days with the objective, to hit a two inch wide, six foot long, wand simulating shooting into a castle window. Distance for Men is 100 yards, 80 yards for Women & Youth, 50 yards for Cubs. Again, six ends of six arrows each are shot.

TRAIL SHOOT
50 Targets (3-D) in a beautiful old growth fir grove. NO ADMITTANCE to animal courses until Sunday.

CLASSES:
Men, Women, Youth (12-16), Cub (11 & under). Certificates awarded to top shooters in each event and total score in all three categories. Overall Man & Woman names engraved on historic trophies dating back to 1936. (Trophies held by TAO).


Fun for kids too!
RULES:
Traditional Equipment ONLY (Recurves, Longbows, or Self Bows).
NO sights, release aids, range finders, binoculars or blunts.

Competition for historic trophies:

  • Bows for Men, Women, Youth must draw 40# at archers draw length.
  • One bow must be used for all events.
  • One set of broadhead (2 blade preferred) tipped arrows must be used for all events (except cubs).
    If you choose to shoot for fun, you do not need to follow rules listed for competition.

    • SCHEDULE
    Saturday:   Battle Clout, Wand and Novelties. 
    Saturday Evening: Pot Luck (6:00 pm)
    TAO will supply main entree. Please plan to bring a
    side dish, salad or dessert to complement the feast.
    TAO business meeting immediately after dinner.


    Fun for the whole family!

    Sunday: 50 target 3-D animal round.
    Sunday only shooters must register before 8:00am.
    All shooters must be at registration by 8:00 am
    for group assignment and 9:00 am shotgun start.
    Awards and raffle will be held after the animal round.

    Shooting Fees:
    1 Day
    2 Day
    TAO Member
    $15
    $20
    Non Member
    $20
    $25
    TAO Family
    $20
    $35
    Non Member
    $25
    $40
    Kids 16 & under - FREE
    The Pope Young Shoot is held on the
    Ed & Barbara Lafayette property,
    on Courtney Creek Rd.
    Southeast of Historic
    Brownsville, Oregon,
    on Courtney Creek Rd.