Traditional Archers of Oregon

TRADITIONAL ARCHERS OF OREGON

2013 WESTERN STATES
TRADITIONAL RENDEZVOUS

TRADITIONAL BOWHUNTERS of WASHINGTON

Hosting the W.S.T.R. in May, 2013

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We invite you to see photos below from the 2011 Tygh Valley Rendezvous

2011 WESTERN STATES TRADITIONAL RENDEZVOUS
Tygh Valley, Oregon
We had a great weekend at the Western States and thought we would share them with everyone.

JIM BRACKENBURY BOW DISPLAY

Jim Brackenbury was the founder of the WESTERN STATES TRADITIONAL RENDEZVOUS and on the 20th Anniversary of his untimely death, we asked for all dig out their old SHADOWS, TRADITIONS, & OLD TIMERS to remember and honor Jim’s many contributions to traditional archery.

We also wanted to serve a reminder that the RENDEZVOUS was Jim’s antidote to the North American Longbow Safari with the intent to honor the classic recurve bow.

We had many of Jim’s original bows on display off and on throughout the weekend (unfortunately our photographer wasn't on the ball enough to catch the rack at the right time). Many owners had picked up their bows after Jim's death and wanted to date the manufacture and identify the materials used.

Thanks to all that brought their bows out for display.

ARCHERY HUNTING WITH HORSES
With Buck Davis and Jim Akenson

Saturday afternoon, Buck Davis and Jim Akenson gave a presentation on horse packing that went from A - Z.
Being expert packers, they demonstrated loading both manties and panniers stressing the importance of weight
distribution throughout their talk. The audience was shown how to pack everything from delicate items to
camp tools (include a 4' buck saw for trail clearing) and ways to keep it dry in bad weather. Of course, as
the crowning touch - an impressive set of elk antlers was lashed to the load.

Ideas for no trace camping were promoted and Buck concluded with safety tips and trail ettiquette for most
any thing you might meet along the trail.

HAPPY RIDGE RODEO Saturday afternoon, Buck and Jim entertained and educated the crowd about horse packing techniques many of us will find useful when we go on that guided dream hunt into a wilderness. view	LOADING A TROPHY RACK Being no stranger to wilderness packing, Ron King, Fox Archery was called upon to help Jim prepare a large set of elk antlers for the trip out while Buck kept the horse calm. There was no shortage of audience participation from noted Oregon bowyers Norm Johnson (seated) and Allan Boice (in pick up) with every knot tied. view
BUCKEROO JOHNSON Norm Johnson was called upon to help hold the mule while Buck and Jim rigged up a high line to securely teather the stock. Norm seemed to get along rather well with that fellow! view	BOWPEC CARTEL MEETS AT WESTERN STATES Following the horse packing demo, high level bowyer talk was in evidence as Norm Johnson and Ron King meet to discuss what our bows are going to cost next year. view

FROM AFRICA TO ALASKA
FEATURING LARRY D. and MIRIAM JONES

Saturday evening, we invited Miriam & Larry D. Jones, noted hunter, photographer/videographer, writer and
game call designer to speak about his hunting adventures. Miriam and Larry have travelled to the dark continent
many times bringing back tons of memories, beautiful photos, impressive trophies and experiences to last a lifetime,
making for an enjoyable evening under the stars.

Larry also shared his most memorable moose hunt with the audience and NO, it was not the thrill of bagging
his own trophy moose. Larry was on duty, filming over the shoulder of his long time hunting partner, Dwight Schuh,
for a BOWHUNTER MAGAZINE TV segment. The bull had been called to close quarters when Dwight
loosed his arrow upon which it immediately charged. Fortunately, both were able to jump clear,
save themselves and the camera with the exciting footage.

MONEY SHOOT

Helen and Gary Tarver take their turn in the canoe as their group looks on and takes a lesson

TRAIL CAMS PAY OFF This photo (the only recorded) from "C" Course, was taken early Sunday morning. Wonder who they are and what they are up to! view	JAVELINA Having honed his javelina hunting skills in Texas last February, Gary Tarver was able to Git-R-Done on this money shoot target. view
BEST SHOOTING FORM IN A CANOE Is exhibited by Bob McMahan, while his boat partner Troy hangs on and hopes for the best. view	FACE OF FEAR Kylie Vanarsdale has ice water in her viens but, her dad Mike, is more worried about the ice water in the pond. view
WOMEN GO IT ALONE Managing both the canoe and hitting the target. view	YIKES!!! No wonder the Ness gals didn't want to get in that boat with their husbands. view
BOAT FULL OF BOWYERS Allen Boice steadies the boat while Norm Johnson concentrates on the shot view	AT THE DOCK Upon returning from their adventure, Wes Wallace assures Norm Johnson that he had nothing to fear as Allen Boice relates to the rest of the group what a piece of cake it is. view
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