catfish Report post Posted July 25, 2010 It was great my first time up there and amazed at the course how lifelike it was. It rained quite a bit we went up then pouring rain it was fun.. So how did you like it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jackal Report post Posted July 26, 2010 I wanted to go but got dragged into putting up a steel building this weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted July 26, 2010 I had a blast, but then I wasn't out trying to shoot in the pouring rain! I was there promoting CW.com and giving a seminar on Coues deer. I got to meet lots of people who love this forum and it is interesting how many of them are not registered members! There are people who read this forum everyday for years and just don't post so they don't register.....always amazes me how many people are like that. Anyway, it was fun and a great time talking with familiar faces and meeting new people from the site. There were lots of members that did really well in the shoot. I don't remember all the winners, but Brian Rimsza (and his wife) and Ilene Hailey placed really well. oh, and Couespatrol......thanks for your assistance this weekend with getting members safely to the shoot. Several members were very happy to have met you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muley62 Report post Posted July 26, 2010 Being down here in the Valley and feeling sorry for myself most of the time, I sometimes forget what a beautiful state we live in. I was having fun from the time I left home! I was working at the registration area most of the time and only got to shoot one course but it was still a treat. BTW>>>You guys need to buy a generator and invite Amanda to everyone of your hunts...if she brings the espresso machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted July 26, 2010 Being down here in the Valley and feeling sorry for myself most of the time, I sometimes forget what a beautiful state we live in. I was having fun from the time I left home! I was working at the registration area most of the time and only got to shoot one course but it was still a treat. BTW>>>You guys need to buy a generator and invite Amanda to everyone of your hunts...if she brings the espresso machine. LOL! Glad you guys liked the coffee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky2hunt Report post Posted July 26, 2010 Had a great (although soggy) time at the shoot, courses were challenging but fun. A big thanks to the ABA board for all the hard work throughout the Triple Crown! Sorry I missed your seminar Amanda... Hypothermia was setting in! (still can't believe I forgot my rain pants) On the downside..... 5th wheel did not make it home with us.... too much mud and crud to get it out of camp, will have to go back for retrieval. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1denogean Report post Posted July 26, 2010 Yup, met alot of members i didnt know. Great time all around! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BowNut Report post Posted July 26, 2010 oh, and Couespatrol......thanks for your assistance this weekend with getting members safely to the shoot. Several members were very happy to have met you Yes! THANK YOU very much !!!!!!!! Great meeting you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couespatrol Report post Posted July 27, 2010 oh, and Couespatrol......thanks for your assistance this weekend with getting members safely to the shoot. Several members were very happy to have met you Yes! THANK YOU very much !!!!!!!! Great meeting you. Just trying to keep this mountain safe for all to enjoy. It was great meeting fellow members. Just wish we could have done it under differrent circumstances!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwoGuns Report post Posted July 27, 2010 oh, and Couespatrol......thanks for your assistance this weekend with getting members safely to the shoot. Several members were very happy to have met you Yes! THANK YOU very much !!!!!!!! Great meeting you. Just trying to keep this mountain safe for all to enjoy. It was great meeting fellow members. Just wish we could have done it under differrent circumstances!!! CP, it was great to get to talk some hunting with you this weekend....but the side of the road wasnt the best locale!! If you are ever in the verde valley, look me up, I owe you lunch. Amanda, it was nice to finally meet you and visit this weekend. As for the bowshoot itself, we had a great time, just challenging taking kids shooting in all that rain. Guess when they say "scattered showers", they mean nonstop rain everywhere there is a 3D bowshoot... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wackycouesaddict Report post Posted July 27, 2010 It was a long weekend for me we didnt get out anywhere near the time we wanted to (spilt tire so had to wiat till discount opend and bought new set). Then it started raining while putting up my tent:( the next day the bow was shooting amazing and then the rain came and my mental game went away ;( and ended up shooting a 170 very very poor for me:( it got better after i warmed up and even met Amanda and Steve Ward. then the next day i planned for the rain and was in my mind going to shoot amazing and i was on track to shoot 1 down at 17 (169 an alright score) with two targets left and my loop slipped off at about half draw and missed then had to take two more misses witch capped off a poor weekend. For once i very sadly souldnt wait to get back to the valley:(( It was very nice meeting you amanda and steve. Made a nice little purk to an other wise bad weekend Tyler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted July 27, 2010 It was a long weekend for me we didnt get out anywhere near the time we wanted to (spilt tire so had to wiat till discount opend and bought new set). Then it started raining while putting up my tent:( the next day the bow was shooting amazing and then the rain came and my mental game went away ;( and ended up shooting a 170 very very poor for me:( it got better after i warmed up and even met Amanda and Steve Ward. then the next day i planned for the rain and was in my mind going to shoot amazing and i was on track to shoot 1 down at 17 (169 an alright score) with two targets left and my loop slipped off at about half draw and missed then had to take two more misses witch capped off a poor weekend. For once i very sadly souldnt wait to get back to the valley:(( It was very nice meeting you amanda and steve. Made a nice little purk to an other wise bad weekend Tyler Nice meeting you too Tyler! Sorry you had such a tough weekend! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted July 27, 2010 "Guess when they say "scattered showers", they mean nonstop rain everywhere there is a 3D bowshoot... " LOL!!! It sure did rain hard this weekend!! I am amazed any of you got some shooting in!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArcheryHunter Report post Posted July 30, 2010 It would have been a first for me. I had too much homework though. I will be there next year for sure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpugsie Report post Posted July 31, 2010 My son and I had a great time despite the rain! We were there on Saturday and just waited out the rain. I was amazed at how many bow hunters DID NOT have their rain gear with them!!! What were you guys and gals thinking??? Amanda, It was nice to finally meet you. I wish I had more time to chat!! Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
