This is a picture of the three oldest Ansel “boys”Randy, Mike, and Darryl. In the winter, when deer hunting season is over, and you want to keep your shooting skills finely tuned-an indoor archery league is just the ticket. Many moons ago the three of us teamed up to win the Lincoln Bowman bowhunter league in Trenton. I was on the winning team three of the four years I shot in this league. I also participated in the Canvasback Gun Club winter outdoor league teaming up with my pal Bob Baltrip to win it a couple years. Tomahawk Archers, and Monroe Rod and Gun Club, along with Dundee Sportsmen Club also host various winter archery meets in the Monroe area.
There’s nothing like practicing your shooting skills under hunting conditions, foul weather and all! Everyone of my six kids would shoot these winter outdoor events with me, and we would have a blast. Some of my kids became very proficient with stick and string, and the time spent with them is priceless. So to avoid the winter “blahs” find yourself a gun or archery club, and get involved in their winter leagues. It’s great fun for the whole family, and keeps your shooting skills “honed to the bone!” Try it; I guarantee you’ll like it.
Mike
Hi Uncle Mike! I love reading your blog and this one came right at the perfect time! This Christmas Derek got a bow for myself and Tristen and I wanted us as a family to join an archery club. Any ideas? We sure could use a way to get up and out as a family and this sounds great!