About Us

Mission:

A non-profit organization, We as the club 'Blackhoof Bowmen' foster, expand and perpetuate the practice of archery and the spirit of good fellowship among all archers, to encourage the ethical use of the bow in hunting of all legal game; to cooperate with national and state archery organizations in securing a better hunting privileges and conditions for bow hunters; to cooperate with all conservation organizations in the conservation of game; to maintain a marked yardage range and conduct tournaments, games, and bowhunter rounds.

Affiliations:

We are fully affiliated with the Ohio Bowhunters Association (OBA), each of our members are members of the OBA supporting and attending various functions and shoots. OBA acts as the representative for archery hunters at Ohio Division of Natural Resources open meetings and functions. We urge archers to support and become members of the OBA.

Fees:

This year fees for adults is $10.00 with a Family maximum of $20.00 (immediate family members) per shoot. Kids 12 and under are free. OBA members may receive a discount when an active membership card is displayed to the shoot registrar.

Awards and contests:

Each year we have a variety of contests for which we give awards and recognition to include: Photography of wildlife and nature, Largest and most game award to include ground hogs, carp, deer, and rabbits that are harvested in our State of Ohio. We have 'Bowhunter of the Month' and 'Club Member of the Year' awards. We recognize and encourage participation of our family members for they are a vital part of our membership.

Targets and Course:

We have over 65 3D targets mostly McKenzie and R&W with 29 acres of wooded land available to us and a practice target range with 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 yards distance. Our course contains rolling hills with an occasional short steep, small drainage gullies, lots of young trees, underbrush with paths that turn to mucky mud during or after heavy rains. You can expect the wonders of nature, at various times as weather dictates, mosquitoes, horse or black flies, gnats and other indigenous creatures. In July you may find fresh blackberries still on the barb. You may even see a deer, especially if you are one of the early starters.

Rules and Regulations:

Although we loosely follow some of the rules of 'IBO', we do not have a crossbow class and do not allow them on our range. We have our own choice of target distances which promote the ethical harvesting of wild animals. Scoring is 10 - 8 - 5 (we do not count the 11 (12) ring, but we do encourage all shooters to keep track of them for their own group competiveness. We have a reduced number of classes which enhance competition  between small numbers of people. Please check our posting of the rules before you shoot. We do give individual trophy/plaques to high scorers within each of our classes.

Concessions and facilities:

We have snacks and drinks available at very conservative prices at the club house as well as midway through the course. Port-a-Johns are available at the club house. Twenty-nine acres of woodland, club house, practice target area and camping area.

Camping:

We allow camping, at no charge, on any of the two day shoots we have on our schedule. We have room for about 10 small to medium campers and 20 tents. People who have large campers/RVs, please call ahead of time to ensure we have a area available for you. Please be aware that our camping area can be quite slippery if it should rain, our grounds is sodden without graveled parking areas (high ground is at a premium). Please contact us if you have questions about accommodations, contact information is on our site page 'Dayton Area Bow Hunters Counsel'.