Hunting Story

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Last weekend Steve, Stu, Josh and Sam hit the hills on the bottom of the plain again to try and snare a few goats.

The steep terrain makes it difficult and the limited cover a challenge but as per the last hunt this one was also a lot of fun.

Steve and Sam worked one ridge early whilst Stu and Josh worked the next ridge on. Josh, feeling the cold, decided to keep his bright orange sloppy joe on only to regret it as a small group of twenty or so goats quickly picked him and hurridly ran in the opposite direction, straight towards Stuart. A large black Billy presented itself nicley and after a pass through at 15mtrs the goat headed for the steep side, a side of the hill not easily negotiated by the weak kneeded, we'll find him next time.
After a few more stalks Stuart used some hill cover to dispose of a small Billy that ended up being the only kill of the day. A spine shot from a kneeling position sent the Billy 100mtrs down a steep hill, after thinking the goat had expired Stuart went in with a knife to finish it off, to his surprise the goat still had a little life left in him and after a 20-30mtr down hill wrestle the goat was fishished cleanly.
In the afternoon and a few more stalks later the hills had taken there toll and everyone was ready to head home to rest their wearly body.

October 24th 2004

With the Namoi Valley Archers looking to host the state IFAA titles on November 6th and 7th a small group took to one of the IFAA ranges this weekend for some much needed practice, many for the first time.
With distances out to 70 yards it had a few of the ABA shooters staring in disbelief, but after a couple of arrows most began to find their feet. With most of the field new to IFAA it was agreed that a 14 target, 4 arrow round would be held just to help everyone understand the event.

Sam Bates 249
Stu Dolbel 236
Steve Jaeger 229
Michael Rommer 225
Phillip Porter 201
Joel Boorer 200
Rob Porter 191
Darren Boorer 164
Jake Hopkins 163
Jerry Culley 149
Ken Hill 137
Josh Dolbel 128
Karen Hudson 122
Jamie Thompson 115
Jodi Dolbel 113
Cameron Hill 109
Norma Culley 107
Steve Woodward 102
Shaun Andrews 102
Darryl Hudson 102
Shane Thompson 88
Jeremy McKinnon 85
Stacey Woodward 83
Jordan Carter 82
Emelia Dolbel 67
Meg Jaeger 33

The scoring was simply 5, 4, 3 with all four arrows counting.

The Bowhunter weekend is coming up this Saturday / Sunday, it's a train the trainer weekend with special attention to recording, measuring and presenting game. The amenities are available for those who wish to camp over. Graham Mitchell from Lakeside Archery has also said he would be there for those looking to stock up.
Starting time for Saturday is 8.30 to 9.00am. All are welcome.

Results For Aussie Field Round 10th October 2004

The Outback range was chosen to shoot an Aussie Field round on Sunday. A glorious day assisted archers in some good scores. Ken Thompson (pictured) was in good form after a recent battle with his new bow. Ben Ireland also posted a good score just missing his club record by 2 points. Bryan Bates also shot well after a recent brain implosion, created by a "faulty" arrow rest leaving him with questionable form for the recent state ABA, but after today the gremlins in the head are well and truely banished, along with that faulty arrow rest.
Thanks again to those who travelled from Armidale and Tamworth to compete, the club is all the better for it.

AGM and presentation BBQ is penciled in for November 27th.





Jodi Dolbel Womens Open 242
Karen Hudson Womens Compound 200
Helen Woodward Womens Compound 83
Norma Culley Women Bowhunter Limited 187
Cassie Neuendorf Women Bowhunter Limited 170
Darryl Hudson Mens Traditional 165
Michael Patrick Mens Traditional 153
Ben Ireland Mens Open 287
John Clark Mens Open 281
Steve Jaeger Mens Open 279
Bryen Bates Mens Open 275
David Buckingham Mens Open 221
Philip Porter Mens Compound 233
Ken Thompson Mens Compound 204
Steve Woodward Mens Compound 161
Stuart Dolbel Mens Bowhunter Limited 270
Matt Krug Mens Bowhunter Limited 210
Darren Boorer Mens Bowhunter Limited 132
Stacey Woodward Girl Junior Compound 153
Meg Jaeger Cub Girl Traditional 88
Emelia Dolbel Cub Girl Open 98
Shane Thompson Cub Boy Traditional 99
Shaun Andrews Cub Boy Compound 179
Ben Irwin Boy Junior Traditional 130
Sam Bates Boy Junior Open 274
Josh Dolbel Boy Junior Open 218
Joel Boorer Boy Junior Compound 188
Damian Woodward Boy Junior Compound 109
Keegan Patrick Boy Junior Compound 108
Dean Thompson Boy Junior Bowhunter Limited 236
Jamie Thompson Boy Junior Bowhunter Limited 159

Gold Rush at State ABA Titles

Well done to the Namoi Valley Archers who competed at the state ABA titles in Wagga over the long weekend.

Steve Woodward - Mens Compound C grade -1st
Helen Woodward - Womens Compound D Grade - 1st
Stacey Woodward - Junior Girls Compound C Grade - 1st
Damian Woodward - Cub Boys Compound C grade - 1st
Robbie Porter - Junior Boys Bowhunter Unlimited - 1st
Sam Bates - Junior Boys Freestyle Unlimited - 1st

Next Shoot October 7th

Namoi Valley Archers are planning a Aussie Field round on the challenging outback range for this weekend. All are welcome to attend. Muster is 9.00am for a 9.30 start. Head south of Gunnedah on the Wondobah Rd for about 18km, look for the sign on the crest of the hill.

3D Shoot Results 26th Sept 2004

Archers from Tamworth, Armidale and Gunnedah enjoyed a perfect spring day at the Wondobah Archery Field last Sunday. Ben Ireland scored well, breaking the old club record by two points. Shane Thompson also set a new benchmark for the cubs.

Scores
Dean Thompson Boy Junior Compound 602
Jordan Carter Boy Junior Compound 380
Cade Rowland Boy Junior Compound 512
Jake Hopkins Boy Junior Compound 658
Robbie Porter Boy Junior Open 588
Sam Bates Boy Junior Open 786
Jamie Thompson Boy Junior Open 436
Josh Dolbel Boy Junior Open 636
Ben Irwin Boy Junior Traditional 424
Michael Romer Cub Boy Compound 460
Sebastian Donovan Cub Boy Open 368
Shane Thompson Cub Boy Traditional 304
Emelia Dolbel Cub Girl Compound 152
Stuart Dolbel Mens Bowhunter Limited 768
Gerry Culley Mens Bowhunter Limited 530
Matt Krug Mens Bowhunter Limited 554
Greg Donovan Mens Bowhunter Limited 714
Ken Thompson Mens Compound 580
David Buckingham Mens Open 716
Philip Porter Mens Open 646
Ben Ireland Mens Open 826
Max Romer Mens Open 374
Darryl Hudson Mens Traditional 502
Cassie Neuendorf Women Bowhunter Limited 492
Norma Culley Women Bowhunter Limited 514
Karen Hudson Womens Compound 280
Lisa Buckingham Womens Open 296
Jodi Dolbel Womens Open 506
Debbie Thompson Womens Traditional 160


BOWHUNTING NEWS

For those of you who are into the hunting side of things be aware now that the NSW Game hunting licence has come into effect.
What this basically means is that if you wish to hunt deer on private land you will now require a NSW Game Hunting Licence. This is currently called a G-Licence.

The implementation of the NSW Game Hunting Licencing system is a staged process.

STAGE 1 has begun with the issuing of G-Licences.

STAGE 2 will commence in the next 6 to 12 months with the issuing of R-Licences to member of approved hunting clubs/organizations. A NSW Game Hunting Licence(Restricted), or R-Licence, will enable Qualified persons to hunt game species such as deer, as well as feral animals, on Declared public land in NSW.

Game Licences will be available through the club. Cost is $60.00 per year. For more information contact Stephen Jaeger.

With the introduction of this Licence any hunter that wishes to claim deer that is taken in NSW will now have to quote a game licence number as well.

If you wish to hunt feral pigs, goats, rabbits, foxes etc on private land you will not need a game licence.

I believe this will not have too much effect on the bowhunters within the branch because there are not too many of them.
With that in mind visitors from other states that wish to hunt deer in NSW will also have to have a Licence.

IFAA Shoot Nov 6th & 7th

Steve with a Record class Billy

September 20th 2004

Namoi Valley Archers will be holding their regular club shoot this Sunday the 26th. Registration is at 9.00am for a 9.30am start. It will be an ABA round. The archery field is located 18km south of Gunnedah on teh Wondobah Rd, watch for the sign as you come to the crest of the hill with the large radio tower on it.