Format/Rules

Release - (A) Sights must be fixed. (B) Any release aid that will safely hold the weight of the bow.

Fingers - (A) Same rules as release with one exception: Release aid will consist of tab or glove--no mechanical aid.

Traditional - (A) Archers shooting traditional style will use long bow or recurve or barebow. (B) No sights, marks or blemishes.

Open Class - (A) Any sight with the exception of those sights that transmit light to the target and those having range finders or any device aiding in determining yardage. (B) Arrows will have no weight restrictions. (C) Any release that will hold the draw weight of the bow and be deemed safe. (D) Shooters using equipment not allowed in the previously mentioned classes will shoot in this class.

New Bowhunter Class - Same format as Release. Must not have won a trophy at Club Shoot or Show-Me 3D.

17 & Under - Same format as Open Class

Shooting Stake Rules - (A) Shooting groups should consist of 2 to 5 in each group. (B) Pacing the distance from the stake to the target will NOT be permitted. (C) One foot or designated portion of the body will touch the stake while shooting. (D) One arrow only will be shot for score. (E) NO range finding devices will be allowed at any level. (F) Binoculars will be allowed at any level.

Rules:

• Competitors age is determined by their age on July 1.
• Scoring for bowhunter classes: 12 sweet spot, 10 heart, 8 lung, 5 body. This excludes legs (at body line), ears, antlers and tails. An arrow touching scoring lines shall score the higher value.
• To break a tie, the archer with the greatest amount of hits in the sweet spot will be the winner. If a tie still remains, a target shoot-off will be held until a tie is broken.
  

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