Archery and Traditional Archery Shoot at Raccoon SRA, Sept. 11

Indiana DNR Release:

An introduction to archery program and a traditional archery competition will be held at Raccoon State Recreation Area on Sept. 11.

The third annual event will take place at Raccoon’s archery trail. The competition is open only to Long Bow/Recurve archers and is limited to the first 15 registrants. Advance registration by Sept. 10 is recommended by calling (765) 344-1412.

The schedule:

10 a.m. Introduction to Archery – Meet at the archery trail, located just west of the entrance gate. This event is focused on introducing youth to archery but is open to all ages. Learn about the history of archery and get acquainted with the equipment. Participation limited to first 15 registrants. If the event is not full, the first 15 to arrive.

12:30–1 p.m. Traditional Archery Shoot Sign-IN – Meet at the archery range to sign in for the competition.

1p.m., 3rd Annual Traditional Archery Shoot – Open only to traditional (Long Bow or Recurve) archers of all ages. Participants provide own equipment. The course will follow the existing archery trail and consist of 3D and standard targets. Arrows must have field points, no broadheads or blunts.

The programs are free but standard entrance fees of $5 for in-state vehicles and $7 for out-of-state vehicles will be charged. For more information call (765) 344-1412.

Raccoon SRA is on U.S. Hwy. 36 in Parke County in west central Indiana, 50 miles west of Indianapolis and 35 miles northeast of Terre Haute.