March 2022 BTB News
Big Game Feast
The banquette was a success, and we hope everyone had a good time! We had a record attendance this year and members went home with some incredible raffle items! We changed up the auction format, including a short live auction on some items and a new location. We would like to say a huge “Thank you!” to Colorado Youth Outdoors for hosting this year’s Big Game Feast at their facility. Plus, a very special “Thank you!” to all the donors for this year’s feast! Whether it was financially or in volunteering time to make this a successful event. We deeply appreciate your investment in our club!
I would like to thank you for the election of the officers for the club. We also honor the previous board members and club members who have, and do, serve the club needs for us to all enjoy!
Thank You!
New Board members
President - Matt Short
Vice President – Paul Purkey
Secretary – Mike Lamfers
Treasure – Rick Evans
Membership – Craig Keeton
Grants – Jeff Carley
Range Director – Dennis Hanson
Upcoming events
Our next shoot is March 26, 2022! We invite everyone who can to attend both member and non-members. Feel free to spread the word and bring a guest or a few.
Mark your calendars! 3D shoots this year will be on the following dates.
March 3D Shoot - Saturday March 26, 2022
April 3D Shoot - Saturday April 16, 2022
May 3D Shoot – Saturday May 21, 2022
Fall tune up 3D Shoot– Saturday July 30, 2022
Range Spring cleanup – Saturday May 7th
All shoots will be held at the Dennis Hansen Archery Range located on the north side of Lon Hagler Reservoir. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and shooting starts at 10 a.m. There will be two rounds morning and afternoon with a break for lunch. Basic BBQ food is provided by BTB. Member Rate is $15 and non-member rates are $25. Lunch is included with your shooting fees and there are Scheels gift certificates for first and second-place finishers in each division. Children (13 and under) shoot for free. Guests and non-shooters can buy lunch for $5.00.
The Dennis Hansen Archery Range is on a Colorado Parks and Wildlife State Wildlife Area, which means that anyone visiting the range must possess a valid Fishing or Hunting License or a State Wildlife Area Pass. These new regulations went into effect July of 2020. Thank you for respecting our State Wildlife Area.
Other Archery events of interest:
CBA Jamboree – July 15-17th
Bow season draw deadline – April 5th
Fort Collins Artic Shoot – March 12th
Membership rate change – Due to the increase in insurance costs, we are having to increase Membership Dues and have separated out Family Memberships from Individual Memberships. So moving forward a Family Membership will cost $50/per year and will cover 2 adults and their children under the age of 18 who live in the same household. An individual adult membership will cost $30/year. Membership’s run for one year from time of renewal. The membership will have the benefit of a discounted rate at the 3D shoots. All are welcome to use the Web Page, send in a membership form, or use the drop box out at the range.
Facebook link - https://www.facebook.com/Bigthompsonbowhunters.org/
I look forward to seeing all of you at the range and may your arrow fly true.
Regards,
Mike Lamfers
Secretary of Big Thompson Bowhunters Club