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1 International Bowhunting Organization (IBO) IBO Range Requirements & Shooting Classes Prepared By: Bakari Dale

2 International Bowhunting Organization (IBO) Equipment & Classes Traditional Hunter Open

3 Equipment Arrows must weigh at least five (5) grains per pound of the max shooting weight. In the case where an archer s equipment, when shot at five (5) grains per pound, does not generate 290 fps, that archer may shoot arrows weighing less than five (5) grains per pound. Draw weight shall not be adjusted after entering the shooting course. A maximum arrow diameter of 27/64 (.422) will be allowed with an allowance of up to.425" for arrow point diameter. A 60# bow should shoot no less than 5 x 60 or a 300 grain arrow IBO STANDARD: Minimum Allowable Arrow Weight - Includes Tip Weight 80# Bow 400 gr min. 64# Bow 320 gr min. 48# Bow 240 gr min. 78# Bow 390 gr min. 62# Bow 310 gr min. 46# Bow 230 gr min. 76# Bow 380 gr min 60# Bow 300 gr min. 44# Bow 220 gr min. 74# Bow 370 gr min. 58# Bow 290 gr min. 42# Bow 210 gr min. 72# Bow 360 gr min. 56# Bow 280 gr min. 40# Bow 200 gr min. 70# Bow 350 gr min. 54# Bow 270 gr min. 38# Bow 190 gr min. 68# Bow 340 gr min. 52# Bow 260 gr min. 36# Bow 180 gr min. 66# Bow 330 gr min. 50# Bow 250 gr min. 34# Bow 170 gr min

4 Equipment Sights, Overdraws, Unusual Equipment, Etc. Overdraws are permitted in all classes except TRD, YTRD, FTRD, LB, RU, STRD. There is no limit to the number of pins on a sight. A sight used in a fixed-pin class may not be adjusted once the archer enters the shooting course. Sights that project a laser light or other aiming dot on the target are illegal A verifier or clarifier style peep sight will be allowed in all classes that permit the use of Sights. No type of draw check or clicker may be used in the traditional classes, except for the RU class.

5 Equipment Traditional Crossbow Compound Recurve Un-Aided (RU) Traditional Longbow (LB) Hunter Class (HC) Open/Freestyle Compound Unaided (MCU <12 inch Stabilizer 1 or 2 piece bow <12 inch Stabilizer Rest/plunger Maximum Draw Weight The maximum draw weight for each class shall be as follows: a. Cub: 40 pounds b. All Female and Youth Classes: 60 pounds c. All other classes: 80 pounds (excluding crossbows) Fixed pin sight No Magnificaion

6 Traditional Traditional (TRD) - A recurve or longbow shot with fingers shoot from the orange stake. No sighting device of any kind may be used. No type of draw check or clicker may be used. No stabilizers, counterbalances, or weights of any kind Arrows shall be shot off the hand or shelf of the riser only. Senior Traditional (STRD) - optional class for 60 years or older. White stake. Female Traditional (FTRD) - same equipment as (TRD). White stake. Recurve Un-Aided (RU) - same equipment as the Traditional Class (TRD) EXCEPT A stabilizer measuring 12 or less may be used Will shoot from the orange stake. Longbow (LB) - A one (1) or two (2) piece longbow shot with fingers Arrows shall be made of wood and shall be identical The bowstring may only contact the nocks of the bow. No stabilizers, counterbalances, or weights of any kind Arrows shall be shot off the hand or shelf of the riser. LB archers will shoot from the white stake.

7 Hunter Class 1. Hunter Class (HC) - A compound, recurve, or longbow shot with or without sights. Sight shall have fixed pins, cross hair, or circle style pins without lens or magnification. If circle style pins are used, all circles must be the same size. A sight may have a rear aperture (i.e., peep sight or fixed rifle type sight. Sights may not be adjusted after entering the shooting course. Arrows must have screw-in points and at least three (3) feathers or vanes no less than two (2) inches long (measured minimum 1.75 inches). Only one stabilizer or stabilizer system having a single point of attachment may be used. The stabilizer can be any shape or configuration as long as it is contained within a theoretical sphere having a radius of 12 inches measured from the point of attachment. Additional Vbars, counter balances, or weighted attachments are prohibited. (For the purposes of this rule, any device adding length or weight to the stabilizer shall be considered part of the stabilizer and shall be subject to the 12-inch rule.) Un-weighted vibration dampeners are not considered to be stabilizers; however, un-weighted vibration dampeners attached to the stabilizer are measured as a part of the stabilizer and are subject to the 12-inch rule above. Equipment in this class may be shot with finger tab, shooting glove or release. HC archers shoot from the yellow stake.

8 Hunter Class 1. Hunter Class (HC) - HC archers shoot from the yellow stake. HF, FHC, MHC & SHC ALL REFER TO HC STANDARDS FOR EQUIPMENT 2. Female Hunter Class (FHC) - FHC archers will shoot from the orange stake. 3. Hunter Fingers (HF) A release aid may not be used and the bow must be shot with fingers directly contacting the bowstring using a glove, finger tab, or bare fingers. HF archers will shoot from the orange stake. 4. Senior Hunter (SHC) This is an optional class for archers 50 years or older. SHC archers will shoot from the yellow stake. 5. Master Hunter (MHC) This is an optional class for archers 60 years or older. MHC archers will shoot from the yellow stake. 6. Advanced Hunter Class (AHC) AHC archers shoot from the red stake.

9 Open/Advanced Class 1. Bowhunter Open (MBO) - A compound, recurve, or longbow shot with no restriction on sights, stabilizers, or style of release. Shot from the blue stake. 2. Female Bowhunter Open (FBO) - FBO archers will shoot from the green stake 3. Bowhunter Release (MBR) - A compound, recurve, or longbow shot with no restriction on stabilizers or style of release. A sight shall have fixed-pin, crosshair, or circle style pins without a lens or magnification. If circle style pins are used, all circles must be the same size. MBR will shoot from the green stake. 4. Female Bowhunter Release (FBR) FBR archers will shoot from the red stake. 5. Bowhunter Fingers (MBF) A compound, recurve, or longbow shot with no restriction on sights or stabilizers, must be shot with fingers directly contacting the bowstring using a glove, finger tab, or bare fingers. MBF archers will shoot from the green stake. 6. Female Seniors (FSR) FSR is an optional class for female archers 50 years of age or older. No restriction on sights, stabilizers, or style of release. FSR archers will shoot from the green stake.

10 Open/Advanced Class 7. Men s Senior Class (MSR) MSR is an optional class for archers 50 years of age or older. No restrictions on sights, stabilizers, or style of release. MSR archers will shoot from the green stake. 8. Masters Class (MCBH) MCBH is an optional class for archers 60 years of age or older. Equipment shall consist of a compound, recurve, or longbow shot with no restriction on sights, stabilizers, or style of release. MCBH archers will shoot from the green stake. 9. Senior Master Class (SMC) SMC is an optional class for archers 70 years of age or older. Equipment shall consist of a compound, recurve, or longbow shot with no restriction on sights, stabilizers, or style of release. SMC archers will shoot from the red stake. 7. Compound Unaided (MCU) A compound shot with fingers directly contacting the bowstring using a glove, finger tab, or bare fingers. No sighting device of any kind may be used. A rest and plunger are all that may reside within the sight window of the bow. There shall be no markings on the bow or bowstring that could be construed as sighting marks. MCU archers will shoot from the orange stake.

Summary V B A At all IBO-sanctioned shooting events, targets shall consist of 2-D silhouette or 3-D type animal targets having official IBO scoring areas. Targets shall be set at unmarked distances.

11 Summary V B A At all IBO-sanctioned shooting events, targets shall consist of 2-D silhouette or 3-D type animal targets having official IBO scoring areas. Targets shall be set at unmarked distances. The approximate maximum distance for each stake shall be as follows: I B O Targets should be set so they are distinguishable with their vital areas (8 ring)unobstructed. Care shall be taken when setting targets not to over rotate or excessively lean the targets to ensure that the entire vital area can be safely shot Blue Stake: 50 yards (45.72 meters) MBO, SPM, PMR, PRF, PMF, PSR Green Stake: 45 yards (41.15 meters) FBO, MBR, MBF, MSR, FSR, MCBH, Red Stake: 40 yards (36.70 meters) YMR 15-17, FBR, AHC, SMC Yellow Stake: 35 yards (32 meters) SHC, MHC Orange Stake: 30 yards (27.43 meters) YH, YHF, YMR 13-14, FY, HC, FHC, HF, MCU, RU, TRD White Stake: 25 yards (22.86 meters) CUB, YTRD, LB, STRD, FTRD & FBH <15yds

12 International Bowhunting Organization (IBO) Scoring Etiquette Range Rules & Range

13 IBO SCORING AREAS For all IBO sanctioned shooting events, the targets shall have scoring as follows: An 11" ring consisting of a circle centered within the 10 ring. The circle size should be approximately 25% of the size of the 10 ring. A 10 ring consisting of a circle inside the vital area. A Vital area (8 ring) that roughly approximates the heart, lung, and liver area of the animal. The remainder of the animal shall be considered a body. Except An arrow embedded in the hoof or horn of an animal, not touching body color, is considered a miss and is scored as a zero. Targets with legs of a different color than the main body will still be considered as body color for scoring. Some targets have material surrounding the actual outline of a target animal. This additional material will NOT be counted for score.

IBO SCORING AREAS 5 5 5 5 8 An arrow touching the line of a greater scoring area shall be given the higher score.

14 IBO SCORING AREAS An arrow touching the line of a greater scoring area shall be given the higher score Scoring Arrows Scores will be tabulated 5 as follows: 11 points: 11 ring or X ring centered inside the 10 ring 10 points: 10 ring or heart 8 points: Vital 5 points: Body v. 0 points: Miss or arrow not touching body color.

15 Etiquette Some Highlights to IBO Rules to help keep us from losing points. When shooting, the archer must touch the appropriate stake with some part of his or her body. At times, stakes are set to challenge the archer with various shooting positions. Alterations to the ground around the shooting stake using any tools or leveling aids, natural or otherwise is not permitted. Archers using adjustable sights may not adjust their sight elevation after drawing the bow and sighting the target. Communicating to another archer the yardage of a particular target that the other archer has not yet shot. All forms of electronic communication are prohibited while on the shooting range unless communication is required for an emergency. Cell phone and other devices must be silenced before entering the range.

16 Etiquette Maximum of two (2) minutes to complete your shot. Time will begin for the first archer when the previous group clears the target. Time will begin for the next archer when the previous archer releases his or her arrow. Archers should be sensitive to the time concerns of the groups behind them and make every attempt to shoot in a timely manner. An archer found to be over his or her allotted time by a range official may have five (5) points deducted from his or her score. If the actions of a whole group are contrary to this rule, each person in the group may have five (5) points deducted from his or her score. After shooting, the shooter should immediately clear the stake for the next shooter. Using binoculars from the shooting stake after the shot is prohibited. This rule will result in a five (5)-point deduction. An archer at the shooting stake may not let down more than three times. If an archer lets down more than three times, he or she shall receive a score of zero for that target.

17 Stake Coloring

18 Shots

19 Summary Blue Stake: 50 yards (45.72 meters) MBO, SPM, PMR, PRF, PMF, PSR Green Stake: 45 yards (41.15 meters) FBO, MBR, MBF, MSR, FSR, MCBH, Red Stake: 40 yards (36.70 meters) YMR 15-17, FBR, AHC, SMC Yellow Stake: 35 yards (32 meters) SHC, MHC Orange Stake: 30 yards (27.43 meters) YH, YHF, YMR 13-14, FY, HC, FHC, HF, MCU, RU, TRD

New Jersey State Field Archery Association 3-D Unmarked and Marked Championship August 4 & 5, 2018

www.njsfaa.com New Jersey State Field Archery Association 3-D Unmarked and Marked Championship August 4 & 5, 2018 This shoot is being sponsored by Black Knight Bowbenders Registration form can be found