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1 San Francisco Archers October 18, 2017 THE ARROW The Arrow is a publication of the San Francisco Archers founded in 1946 SFA Message from the President Oct 9 am JOAD/AAA Oct 28-3D noon 5:30 pm Halloween Spooktacular & Potluck* Oct 29 9 am to 1 pm Hunter Ed Nov 9 am Last Outreach of 2017! Nov 7 pm Board Meeting Nov 9 am Work Party Local Shoots Oct 8:15 am BHU Boo Shoot* Oct 7:30 am SCA 3D Boo Shoot* Nov 7:00 pm Vegas League begins at Pacifica Archery* Nov 8:00 am Fresno Archers Gene Foster Memorial Trad* Nov 8:15 am BHU 3D Turkey Shoot* Nov 7:00 am Redwood Bowmen Turkey Shoot* *flyer attached Hello Archers! It's that time again to share what's happening with SF Archers. We had a board meeting last Tuesday where the Senior Games representatives asked us to host the games for We've agreed pending the finalizing of the two dates, spring and fall. It sounds like a great opportunity for those able to participate. We've also had discussion on the non-profit status of the SF Archers organization. It's clear that at this time anyone wishing to make donations to SF Archers cannot write the donation off as a charitable expense. We have made headway in getting the process started, although it has taken the better part of our term as board members. In the coming year, it will be up to the incoming board to take over where we've left off. It's our hope that we've laid the groundwork for many great things to come. Next month we will be holding our awards banquet. It will be great to reminisce with all of you as we celebrate the end of another year. Please consider joining us as we celebrate together at Dominic's new location at the Oyster Point Marina. Till next time, please be safe out there! Randall Killpack President, SF Archers The Arrow October

2 San Francisco Archers October 18, 2017 HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR! Saturday, October 28th! 3D Fun Shoot Starting at Noon & Potluck at 5:30 pm Join us for the annual Halloween Shoot at SFA! Wear a costume, bring your family or a friend and enjoy a fun day at the Range! 3D FUN SHOOT! Shoot ANYTIME between 12:00-6:00 pm Unmarked 3D Animals on White Range (optional scoring & side bets : ) All Styles Welcome! Field Points Only Please come help set up targets at 11:00 am. Open-bed trucks appreciated! Potluck-Style DINNER at 5:30pm Last Names A to G: Bring Appetizers, Salads or Fruit Last Names H to Q: Bring Main Dish or Warm Sides Last Names R to Z: Bring Dessert This is just a guide. A lot of people ask what they should bring. If you know what you want to bring, then bring THAT! Please come early and help get the Club House ready for our evening Potluck! Havin fun at the 2016 Halloween Spooktacular! The Arrow October

3 San Francisco Archers October 18, SFA Board Elections - Ballots Arriving via U.S. Mail this Weekend! The nominations for the Board Elections closed at midnight this past Sunday, October 15th. Every Board position has at least one nominee and a few are contested! Keep an eye out for your ballot, which should arrive this weekend. I ve also included a sample Ballot here, so you can start thinking about your selections! Ballots are due by noon on November 11, either by mail or dropped off at the Club House. We will introduce the new Board at the Awards Banquet on November 17th - flyer included with the ballot! 2017 SFA Board President: Randall Killpack president@sfarchers.org Vice President: Position is Open Secretary: Jack Rauch secretary@sfarchers.org Range Captain: Jim Long rangecaptain@sfarchers.org Treasurer: Stephen Aghaulor treasurer@sfarchers.org VP Hunting: Harry Brown Editor: Brandi Dee editor@sfarchers.org Scorekeeper: Linda Lafond llafond2@aol.com Board Member: Allen Evangelista Board Member: Pat Heimsoth patheimsoth@icloud.com Board Member: Terry Lee terrybear46@comcast.net Board Member: Kin Shew joad@sfarchers.org Board Member: B. Spencer boblspencer@comcast.net Membership/Renewals membership@sfarchers.org The Arrow October

4 San Francisco Archers October 18, 2017 ANIMALS! Rounds Out the Club Shoot Season Contributed by SFA Board Member, Spencer On Sunday, October 15, SFA ended it s 2017 Club Shoot Season by hosting ANIMALS! on the White Range. Archers from as far north as Vallejo and fire-scorched Napa participated in the NFAA style round consisting of 14 paper animal targets, and 14 3D animal targets. Registration was sunny but breezy, as Club Cubs Sarah and Stephanie Spencer once again took on the task of greeting all of the shooters, collecting fees, and handing out scorecards. Thank you for volunteering your time this year ladies, your smiles and genuine personalities left a positive impression with all of our guests! After a brief shooters huddle, archers made their way out to the White Range for the shotgun start just after 9am. The course was laid out and groomed the day before by a small handful of dedicated club members at the Saturday Work Party. Special thanks to Range Captain Jim Long and his hard working bunch of club regulars, who did their part to make the 2017 Club Shoot Season such a great success. Your efforts are greatly appreciated, see you next season! Around noon, the first groups of archers finished up the 1 arrow, 28 target round, with the rest of the field finishing up shortly after. Scorecards were tallied, signed and turned in, and awards were presented to the top archers in their categories. The high round of the day was shot by Karen Williams, who posted a 559 out of 588, securing 1st Place in A F FS. In A F BB, Mrs. Olinda Killpack brought out her wood bow and arrows and shot her way to 1st Place. Cathy Robison shot 1st Place in S F Recur ve. Publications Officer, Brandi de Garmeaux shot 1st Place in A F Recurve. In A F BHFS, guest shooter Bethany Cravea drove all the way down from Napa to take 1st Place. In A F Longbow, Tanya Soluk shot but did not turn in a scorecard. The Arrow October

5 San Francisco Archers October 18, 2017 In Cub M Longbow, little Javin Salmon completed the course and captured 1st Place. In SS M Longbow, Jim Robison shot 1st Place. In SS M BHFS, Range Captain Jim Long had to drop out of the shoot when his sight bar came loose. In A M FS, Peyton Kayser shot 1st Place. In S M Longbow, John Mullin shot but did not turn in a scorecard. In A M BHFS, guest shooter Darin Cravea took 1st Place. In A M Recurve, Board Member Spencer shot 1st Place. A M Recurvers Jorge Ruvalcaba and Vadim Dymshyts shot the course but did not turn in scorecards. Thank you to everyone who attended, competed, participated, or assisted with the 2017 SFA Club Shoot Season. See you at the Awards Banquet on November 17th! Thanks to everybody who came to the October Work Party to help setup for the Club Shoot! DON T MISS OUT! Calendar on SFA website: Follow us on Instagram: sanfranciscoarchers Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/sanfranciscoarchers The Arrow October

6 San Francisco Archers October 18, 2017 Members Out & About Marsha Quan cleans up at State taking 1st place in Bowhunter Freestyle & 2nd place in Freestyle. Way to go Marsha! SFA Scorekeeper, Linda Lafond, closes out the NCFAA Regionals with a 1st place and perfect 21 on that wolf! The Arrow October

7 San Francisco Archers October 18, 2017 SFA representing at Rancho Neblina s annual two-day Trad Rendezvous - thank you again, Marilyn & Steve! The Arrow October

8 San Francisco Archers October 18, 2017 HUNTER EDUCATION AT SFA CLUBHOUSE Sunday, October 29th 9am to 1 pm Contributed by SFA VP of Hunting, Harry Brown Members can log into the California Fish & Wildlife website ( and take an Online Course. Then you will be able to attend the four-hour class to complete the requirement for the Hunter Safety Class or the Bowhunter Safety Class. SFA Members are given priority a spot in the class. The General Hunter Safety Class is required in California to obtain a hunting license. The Bowhunter Safety Class is not required in California, but is required in some other states in order to hunt during archery season. Contact Jim Langell at for questions. Register for classes here: IMPORTANT INFO on CDFW Land Pass Program The NorCal region of the Department of Fish and Wildlife has asked that we pass on the attached letter pertaining to the expansion of their Land Pass program. The Program will include 43 wildlife areas and ecological reserves where visitors must possess a lands pass while on the property, unless they are carrying their valid California hunting or fishing license. For more info see the attached letter and visit PLEASE - NO DUMPING or DONATIONS at the Range In the last few weeks, there has been an increased amount of non-sfa trash next to the dumpsters and household items left in the Club House (including a TV/VCR Combo from the 90 s). It s a lovely thought that someone might be able to use items that you no longer have a need for; however, we don t have the person-power to dispose of items that are never taken. And in some cases (the TV/VCR!), we cannot dispose of the item in the dumpster because it is considered hazardous waste. The Arrow October

9 San Francisco Archers October 18, 2017 Brandi s Corner ~ Control, Competition & Consequences As you know, these last few months I ve been using my wood bow exclusively (pulling 18 lbs) to tame my target panic. I have it mostly under control, even at long distances, until I compete. In late September, Spence and I went up to Petaluma for the annual Rancho Neblina Trad Rendezvous. Two days of shooting unmarked 3Ds - my favorite kind of shooting, hands down. The first day I was having so much fun, and killing it! Then they posted scores Saturday night and I knew I could place if I shot well on Sunday. Helllllooo target panic! I wanted it, and then I fell apart. Folks have suggested giving up competing, but part of what I love about archery IS the competing. As I ve mentioned before, I ve come to the conclusion - through archery - that the key to a fulfilling and successful life is discipline and control. For me, archery epitomizes controlling my body with my mind. And so many aspects of life seem to boil down to controlling your movements, your thoughts, your actions and your words with your mind. Your words have meaning. Your actions have meaning. And everything has consequences. As we go into the Board Election, I hope that you will take some time reviewing the candidates, getting to know them, and thinking about who you want to shape the future of your Club. Please contribute to The Arrow! The Arrow will be sent out monthly on the ~15th, with the deadline for submissions on the 10th. Your contributions will make The Arrow even better! Please send scores, stories and photos to editor@sfarchers.org. The Arrow October

10 Saturday October 28 th Wear a COSTUME! SHOOT INFO: Potluck style DINNER PARTY at 5:30pm Bring your family and enjoy a day at the RANGE. Last Names A to G: Bring Appetizers, Salads or Fruit Last Names H to Q: Bring Main Dish or Warm Sides Last Names R to Z: Bring Dessert (This is just a guide. A lot of people ask what they should bring. If you know what you want to bring, then bring THAT! Please come early and help get the clubhouse ready for our evening Potluck!) NOTE: We DO NOT "loan" any archery equipment. This event is for Archers who have their own equipment. You CANNOT "DROP OFF" your kid to this event. ALL kids must be supervised by parent/guardian at all times. ANYTIME 12pm-6pm Unmarked 3D Animals on White Range "FUN" Shoot - (optional scoring & side bets) All Styles Welcome! Field Points Only Please come help Josh set up targets at 11am. Layout similar to Wednesday Night Shoot. Open bed trucks appreciated! Questions? Contact Tricia via text message at

11 Saturday October 21, D Targets Unmarked Yardages 2 arrows / scoring Registration starts at 8:15, shooting starts at 9:00 Men, Women, Senior, Youth, and Cub divisions Compound, Recurve, Longbow, and Primitive classes Awards for first, second, and third place Adult member from any club - $15 Adult non-member - $20 Youth (12-17) $10 Cubs (under 12) shoot free Lunch $6 Rain may cancel. For updates, check our website at Questions, contact Debbie (408) facebook: Bowhunters Unlimited Archery Club Stevens Creek Blvd Stevens Stevens Canyon Rd Creek Reservoir 85 bhuarchers.org Mt Eden Rd. Bowhunters Unlimited Archery Range

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14 TRADITIONAL RENDEZVOUS November 11 th & 12 th, 2017 Shoot Fees Friday Night Pre- Registration At Shoot Adults $30 $35 Couples $40 $45 Family $45 $50 Senior (60+) $25 $30 Young Adult (15-17) $25 $30 Youth/Cub/PW Free Free Pre-Registration must be postmarked by Oct. 28th Shoot starts at 8:00 am Rain or shine No sights, stabilizers or elevated rests Must shoot off the shelf Longbow Division (Wood Arrows Only) Mail Pre-registration to: Fresno Field Archers PO Box 8622 Fresno, CA Dinner served Saturday night Breakfast/lunch Saturday and Sunday Plenty of camping Available Contact: or Visit our website at: Dutch Oven Potluck Bring your Oven and your favorite recipe or just bring a dish! Saturday Foster Bucks Novelties Action Archery Pop-Ups Clay Pigeons Running Pig Speed Round Last Man Standing Arrowsmith Contest Plus some new challenges Sunday 42 3D Targets UNMARKED YARDAGE HUNTING CONDITIONS 2 ARROWS

15 TURKEY SHOOT Saturday November 18, 2017 Stevens Creek County Park Cupertino, CA Location: Steven s Creek Archery Range Registration: Shoot: 8:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 28 3D Animal Targets, Unmarked Yardages 10/8/5 Scoring -- 2 arrows For more info call: Visit the BHU website at: facebook: Bowhunters Unlimited Archery Club Classes: Men & Women (>16 yrs): Compound, Recurve, Longbow, Primitive Youth (12-16 yrs) Boys & Girls: Compound, Traditional Cub (<12 yrs): In one combined class Awards: Frozen turkey awarded for first place only. One per family! Cost: Member Non-Member Mulligan Lunch Adult $15.00 $20.00 $1 ea/ Max 2 $6.00 Youth $10.00 $10.00 $1 ea/ Max 2 $6.00 Cub Free Free $1 ea/ Max 2 $6.00 Turkey Raffle!!! We will draw for additional turkeys using the scorecards of those who do not win their class (remember, 1 prize per family! ) BOWHUNTERS UNLIMITED

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17 State of California - Natural Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE Wildlife Branch 1812 Ninth Street Sacramento, CA EDMUND G. BROWN JR. Governor CHARL TON H. BONHAM, Director October 6, 2017 Nor Cal Bowhunters Association 6049 Sawmill Rd. Paradise, CA Dear Nor Cal Bowhunters Association, SUBJECT: EXPANSION OF THE LANDS PASS PROGRAM The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is expanding its Lands Pass Program (Program) to include 43 wildlife areas and ecological reserves where visitors must possess a lands pass while on the property, unless they are carrying their valid California hunting or fishing license. We are asking for your help in spreading the word to your members. CDFW manages over 1 million acres of land, most of which is located on 247 ecological reserves and wildlife areas across the state. The majority of funding to manage these lands comes from hunters and anglers through a variety of federal and state programs. The State Legislature directed CDFW to develop more income for land management from user fees by expanding the Program, which is currently implemented at six CDFW properties. In August 2016, after a lengthy public review process, the Fish and Game Commission voted to add an additional 37 properties (see enclosed lists). In addition to visitors carrying their hunting or fishing license, visitors will be exempt from the lands pass requirement if they are under 16 years of age, or are part of a school or organized youth group field trip. This year, a daily lands pass costs $4.32 and an annual Lands Pass costs $ Please n,ote that a lands pass cannot be substituted for a hunting pass at a Type A or Type B wildlife area. Lands passes will not be required until the properties have signs posted that explain the requirement. One of the enclosed lists addresses the schedule for implementation. We are preparing additional public outreach to notify the public before the requirement go~s into effect. Conserc;ing Ca[ifornia's Wi[d[ife Since 1870

18 Nor Cal Bowhunters Association October 6, 2017 Page 2 Would you please distribute this information regarding the expansion of the lands pass requirement to your members? More information about the Lands Pass Program is at Please direct any questions to Julie Horenstein, CDFW Lands Program, at Julie.Horenstein@wildlife.ca.gov.. Thank you for your help with informing hunters and anglers about the need to bring their license with them whenever they visit a lands pass property. Sincerely, ~tf-- Teresa LeBlanc, Acting Program Manager Lands Program Wildlife Branch Enclosures ec: Kevin Hunting Chief Deputy Director Stafford Leh r Deputy Director Wildlife and Inland Fisheries Division Clark Blanchard -----AssistaA t-qe~ uty-qh:ectgr.- Office of Communications, Education and Outreach Kari Lewis Branch Chief Wildlife Branch Julie Horenstein Ecological Reserve and Land Acquisition Coordinator Lands Program, Wildlife Branch

19 Lands Pass Properties by Roll-out Date Currently Required Elkhorn Slough ER Gray Lodge W A Grizzl y Island W A Iml1erial W A Los Banos WA San Jacinto W A Ash Creek WA Bass Hill WA Battle Creek W A Butte Valley W A Honey Lake W A Requirement Starts November 2017 Horseshoe Ranch W A Mouth of Cottonwood CreekWA Nal1a-Sonoma Marshes W A (Green Island Unit Only) Shasta Valley W A Willow Creek W A Woodbridge ER (11/15/17) Batiquitos Lagoon ER Boden Canyon ER Bolsa Chica ER Buena Vista Lagoon ER Canebrake ER Crescent City Marsh W A Eel RiverWA Elk Creek Wetlands W A Elk RiverWA Requirement Starts January 2018 Fay Slough W A Hollenbeck Canyon W A Hope Valley W A Lake Earl WA Mad River Slough W A Mendota WA North Grasslands W A North Table Mountain ER San Elijo Lagoon ER San Felil1e Valley WA South Sl1it W A TehamaWA Ul1l1er Butte Basin W A Ul1l1er Newl10rt Bay ER (Big Canyon Unit Only) Volta WA Yolo BYl1ass W A

20 CalifOrnia Department offish and Wildlite Lands Pass Properties Alpine County Hope Valley W A Butte County Gray Lodge WA i North Table MoUntain ER Upper Butte Basin WA Del Norte County Crescent City Marsh W A Elk CreeicW'etlarulS W A-~ Lake Earl WA Fresno County Mendota WA Glenn County Upper Butte Basin WA Humboldt County Eel RiverWA Elk River WA Fay Slough WA Mad River Slough W A South Spit W A Imperial County Imperial WAa Kern County Canebrake ER Lake County Cache Creek W A (Delayed implementation) Lassen County Bass Hill WA Honey Lake W A Willow Creek W A Ash CreekWA Merced County Los Banos W A a Volta WA North Grasslands WA Modoc County Ash Creek WA Monterey County Elkhorn Slough ERa Napa County Napa-Sonoma Marshes WA (Green Island Unit Only) Orange County Balsa Chica ER Upper Newport Bay ER (Big Canyon Unit Only)a Riverside County San Jacinto WA a San Diego County Batiguitos Lagoon ER Boden Canyon ER Buena Vista Lagoon ER Hollenbeck Canyon WA San Elijo Lagoon ER San Felipe Valley WA San Joaquin County Woodbridge ER Shasta County Battle Creek W A Mouth of Cottonwood Creek WA Siskiyou County Butte Valley W A Horseshoe Ranch WA Shasta Valley W A Solano County Grizzly Island WAa Stanislaus County North Grasslands WA Sutter County Gray Lodge W A a Tehama County Tehama WA Battle Creek W A Mouth of Cottonwood Creek WA Yolo County Yolo Bypass WA aan original lands pass property (not added in 2017). Bold-Property spans multiple counties.