IOWA BOWHUNTER FALL 2023/WINTER 2024

2023 FALL FESTIVAL WRAP-UP

Pretty nice weather weekend, but the rain Sunday put a damper on attendance and tear down. Still would like to see more shooters and attendees. Nothing we can do about the turn-out except to say they missed another great Fall Festival. Overall, things went really well. The large size targets of moose, bear, elk, caribou, lion, and of course Sasquach, along with the many group shots, make the shoot one of a kind. Thanks to Pine Lake Archers for hosting the event and all the fine food they prepare in their clubhouse. Plenty of help was there to help set up and tear down. Many thanks also to all the people who volunteered with novelties, registration, course, and other jobs to help everything go smoothly. Volunteers are how the IBA operates and these things don’t just happen on their own. We appreciate people stepping up and volunteering to accomplish these things. We would love to see new vendors set up at the Fall Festival. Most everyone has what they need for archery related equipment, so most any type of vendor is welcome to attend and set up shop for the weekend. Just contact a board member to get involved. A lot of awesome donations were made by various companies or people; along with a fine group of target sponsors. Without these generous people

and organizations, this event would be just another shoot. So a tremendous THANK YOU to all of them. Refer to our Sponsor Page to see all who support us; so please support those who support your IBA. The NASP line shoot has had little participation lately so only the 3-D shooting was included this year. Getting our youth involved is the best thing we can do for archery and hunting. The Iowa Games was moved to be included in our Fall Festival this year and will continue to be done that way for some time to come. Spread the word for next year. If anyone would like to see some changes or improvements, please provide your input to any board member (see the IBA website or Bowhunter for contact information). All suggestions will be considered and we’re always looking to make this a better event going forward. The bucket raffles went well and winners that were not present were contacted and arrangements were made for them to obtain their prize. Music both Friday and Saturday night could be heard throughout the campground too. Thanks again to all who shared in the Fall Festival experience and we wish you all the best in your upcoming hunting seasons. IBA Board of Directors

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