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als?” Unless we missed somebody, it appears that we have a tie between Don Will of Illinois and Rosie Pridgen of Oklahoma. Both Don and Rosie have shot in every National Outdoor Championship from 1972 through 2006 —that’s 35 years! Don Will and Rosie Pridgen have attended 35 consecutive Outdoor Nationals The following paragraphs summarize the day-byday highlights for all seven days. With the “mulligan” provisions offered to the five-day shooters, however, it was difficult for this reporter to assess the closeness of many races until the last day, Friday. Under the standard five-day format, if a top shooter happened to have a bad Monday or Tuesday, he could very well be out of the Championship, and would be shooting for “funsies” the rest of the week. Now, by taking his mulligans for his low Field and Hunter rounds, he always has a chance to catch up. Moreover, since there is no mulligan for the single Animal round, it puts more pressure on the top shooters to have their best day on Wednesday. SATURDAY, JULY 22ND Last year was the first time that a NFAA National 3-D Championship, either Marked or Unmarked, was held in conjunction with the Outdoor Nationals. The word must have gotten out that this was a good idea because attendance at the 2006 Unmarked 3-D Championship was a record, and nearly 40% greater than last year. With Dakota Archery’s 21st Annual Whitetail Classic, held at the same time on the same venue (Missouri and Rushmore ranges), total attendance at the two-day 3-D events was over 400. [The Whitetail Classic doesn’t require NFAA membership, but knowing Bruce Cull, most of them probably were.] Total registration for the three tournaments was well over 900 ... a sure indication that the National Outdoor and Unmarked 3-D Championships will return to Yankton in the near future. Top score Saturday was a great 338 (out of possible 360) by Tim Gillingham, last year’s Male Shooter of the Year. Second highest score was an equally National Outdoor & Unmarked 3-D CHAMPIONSHIPS LEWIS & CLARK RECREATION AREA YANKTON, SD JULY 22-28, 2006 great 321 shot by AMBHFS Mark Wagner, with fixed pins and no optics. Pro Michael Braden and AMFS Bill Lewis both had 320’s, while Pro Tipton Cook and AMFS Stan Harmon followed with 316’s. Pro Linda Owen, last year’s Female Shooter of the Year, lead fellow Pro Alicia McHenry 307 to 304, while PMFSL Rodney Huffman led defending champion Charlie Owens 309 to 302. For those wanting to reminisce with world class bowhunter, author and publisher Doug Walker, as well to pick up some equipment tips from Pro Dave Cousins, there was the free seminar at Dakota Archery Saturday evening. Doug played a videotaped interview with Fred Bear, secretly made during their last bowhunt together. SUNDAY, JULY 23RD Sunday’s agenda was essentially identical to Saturday’s, except there was a 9:00 am shotgun start rather than Saturday’s casual start (back-ups are more prevalent in a casual start). Tim Gillingham continued to pour it on by shooting a 340, for a 678 ... bettering runner-up Michael Braden’s 642 by 36 points. In PFFS, the results were closer: Linda Owen finished with a 621 to Alicia McHenry’s 612 and Ginger Morehead’s 610. In PMFSL, Rodney Huffman dropped two points to Charlie Owens, but held on to win by five points, 617 to 612. The AMFS championship race was also close. Bill Lewis (307), Stan Harmon (308) and Scott Kamrath (307) were essentially equal on Sunday, but with Bill (627) winning by three points over Stan (624) and six points over Scott (621). In AMBHFS, Mark Wagner dropped 35 points from Saturday’s score, but won by three points, 607 to 604, over Brad Wolf. Mark Hand’s 603 was a close third. Complete results for the 2006 Unmarked 3-D Championship are listed elsewhere in this issue, as well as on www.fieldarchery.com. Cubs shooting Sunday’s 3-D on the Dakota range LEWIS & CLARK RECREATION AREA YANKTON, SD JULY 22-28, 2006 The Unmarked 3-D Championship awards were presented by renowned bowhunter and writer Chuck Adams at Minerva’s in the Best Western Sunday evening. After the banquet, Chuck led a seminar on “Hunting America’s Largest Antlered Animals.” The evening was capped off with the presentation of NFAA’s Compton Medal of Honor to Chuck Adams by NFAA President Bruce Cull. The legendary Doug Walker at the 3-D Awards Ceremony NFAA President Bruce Cull presents Chuck Adams the prestigious Compton Medal of Honor MONDAY, JULY 24TH Although their word wasn’t binding, about 15% of those registered indicated that they would shoot from Monday through Wednesday only. About 4% said that they wouldn’t start until Tuesday, and even a smaller percentage opted for Wednesday through Friday. Therefore, about 80% of the Field shooters decided to shoot all five days. A few of these 5-day shooters, however, decided to take their mulligans on days they weren’t feeling feel, or just wanted a rest. Some very good 28-Field scores were shot today. Maybe it was because some 5-day shooters were thinking, “Relax. I can always take my first mulligan.” For example, Pro Jesse Broadwater was only one point off perfect with a 559, while Rob Morgan in AMFS shot 555, Pro FSL Rodney Huffman a National Outdoor & Unmarked 3-D CHAMPIONSHIPS Shooters start to gather to hear the Monday morning announcements 535, and Bill Hakl in AMBHFS had a fine 540 — all better than last year’s first round scores. The 3-day/5-day format was somewhat confusing to many scoreboard watchers. Although it was easy to see, “who’s leading on Monday,” it didn’t mean that they were leading the tournament. One must remember that some shooters hadn’t shot the Field round yet, while others would be discarding their Monday score. The talk among the barebow (Barebow, Bowhunter and Traditional) community was the decision made by 11-time National Champion David Hughes to return to the under 55 AMBB ranks. [He won the SMBB title here last year.] After nearly a ten year layoff, and the return to 500+ scores, Dave decided it was worth a try. He even talked fellow senior Tom Daley into joining him and challenging defending AMBB Champion Rick Stark. Although Monday scores weren’t all that outstanding (Dave and Rick took mulligans), Tom led the threesome with a 486 to Rick’s 484 and Dave’s 480. As you will see, the virtual lead changed throughout the week. Monday morning’s practice line CONTINUED on page 9 6 Archery Magazine October/November 2006 Archery Magazine October/November 2006 7
y Tim Atwood LEWIS & CLARK RECREATION AREA YANKTON, SD JULY 22-28, 2006 A foursome of attractive YAFFS competitors. Eventual champion Samantha Neal is front left National Outdoor & Unmarked 3-D CHAMPIONSHIPS Pro Linda Owen getting a closer look TUESDAY, JULY 25TH WEDNESDAY, JULY 26TH Today, it’s the first Hunter round. Again, the sum There are no second chances with the Animal of the Monday and Tuesday scores were only used round. Today, everybody, whether a 3-day or 5- to allow the shooters to be allegedly “grouped with day shooter, must shoot 28 Animals. Moreover, their competition.” If someone had a particularly with the Animals on Wednesday rather than on the low round on Monday or Tuesday, they weren’t al- traditional Friday, what used to be a more-or-less lowed to discard it until Thursday or Friday. “fun” round, suddenly becomes the most important Andy Sanchez from Long Beach CA. took Harold D. Anglin of CA. took down his Pig In AFFS, Julia Stover shot 18 points better than round of the entire tournament. Before the one- his mouse while Bow hunting in Maine. He shot his mouse at 45 yards, using a Buck master and 2512 arrows with wasp hammer 125 tips. while Bowhunting in Medina County, TX. Steve J. Vittetow of Durango CO. Took his fine Mule Buck at 35 yards leaving him in his tracks. Monday, jumping over three others to lead Sue Weinstein 1068 to 1064. In a similar move, Dave Hughes went from third to first in AMBB with a 493 to lead Tom Daley by one point and Rick Stark by two points. Both Bill Hakl and Jeff Human shot super 547’s in AMBHFS, but Bill maintained point bonus spot was added four years ago, perfect score for 28 Animals was a “routine” 560 for the expert shooters. Now, perfect is 588. Julia Stover’s 575 certainly didn’t hurt her position in AFFS, increasing her virtual lead to seven over Sue Weinstein. In AMBB, Dave Hughes and Rick a four point lead, 1087 to 1083. In AMFS, Jim Stark shot identical 557’s, leaving Dave two points Hutchinson’s 555 was the best Hunter round of the better than Rick, but Tom Daley’s 549 dropped him day to tie J.C. Bradbury at 1101 total for the two to third. Bill Hakl’s lead increased to six points by days. Pros Jamie Van Natta and Christie Colin were virtue of his 574 Animal to Jeff Human’s 572. The also tied with 1090’s for the first two rounds. Jesse AMFS race got tighter. Monday’s leader Rob Mor- Broadwater added one point to his lead in PMFS gan stormed back and tied Jim Hutchinson for the with a 555 to go with yesterday’s 559 ... only six lead with a great 582 to Jim’s 577. J. C. Bradway points off perfect for the two days. Rodney Huff- and Zak Kurtzhals were tied for third, just one point man increased his lead in PMFSL (over Charlie Ow- behind. In PFFS, Jamie Van Natta and Christie Colin ens) to seven points with a 536 and 1071 total. remained tied ... both shooting a 574 Animal. Pro Terry Proctor of Wildomar CA. took down a Sitka Deer while Bowhunting Kodiak Island in AK. Jesse Broadwater increased his lead over Dave Cousins to five points by shooting a 585 Animal, only three points off perfect. Following the mid-week Opening Ceremonies, the annual Pro-Am was held Wednesday evening on the practice range. Here, a NFAA Pro (male or female) is grouped with one or two randomly picked “amateurs,” forming two-person teams headed by the Pro. The targets are standard clay pigeons mounted on butts spaced from 20 through 65 yards (pigeon size increases with distance). Basically, the team that breaks the most clay pigeons in the fewest number of shots splits the prize money. As may be seen in the accompanying Pro-Am tally (see page Harold D. Anglin of Redlands CA. took a Bobcat while Bowhunting the Val Verde area in the state of Texas Pros Erika Anschutz and Christie Colin on Badlands #1 54, Pro Tom Crowe and amateur Michael Pestilli split the $346 first place award. CONTINUED on page 10 8 Archery Magazine October/November 2006 Archery Magazine October/November 2006 9
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