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    Southern Plains Traditional Shoot @ McAAP

    Couldn't find this info on here. Sorry if it is a repeat.


    Southern Plains Traditional Shoot at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant CANCELLED As they say, “All good things must come to an end,” and this case is no different. It is with great regret that we must inform you the Southern Plains Traditional Shoot that we host every August at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (McAAP) has been cancelled. We just learned from Bill Starry that new regulations at McAAP require anyone that enters the Army Base to have a “background check” conducted. We realize that it would be impractical to conduct background checks for 500 shooters during a weekend shoot. Backwoods Bowhunters fully understands and supports McAAP in this decision. We certainly understand the primary function of McAAP, and safety and security is of the utmost importance. This Traditional Shoot was our favorite shoot for many reasons. The wonderful setting at Murphy’s Meadow was second to none. The hospitality offered to us over the years will never be forgotten, nor will the friendships that were made during that time. We cannot emphasize how much we appreciated the support of our fellow traditional archers and vendors—because without all of you, this shoot would have never happened! Thanks also to the Oklahoma Longbowmen for everything that you did for this event before “handing- over the baton” to the folks at Backwoods Bowhunters. And last, but certainly not least, we would like to express our thanks to everyone at the McAAP for allowing us to use the Army Base for this worthwhile family event. Special thanks go out to Bill Starry and his Crew for their untiring efforts to keep this event going throughout the years. We are confident in saying that thousands of people found enjoyment at this event because of their hard work. Bill Starry was the primary force at the Army Base that kept the ball rolling in the forward direction, and enabled this event to happen. Others including Ryan, Eric, and Jeff deserve recognition because they have also played crucial roles in making this traditional shoot a great success! We look forward to seeing each of you again at other shoots throughout the state, hopefully at our Traditional Shoot at the Backwoods Bowhunters Range near El Reno, Oklahoma on 28-29 March 2015. For now, the folks at Backwoods Bowhunters plan to let the dust settle before maybe considering other options for a Traditional Shoot in the latter part of the year. If we decide something, we will be sure to let you know. Sincerely, Backwoods Bowhunters 9 March 2015

    #2
    I am pretty sure it has been posted once, but I may be thinking of a different forum too. Never hurts to bring it back up for everyone to see.

    I hate to see any traditional venue go away (especially one as good as this one was)!

    Let's hope they can figure out a way to get it going again ASAP!

    Bisch

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      #3
      Th location for the shoot is being moved to somewhere west of Oklahoma city between Yukon & Piedmont.

      I do not know when they will start hosting the shoots at the new location.

      Rick

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        #4
        From Mark Whittenberg:

        The Southern Plains Traditional shoot, formally known as McAAP has a new location.

        The shoot will be held at the Backwoods Bowhunters home between Yukon and El Reno in central Oklahoma.

        Dates are Aug 1-2

        All vendors are being notified and new vendors are always welcome. There will be no set-up fees for vendors.

        Primitive camping is available. Sorry but we don't have trailer hook-ups. You are welcome to bring your generator.

        Any questions you can contact me here or on FB, Mark Whittenberg. Phone contact at this time is Johnny Pappan, 405-863-5736.

        We are also looking at having a wild game cookout.

        On Friday and Saturday night there will be a picking and grinning session. Bring your guitars, banjos and fiddles. Lets make some noise.

        Come on out and help us carry on the tradition.

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          #5
          That is some great news!

          Bisch

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