July 24-27, 2008
E.T.A.R. is
held at Ski Denton. This shoot is known world-wide as one of the largest Traditional Archery events of it’s kind. We typically draw over a hundred dealers that includes bowyers from all over the US and sometimes overseas. The setting of the shoot is in one of the most beautiful spots in PA. The coursed are laid out on over 200 acres of PA state forest lands. Our 8 courses with close to 200 targets are set-up to practice realistic hunting scenarios to prepare you for the hunt to come. Most of what we do at this shoot is just for fun but if you want to test your skill against others you can enter the Eagle Eye and win upwards of $1200 - $1500. We have primitive camping as well as a 5 log cabins at the shoot. You will also find a list of several local lodging options to pick from as well.
At our shoot you will find:
* 8 All 3-D courses w/ over 200+ targets
*1 Kid’s course
*Chairlift Rides
* Over 100+ Dealers & Vendors
* Kid’s range
*Day & Evening seminars with the best in the traditional community
* Horse-bow exhibition
*11 year old Trick Shooter Chris Hurt
*Kid’s balloon shoot
*Kid's & Adult Practice range
*Arial Targets
*Indoor Showers
*Food vendors
* Primitive camping |
On-site Pricing:
Camping Fees On-Site Camping Fees:
Arriving
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Adult/ Youth (8-12)
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Wednesday
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$16/12 per person
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Thursday
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$12/9 per person
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Friday
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$8/6 per person
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Saturday
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$5/3 per person
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Shooting Fees:
Shooters
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Adults
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Youth (8-12)
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Thur-Sun
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$35
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$22
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Fri-Sun
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$30
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$16
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Sat-Sun
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$25
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$12
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Sun only
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$15
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$7
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**Daily Spectator Fee $5 (Maximum $10) |
Daily Activities Thursday- Saturday
| 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM |
Inside Snack Bar Open |
| 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Lower Courses Open |
| 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Chairlift Rides $3 adult/ $2 children |
| 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
Dealers Open (Not till 10:00AM on Thursday) |
| 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
Outside Snackbar Open |
| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Swap meet. (No dealers please. Only five items per blanket...please!!!) Used items only. |
9:30 PM |
Coon Course (Course #3) *Bring a flashlight. |
11:00 PM |
Quiet Time - Thanks! |
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| Daily Schedule (subject to change) |
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| Thursday July 24th |
Friday July 25th |
| 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
Ongoing flint-knapping and fire by friction demonstrations by Practical Primitive at their booth |
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
Ongoing flint-knapping and fire by friction demonstrations by Practical Primitive at their booth |
| 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
Ongoing demonstration by Woody Weights at their booth |
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
Ongoing demonstration by Woody Weights at their booth |
| 1:00 PM |
Eagle Eye Qualifier (Adults and Kids on west side of lodge) |
10:00 AM |
Eagle Eye Qualifier (Adults and Kids on west side of lodge)) |
| 2:00 PM |
Chris Hurt, Youth Trick Shooter (at the lodge) |
12:30 PM |
Saluki Archery “Thumbring Shooting” |
| 3:00 PM |
Woody Weights “Weight Forward Product for Wooden Arrows” |
1:00 PM |
Eagle Eye Qualifier (kids and adults competition on west side of lodge) |
| 4:00 PM |
Saluki Horseback Archery Exhibition at the lodge |
2:00 PM |
Chris Hurt, Youth Trick Shooter |
| 8:00 PM |
Jim Rebuck of J&M Traditions “Advanced Arrow Making” |
2:30PM |
Kids’ Water Balloon Fun |
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4:00 PM |
Saluki Horseback Archery Exhibition at the lodge |
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5:00 PM |
Nick Pinizzotto of Appalachian Whitetails “Using Masking and Attracting Scents Effectively” |
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8:00 PM |
“Primitive Hunting Skills” by Eddie Starnater of Practical Primitive |
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| Saturday July 26th |
Sunday July 27th |
| 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
Ongoing flint-knapping and fire by friction demonstrations by Practical Primitive at their booth |
6:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
Inside Snack Bar |
| 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
Ongoing demonstration by Woody Weights at their booth |
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Lower Courses open |
| 9:00 AM |
Saluki Horseback Archery Exhibition at the lodge |
8:30 AM |
Church service (Gargage) |
| 10:00 AM |
Eagle Eye Qualifier
(Adults’ and Kids’ Event on the west side of the lodge) |
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Chairlift-rides $3 adult/ $2 children |
| 10AM |
Mike Fedora from Fedora Archery is doing a shooting seminar "advanced coaching techniques" on west side of lodge by dealer practice range. |
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Dealers Open |
| 11AM |
Woody Weights “Weight Forward Product for Wooden Arrows” |
12:30 PM |
Door Prize Drawings (Must be present to win) |
| 12:00 PM |
Bill Bonczar of Allegheny Mt. Arrow Woods “The Common Sense Approach to Making Wood Arrows Work for You” |
1:00 PM |
Target Auction |
| 1:00 PM |
Eagle Eye Qualifier (Adults and kids on west side of lodge) |
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| 2:00 PM |
Chris Hurt - Youth Trick Shooter |
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| 2:30 PM |
Kid's Water Balloon Shoot (by kids practice range) |
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| 3:00 PM |
Chris Hurt, Youth Trick Shooter |
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| 4:00 PM |
Saluki Horseback Archery |
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| 5:00 PM |
Eagle Eye Shoot-Out (Kids and Adults will have seperate shoot-outs at this time) |
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| 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Swap Meet (no dealers – 5 used items/ blanket, please) |
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| 8:00 PM |
G. Fred Asbell, world-renowned speaker, author and traditional bowhunter |
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ATTENTION CAMPERS:
- We are a State Park: no alcohol and no pets overnight. Thanks.
- All fires must be in State-approved fire rings.
- NO selling items from the campground.
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E.T.A.R Dealers:
Allegheny Archers
Allegheny Mountain Arrow Woods 814-274-2282
Barry’s Buckles & Belts 717-944-7877
Belcher Bows
810-231-0101
Bison Gear 212-251-1219
Bob Lee Archery 903-586-1877
Bowers Wildlife Studio 908-995-2558
Bows By McCullough 517-626-6365
Cedar Ridge Leather
Chaumont Bay Art Studio 315-649-2463
Compton Traditional Bowhunters 260-587-9501
Dink’s Feather Shop 304-273-3485
Dresswell Outdoors 570-573-0210
Dryad Bows 817-594-5578
Elk Ridge Archery 662-623-9457
Enigma Camoflage 570-233-2537
Erie County Christian Bowhunters 814-456-6661
Fedora Archery 717-933-8862
First fork Lodge 814-647-8644
Foley Custom Bows 254-729-2248
G Fred Asbell 231-828-6236
Gary’s Custom Knives 814-634-8175
Great Northern 517-852-0820
Great Northern Quivers 269-948-2041
Grizzly Broadhead 814-274-0905
Helle Knives 817-594-5578
Treadway Bows 828-683-9542
Hildebrand Traditional Archery 724-863-1100
Hunt of A Lifetime 610-941-9813
Hunters Image 231-828-4087
J&M Traditions 570-286-7887
Johnson’s Furs 717-766-8166
JRJ Knives 717-834-6265
KME Sharpeners 973-948-6234
Kota Bowhunting 701-798-2776
Krackow Company 724-946-8332
Lance Ranch Outfitters 218-785-2460
Lancaster Archery Supply (Trad Tech.)717-394-7229
Steven Catts, Leathersmith 304-587-4578
Linda Mason Designs 814-563-4736
Northwind Archery 716-689-3701
Northern Mist Longbow 906-485-5480
Old Time Photos 413-655-2505
Palmer Bows 830-988-2019
Jack Paluh Art 814-796-4400
Pequest Archery 908-995-2558
PBS 716-652-5644
Saluki Bows 419-205-0487
Schafer Silvertip Bows 406-892-0580
PA Sportsman's Table 610-838-1133
Stewart’s Archery 610-857-2340
Stickbow Supplies- JD Enterprises 443-622-4891
Sticks and Stands 937-947-7877
Strikers Traditional Bows 419-628-2393
Traditional Bowhunter Magazine 208-853-0555
Trad. Tech. 717-384-7229
Treadway Bows 828-683-8728
Walt-Blain Blakeslee Pictures 814-725-8855
Woody Weights for Traditional Arrows 616-299-7759
Yumi 519-595-8791
Zipper Manufacturing 304-273-3135
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