Archery

1. The archery practice range bag targets (the "butts" adjacent to the pavilion) are open to members and guests at all times, except when closed for special events.
2. A member 16 years of age or older must accompany anyone under 16 years of age and all guests when on the 3d archery course and at the archery practice range.
3. In the interest of safety, the 3d archery course is to be opened and closed for bow shooting only by a trained range office. Archery range officer training is given several times each year.
4. When using the range, all shooting must be done from the stakes toward the target at the end of that particular lane.
5. Never release an arrow when you cannot see where it will land; never "flight shoot" an arrow in the woods. Never shoot straight up!
6. Never shoot a broken arrow. Never notch an arrow on the bowstring until you are in a shooting position--remember at all times that a bow and arrow is a deadly weapon.
7. When going behind target butts to look for arrows, rest your bow on the target face to advise those coming up to shoot that someone is behind the target. If a bow is on the target face, do not shoot until the target is clear.
8. All arrows found on the course must be returned to the "lost arrow" basket to be claimed only by the rightful owner.
9. Do not clutter up the range with trash, however small it may be; pick up the trash you find and dispose it in the provided trashcans.
10. Be extremely careful with cigarettes and matches in the woods. Carelessness can cause a major disaster to your sport and to chapter property.
11. Never touch another's bow or any equipment without the permission of the owner.
12. Protect your sport by being careful and sure when you shoot.
13. In the interest of safety, members and guests should always walk the course in the direction of the arrows – from targets 1 to 14, and from 15 to 30. Never go backwards, as you might just walk into an arrow in flight.
14. Firearms and crossbows are prohibited on the 3d archery course during shoots.
15. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the archery practice range and on the 3d archery course. Alcoholic beverages are allowed after shooting, and they must be confined to the pavilion area. Once you have consumed alcohol, you are done shooting for the day.
16. Crossbows may be used only at the practice butts (bag targets) at any time in accord with the safety rules. Cock and load the bolt just prior to each shoot.
17. During hunting seasons this area is open to hunting and open to all legal weapons used for hunting.

Be careful - good shooting!