Service Description

This program is designed for Archers who have their own equipment and have been shooting arrows for at least 1 year. There are four basic parts to the course and may involve inter-island travel and camping. 1. Equipment, techniques and practice at SAS 2. Hunting experience in the field on Mayne Island 3. Processing the harvest, generally on SSI 4. Ongoing hunting trip availabilities on the Southern Gulf Islands 1. Equipment and techniques The first two sessions are held at the jade farm and set up as general education and preparation for the hunting trip at the end. Here we will ready ourselves for the adventure to come. Getting started on the best foot is always the best step for success. It is a very big decision to make as bow hunting requires a lot of dedication and responsibility. Learn the ropes from a host of hunting professionals. A wide variety of essential information is shared and discussion encouraged. Learning objectives Understanding your equipment – We can identify any modifications needed to make your equipment meet regulation standards and best results for accuracy. Arrow designing and tuning - Hunting arrows are heavier and designed differently than target arrows. For best results they should be properly tuned to your bow. There are a couple of bowyers here at the club that can help modify or even make a set of custom arrows for you, should you need. They offer fair prices for sets of 6 and separate workshops to assist you make your own personalized arrows. Time on the practice range - A lot of time will be spent on the target range for practice, tuning equipment, estimating distances, setting up for the shot, discussions and questions Where to land your arrow - Learn about the anatomy of deer and how to locate the heart and vital organs in your sight view. 3D Deer targets will be used as part of the training to help simulate the real occasion. The participants will understand the differences between shooting uphill, downhill, cross slope and oblique angles. Gear selection - What to wear, tool necessities, safety plan and efficiency. Safety, best practices and Regulations - Learn the requirements needed to start bow hunting. 2. Experience in the field On the first hunt you will follow and learn from your guide. Learning the nuances of hunting will help tremendously with your confidence, as being in the field is totally different from practicing on the range. There are guides for the various different disciplines of bow hunting, w