S.B.P. Program

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The S.B.P. (Southern Bowhunter's Program)

The "Hunter Shoot"

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SBP's HUNTER SHOOT: This is NOT a tournament, but a SKILL TEST! Each archer tests his skill and knowledge against what is presented by the range. 28 targets set with 3 that must be passed over, Blood trailing, blinds, stands,safety displays,demonstrations presented, and 20 questions to be answered on the course. Scoring and vitals are set different than an open tournament. All shots are at 3D animals at ethical distances. Seven levels are obtainable in the SOUTHERN BOWHUNTERS PROGRAM based upon your individual achievements. Bring any kill reports or proof of Kills with you. If you have completed the IBEP class, bring your certificate. Bring P&Y score sheet on any trophy animals you have collected. This will be the 10th year Big Oak Archery Club has held this event with participation rising each year. Everyone who has shot the Hunter Shoot has both enjoyed and learned from it. The only competition is between you and the course.

The Hunters Shoot
This shoot will consist of 25 scorable mannequins (scoring is 10, 8, -3, zero).
The hunter will always be given the option to pass (zero), rather than hitting outside the vital area (-3) and wounding the animal.
The Twenty questions will count Five points each.

History of the SBP
Over the last two decades, the attendance for outdoor 3D tournaments at archery shoots has been trending downwards at a discerning rate. When archers have been polled as to reasons for not participating, some of the reasons mentioned are: (1) Didn't like the competitiveness, (2) The distances to the targets are unrealistic, (3) "I just want to practice with my hunting set-up. I can't afford $1,000 plus dollars just to compete!", (4) "The only trophies that matter are the top three in each class, the rest are just luck on the break line!", (5) "I don't want to wait around all day just to see if I won a "DUST CATCHER". Besides, no one is going to see it after today anyway." And the list goes on.
On August 9th, 1998, a small group of bowhunters with the help of Big Oak Archery Club introduced a new program to the men and women who enjoyed the 3D shoots but for one reason or another, did not like the way the tournaments were going. We offered them a test based on Skill, Knowledge, Achievements, Safety, and Ethics. The response has been outstanding with attendance increasing each year. We call it the SOUTHERN BOWHUNTER'S PROGRAMS'HUNTER'S SHOOT!!!

Levels:
1. Archer: The hunter must shoot a score of 170 and have a test score of 70%.
2. Advanced Archer: The hunter must shoot a score of 185 and have a test score of 80%.
3. Bowhunter: The hunter must shoot a score of 200 and have a test score of 90%. Must also have harvested One big game animal with a bow.
4. Certified: The hunter must shoot a score of 210 and have a test score of 100%. Must also have harvested Two big game animals with a bow (Produce a kill report for the second animal). Must also have completed an N.B.E.F. Bowhunter Safety Course.
5. Expert: The hunter must have a shoot score of 220 and have a test score of 100%. Must be N.B.E.F. certified. Must have harvested Three big game animals (kill reports required).
6. Instructor: Same requirements as Expert, and must have completed the N.B.E.F. Instructor Course (show certificate).
7. Master: The hunter must shoot a range score of 250 and it must be observed by an official observer. Test score of 100%. N.B.E.F. certified. Must have harvested four, one of which must be trophy size. Or take Two trophy animals in one season. Or take Three different big game animals (must show kill reports).

By hosting a Hunter's Shoot at a participating club's archery range, the course must consist of 28 targets (of which 3 must be passed over), and 20 questions concerning subjects related to bowhunting. There should be a minimum of 4 exhibits or displays set along the course that give tips, or instruct theparticipants on improving their bowhunting skills, safety & ethics. Upon completion of the course, their scores, knowledge, and skill level will be evaluated and recorded for the cerification program. Awards will be made available according to the level the individual has earned.
Southern Bowhunter Program
David Talley

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