Wilson County News - Outdoors - Zapata County chamber planning bow shootout

August 11, 2009 | 2 comments

ZAPATA --�The Zapata County Chamber of Commerce is busy preparing for the first annual South Texas Bow Hunter Shootout. The all-day event will take place Sept. 12 in the air-conditioned comfort of the Oswaldo H. & Juanita Ramirez Exhibit Hall located at 2312 Glenn St. in Zapata.

The archery competition is open to all ages and will include divisions for various ages and skill levels. There will also be an area where those not familiar with archery can try their hand with equipment provided by Tepozan Ranch, in a noncompetitive setting.

The competition divisions will include: Open, for men and women of all ages; Men�s Division, which will have two subdivisions, Advanced and Intermediate; Women�s Division, which will likewise have two subdivisions, Advanced and Intermediate; and a Youth division for competitors 17 years of age, and under, which will include a division for contestants 15-17 years of age, another for contestants 12-14 years of age and one for shooters up to 11 years of age. Trophies will be awarded to all first-, second-, and third-place winners. An additional cash prize of $500 is reserved for the first-place Open winner.

The scored events will begin with a 25-yard station where competitors will shoot five arrows at five paper targets. The next station range will be 30 yards, and consist of five arrows at stationary three-dimensional targets. The third and final station will be a 35-yard range with five arrows, but this time the three-dimensional targets will pop up for a few seconds only, testing the competitor�s skill and reflexes. This pop-up station will have six targets total, but only five will be active during any session and will include one moving target, making for a more competitive scenario. Copies of the Shootout rules may be obtained from the Zapata County Chamber of Commerce.

For more information, call the Zapata County Chamber of Commerce office at 956-765-4871 or visit the Web site at http://www.zapatausa.com.

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HIlda Guerrero Laredo Texas September 7, 2009 10:37am	Report Abuse I am very interested in participating as a vendor in your upcoming event. Please contact me at 956-286-7493. I have a very nice children and adult Toss-A-Ball Game.

Archery Bows and Arrows Online August 12, 2009 7:03pm	Report Abuse This sounds like a fabulous event! Very inclusive and fun for all ages. Well done Chamber of Commerce!!! Kat