Grays Harbor Bowmen

I received a Facebook notification and an email message with this information:

"Hi Linda,

You're getting this email to confirm that you no longer have full control of Grays Harbor Bowmen."

Does anyone know what this means or what to do about it?

Linda Parker

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Might be fun!

Any Club members want to try it?

I know Grant is interested.

Bow fishing for carp is legal in Ocean Shores.

🏹 NOTICE TO RESIDENTS & VISITORS - BOWFISHING FOR CARP 🐟

With the 2026 Ocean Shores Carp Derby just around the corner, residents and visitors may notice an increase in lawful bowfishing activity throughout the city's canals and waterways.

To help answer questions we've received, we'd like to share what Ocean Shores Municipal Code (OSMC) 7.25.050(I) provides regarding bowfishing within the City of Ocean Shores.

"Bowfishing of Carp. The bowfishing of carp is permitted within the city limits under the following conditions and shall conform to all the regulations established by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW):"

The ordinance further provides:

• Participants must possess all required Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) licenses or permits and comply with all applicable RCW and WAC provisions governing bowfishing.

• Bowfishing of carp shall be conducted in a manner that ensures public safety and does not endanger people, wildlife, pets, or property.

As always, we encourage everyone enjoying our waterways to be respectful of others, remain aware of their surroundings, and recreate responsibly. We hope this information helps answer questions you may have as bowfishing activity increases leading up to the Carp Derby.

Protect. Serve. Partner. 🚓🌊🏹

Grays Harbor Bowmen members meet monthly on the first Tuesday of each month.

So that's coming up today, Tuesday 7 July 2026.

Time is 6:30 PM and location is our Clubhouse at 902 WA 105, Aberdeen WA.

New members, this would be an opportunity to sign up. Since it's past 1 July, NEW member dues is $50 for the second half of the year.

Well, that's a wrap on the Clam Shoot targets for 2027 event.

I'll gather them up tomorrow, let them air / cure a few days.

Someone can put them away in the storeroom Monday or next week (before the meeting).

Here's something we talked about last year, but didn't get off the ground.

It's time again to think about maybe doing an Open House or other event in recognition of National Shooting Sports Month.

A couple times in the past, we have setup a beginner range and offered intro lesson, although we got very little participation.

Another option would be to setup a low-cost fun-shoot (3D).

Anyone interested in pitching in on this?

Talk about it at the July meeting and let Linda know if you are IN so I can get on the NSSF calendar. We could do on a Saturday, or Sunday, or both, but SHOULD be during August.

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I received a message of reminder. Here's some details.

What is NSSM?

National Shooting Sports Month is an annual campaign every August, created by NSSF to increase participation by attracting new people as we celebrate the shooting sports community. Gun clubs, shooting ranges and firearm retailers are encouraged to get involved by hosting events, running promotions, or just by integrating NSSM messaging into their August plans.

What do you get by signing up?

Your business/club is listed on the official NSSM host map
A promotional package with customer appreciation giveaway items (while supplies last)
Access to the full NSSM Toolkit — social graphics, email templates, signage, and more
The chance to be featured in NSSM Success Stories

What does it cost?
Nothing. It's completely free to participate.

Fun to see a big group of archers for the Grays Harbor Bowmen Summer Indoor League.

Last night was week five (of six).

In July we will start an outdoor "International" league. Standby for details.

Tomorrow (Monday 22 June) will be the fifth week of our Indoor League. If you have missed any weeks, make sure to shoot a make-up round. there are extra blank scorecards on the table just inside the clubhouse door.

So, just one more week after that, and a lot of summer yet to go.

Do we have enough continuing interest to move forward with an International Round league?

The International Round is 10 targets, three arrows per target, for a total of 30 arrows for the round. Distances are 20, 25, 30, 35, ... up to 65 yards. Target sizes vary with the distance (small targets for 20, 25 and 30, medium for 35, 40, 45, 50, and big for 55, 60, and 65. Photo attached is an image of what the targets look like. Scoring is five points for the white area (inner spot recorded as an X for tiebreaker), four points for the inner black ring, and three points for the outer black ring.

We can set the round using the first five lanes on our outdoor range, going around those twice and shooting the 65-yard shot on the practice flat. And it takes about an hour to shoot, same as with the indoor, so we can start at 6:30 PM and finish before dark. We can even use the same kind of scorecards we used for the indoor round.

If we want, we could divide into two sub-groups, with those who are ready for the distances shooting as above, and some of us (me included) shooting the "Cub" distances that would max out at 30 yards.

If you are interested, let Grant (Hidden X Archery) know.

Maybe he can start a sign-up sheet.

Finally finished painting the Clam Shoot targets (for April 2027).

Next step the spots and scoring rings.

Then to coat them with Varathane before they can be put in storage.

Yay, also the paper target faces I ordered for us arrived today.

Last minute shopping for Dad or Grad?

Give them something they will use for the rest of the year!

Gift membership to Grays Harbor Bowmen - $50 covers from now through 31 December 2026.

Fill the application on our website (www.GraysHarborBowmen.com), pay online.

Email the application and your payment receipt to [email protected]

Will send the gate combination by return email.

> Combination Lock Access

> Use the range at YOUR schedule

> Family membership includes spouse (second adult) and any children in household under age 18.

> Indoor 20-yard Range

> Outdoor Practice Flat (20 to 60 yards)

> Outdoor 35-target walk-through course