Skookum Archers Club and Range

Opening day at the Puyallup Fair!!
We are in a new location! The Red Building next to the Red Gate!
Hope to see folks there!!

Who is following the ASA bow Hunter games? Here is a link to follow the scores live!

This is an impressive app. The score is literally update instantaneously target by target and change the ranking of the shooters. There are some great names from the Pacific Northwest representing.

ASA FieldOps • Bowhunter Games View live Money Class standings and certified scores, check current range status, find your published event assignment, or keep a Fun Shoot scorecard on your device.

Before the first modern Olympic Games. Before basketball was invented. USA Archery was already holding its Target Nationals. 🏹

First contested in 1879, one of the longest-standing traditions in American sport heads to Westfield, Indiana in 2027, and this time, there’s even more on the line.

The Target Nationals, U.S. Open and USAT Series Final are coming to Westfield, Indiana, with the week also marking the start of qualification for the LA28 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. 🇺🇸🔥

147 years of history. The road to LA28 starts its next chapter.

Read more: usarchery.org/article/target-nationals-u-s-open-usat-series-final-and-the-start-of-olympic-trials-qualification-heading-to-westfield-in-2027

SATURDAY WORK PARTY!
As is normally the case, there are a lot of projects to work on.
1. There is an issue with our septic feed pipe leaking near the entrance to C1 which means a bunch of digging to expose the pipe and leak.
2. Tree's down on, in or near the end of C and beginning of D.
3. The stormwater catch basin has to be cleaned out.
4. There is a bad bale on D course that needs replacing.
5. Work on double target stands for C course.
6. Clearing, Whacking the walk throughs.
7. Empty Trash bins in the walk-through courses.
8. Fill and level the flat range sink holes.
9. Whack the Shaw Road fence line and pick up the litter.

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Surplus Multi-Season tags go on sale starting with Elk on 25 Aug and Deer 27 Aug. They will be first come first serve at any retailer at 10:00 am. Multi-Season deer is $191.77 and elk is $250.97. There are 3,137 remaining deer tags and 187 elk tags up for grabs.

WDFW Opens Comment Period On 60 Proposed Hunting Rule Changes For 2027-2029

We took a few minutes today to thank our members and especially our hard working volunteers. Without you we wouldn’t have had the past 75 years. Here’s to the next 75!

Washington sportsmen and women—sign-ups are now open for the August 13-14 Commission meeting in Long Beach, and the agenda has been released.
If you plan to speak during open public comment, sign up now using the link at the bottom of this post. Choose your day and whether you’ll attend in person or via Zoom. Speaking slots can fill quickly, so don’t wait—and be sure to register anyone in your group who wants to participate.
Not sure what to speak on? Consider sharing your perspective on:
•Accountability for commissioners who were investigated �• The impending classification of coyotes as game species- which will lead to anti-hunting orgs to call on restrictions �• The importance of science-based wildlife management and your traditions �• Hoof rot and ungulate herd health�• Spring bear hunt and the impacts of recent cougar hunting restrictions �•Pinniped management
Please be respectful and professional. Keep your comments focused, concise, and within the allotted time.
If you need help preparing testimony, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to assist.
Location: Chatauqua Resort & Conference Center
304 14th St. NW
Long Beach, WA 98631
Public Comment Times:
• Thursday, June 11- no public comment, committee meetings only �• Friday- 8:30 am �• Saturday- 8:00 am
Agenda and registration link-
https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/commission/meetings/2026/13-15aug2026-agenda #

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Early Bird Registration ends July 1 for Jake’s Day! 🌞
Get your kids outside for an afternoon of hands‑on fun, wildlife learning, and confidence‑building adventures. 🦃🌿
Register by July 1 and they’ll receive a free gift at check‑in! 🎁
Register @ nwtf.org/events

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