For the past year or two Marlborough Bow Hunters have very quietly trundled along but recently that has changed. There’s a new enthusiasm within the group, along with a new venue to host target shoots and a new club president.
Ben Dick and his partner Libby Cooper have taken up the reins. They’re experienced archers, proven both out in the wilds and on the target course.
The course is situated in the Upper Waihopai Valley, a glorious backdrop to 20 lifelike targets set in a variety of positions on a two-kilometre loop. Shots range from 8 to 68 yards and targets range from a beaver with her wood (yes, she is the butt of many a joke), to a running boar, to a full sized crocodile basking beside a pond.
The Club shoots the course on the third Saturday of every month – their goal – a bit of fun, to learn or share new tips and techniques, to meet like-minded people and to partake in hunting and fishing banter. They welcome all comers from all parts of NZ and the world, no membership required, just notify them beforehand and BYO bow and arrows.
For more details go to the team’s Facebook page @ Marlborough Bow Hunters and keep an eye on The Fishing Paper & Hunting News for monthly updates, results and yarns.
