The Island Shoot will take place at the Salinas Bowmen Archery Range on May 17th. 

The Island Shoot originally started in 1982 when the Channel Islands were not allowed to be hunted any longer. We incorporated some of the species found on the Islands into our Island shoot. Members created paper mache targets and used real horns. They included native island fox , feral pigs and imported animals such as black tail deer, Spanish sheep and even buffalo. We no longer use those paper mache target, we now include 28 3-D Rhinhart and novelty targets at marked yardages on our 15 acre range.

Targets will be placed along a rolling hill walking course with a variety of shooting elevations and distances among an oak grove.  Archers will shoot three arrows for each target. Shooters can purchase mulligans (2 min/2 max) at $1 a piece on the day of the event. Lunch will be available on range. 

Practice butts will be available for warm up prior to shoot. 

Registration opens February 18 2025.

Event details and schedule

Gates Open: 7:00 a.m.

Registration/Check-in: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Instruction: 8:45 a.m.

First Arrow: 9:00 a.m. SHARP  All archers must be on range and ready to shoot at 9:00

Target assignment / shotgun start

Lunch will be available. Medals for 1st and Ribbons for 2nd and 3rd place awarded for each class.  Parking is limited, so please carpool if possible. All scorecards must be turned in by 3pm.