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Traditional Bowhunters of Florida started with a dozen shooters meeting at a private home in summer 1990. Today, TBOF is one of Florida's most active traditional archery clubs, running competitive events and building bowhunting culture across the state. "Without members of TBOF who volunteer there w...
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Traditional Bowhunters of Florida started with a dozen shooters meeting at a private home in summer 1990. Today, TBOF is one of Florida's most active traditional archery clubs, running competitive events and building bowhunting culture across the state.
"Without members of TBOF who volunteer there would be no way we would get it all done." - Club leadership
| Class | Age Range | Bow Types Permitted | Key Rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cub | 5-11 years | Any traditional bow | Any arrow type |
| Youth | 12-15 years | Any traditional bow | Any arrow type |
| Primitive | 16+ | Longbow/recurve/flatbow, no fiberglass/carbon limbs | Wood arrows only, self-nocked |
| Longbow | 16+ | Longbow/flatbow, string clears bow face | Wood arrows only |
| Traditional | 16+ | Recurve/longbow/flatbow/primitive | Any arrow, no compound bows, no sights |
| Open | 16+ | Draw checks, mechanical rests, adjustable plungers permitted | No sights allowed |
| Senior | 70+ | Any bow, any arrow | New class as of August 2024 |
Bowhunter Class Option: Shoot all three adult classes (Traditional, Longbow, Primitive) for separate trophies recognizing top men and women shooters competing across all divisions.
All competition shooting requires scorecards kept by two independent scorekeepers:
Group shooting requirements vary by event. Spring Championship: groups of 4-8 archers. Fall Rendezvous: groups of 3-6 archers.
TBOF depends on member volunteers for setup, registration, range monitoring, and takedown. Volunteers receive:
Volunteer roles include: - Range setup (Thursday) - Registration setup (Thursday) - Registration staff (Friday, Saturday) - Range monitors (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) - Miscellaneous range activities support - Takedown (Sunday after awards)
Attend the bi-yearly board meetings (6 PM Friday nights during Spring and Fall tournaments) to help shape club decisions.
Main Address: 1840 Farm Way Middleburg, FL 32068
President: Michael Chesser (904) 676-0496 [email protected]
Vice President: Justin Connally [email protected]
Treasurer: Holly Queen [email protected]
For charity shoot details, contact Mike Chesser at the number above.
Since 1996, TBOF has organized benefit shoots to provide archery equipment and scholarships for kids with cancer through the Boggy Creek Gang Camp. The annual charity shoot continues this tradition, with all proceeds supporting youth archery development across Florida.
Membership is automatic for anyone who competes in a TBOF event—you're part of the community the moment you shoot.
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