Before the crew ever makes it Grapevine for the first Regional, we will have shot the brand-spanking new Diamonds at least a hundred times. I know it sounds great—hanging out with couple of buds just flinging carbon over God’s green acre. And it is…for the first few days. But after that, you become convinced that your friends are in dire need of professional help and that shoulder impingements are punishment for the bad stuff you did in college.
John,
I barely missed the cut.......can I show up in Grapevine and take a no-shows spot as a "regional wildcard"? I'd be glad to. Maybe like a write in........thoughts?
Thanks,
Rafe
Burned it down at the Quals and all that’s left is deciding which Regional site fits? Well, enjoy that feeling, choose wisely, and start preparing for June. Here’s a short run through the four disciplines at each Regional:
Burned it down at the Quals and all that’s left is deciding which Regional site fits? Well, enjoy that feeling, choose wisely, and start preparing for June. Here’s a short run through the four disciplines at each Regional:
It’s raining in Arkansas—enough to keep me off the reservoir even with the redear starting to bed. A shooting house for my daughters needs to be built, but November is so far away. Besides, I’m focused on the Regionals. But the event staff has run through and tested the courses to the point of nausea.
John,
I'm with Chiper25.....I did crappy on the fishing portion but shot a 47 in archery and 43 in rifle. If I'd know that I could have gone back on Sunday to get a different score, then I would have. I STILL would have been casting directly South to hit the target to the North due to the wind factor but I sure would have given it another go. So, having said all that.......how are the wildcards picked? Any insight?
Thanks,
Rafe
No, I don’t mean the pre-teen children of soccer moms. I mean the competitors in the TOC Regionals that geographically fall between two of the hosting sites. These guys and gals will have to make a decision on where to compete, and choosing correctly could mean the difference in a ticket to Dogwood Canyon or a “see ya next year.”
Now that the first stage of the TOC is complete, are you rock star struttin' or are you just trying to relocate your dignity after a "walk of shame" away from the course? Did you throw darts on your first couple of shots only to follow 'em up with a trigger -punched disaster completely off paper? Maybe you smooth-stomped a mud hole in the course and are just waiting for your invitation to Regionals. Either way, let's hear a few tales from the weekend.
Hey THG...........go to www.laurafrancese.com
email her and see what she says. she competes all the time. i've seen her up in the northwest and a few other places. i think she lives in NY but don't hold that against her. anyway, she'd probably be receptive to questions. at least she'd be a sounding board and point you in some of the right directions.
Now that the first stage of the TOC is complete, are you rock star struttin' or are you just trying to relocate your dignity after a "walk of shame" away from the course? Did you throw darts on your first couple of shots only to follow 'em up with a trigger -punched disaster completely off paper? Maybe you smooth-stomped a mud hole in the course and are just waiting for your invitation to Regionals. Either way, let's hear a few tales from the weekend.
by the way, had my daughter with me during the qualifier. trying like hell to expose today's youth to the outdoors. she's only 6 and has been going to the ranch with me hunting for a couple of years now. i wish more female hunters would do this sort of thing to help further the future hunting careers of young girls. i live in suburbian bubble of big d and hunting/fishing is WAY underexposed. people have no idea.....
the kiddo really enjoyed it and the officials were kind enough to play with her hello kitty/hannah montana crap while i proceeded to try and rack up points. kudos to those guys.
Now that the first stage of the TOC is complete, are you rock star struttin' or are you just trying to relocate your dignity after a "walk of shame" away from the course? Did you throw darts on your first couple of shots only to follow 'em up with a trigger -punched disaster completely off paper? Maybe you smooth-stomped a mud hole in the course and are just waiting for your invitation to Regionals. Either way, let's hear a few tales from the weekend.
agreed.....i would have gone back on sunday to see the girl shoot 50 on the archery. was she hot? oh, and i might have tried to register another score again as well if i'd known. just sayin'....
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1,000 Shots21
Before the crew ever makes it Grapevine for the first Regional, we will have shot the brand-spanking new Diamonds at least a hundred times. I know it sounds great—hanging out with couple of buds just flinging carbon over God’s green acre. And it is…for the first few days. But after that, you become convinced that your friends are in dire need of professional help and that shoulder impingements are punishment for the bad stuff you did in college.
John, I barely missed the cut.......can I show up in Grapevine and take a no-shows spot as a "regional wildcard"? I'd be glad to. Maybe like a write in........thoughts? Thanks, Rafe
Course Descriptions: Regionals64
Burned it down at the Quals and all that’s left is deciding which Regional site fits? Well, enjoy that feeling, choose wisely, and start preparing for June. Here’s a short run through the four disciplines at each Regional:
sweet! thanks!
Course Descriptions: Regionals64
Burned it down at the Quals and all that’s left is deciding which Regional site fits? Well, enjoy that feeling, choose wisely, and start preparing for June. Here’s a short run through the four disciplines at each Regional:
John, What about leftys? Will we be able to shoot a left handed bow? That would be great! Thanks, Rafe
Monday, Monday35
It’s raining in Arkansas—enough to keep me off the reservoir even with the redear starting to bed. A shooting house for my daughters needs to be built, but November is so far away. Besides, I’m focused on the Regionals. But the event staff has run through and tested the courses to the point of nausea.
Yeah, it’s Monday.
John, I'm with Chiper25.....I did crappy on the fishing portion but shot a 47 in archery and 43 in rifle. If I'd know that I could have gone back on Sunday to get a different score, then I would have. I STILL would have been casting directly South to hit the target to the North due to the wind factor but I sure would have given it another go. So, having said all that.......how are the wildcards picked? Any insight? Thanks, Rafe
Event Info Introduction50
Welcome to the online home of the Field & Stream Total Outdoorsman Challenge. If you’re new to the TOC, here’s a one-minute rundown:
Does anyone know when the Regional list comes out? I know technically they have till the 15th.....just curious.
Regional 'Tweens15
No, I don’t mean the pre-teen children of soccer moms. I mean the competitors in the TOC Regionals that geographically fall between two of the hosting sites. These guys and gals will have to make a decision on where to compete, and choosing correctly could mean the difference in a ticket to Dogwood Canyon or a “see ya next year.”
Good question CFBD.........has anyone heard anything?
Riding High- or Hung Over10
Now that the first stage of the TOC is complete, are you rock star struttin' or are you just trying to relocate your dignity after a "walk of shame" away from the course? Did you throw darts on your first couple of shots only to follow 'em up with a trigger -punched disaster completely off paper? Maybe you smooth-stomped a mud hole in the course and are just waiting for your invitation to Regionals. Either way, let's hear a few tales from the weekend.
Hey THG...........go to www.laurafrancese.com email her and see what she says. she competes all the time. i've seen her up in the northwest and a few other places. i think she lives in NY but don't hold that against her. anyway, she'd probably be receptive to questions. at least she'd be a sounding board and point you in some of the right directions.
Riding High- or Hung Over10
Now that the first stage of the TOC is complete, are you rock star struttin' or are you just trying to relocate your dignity after a "walk of shame" away from the course? Did you throw darts on your first couple of shots only to follow 'em up with a trigger -punched disaster completely off paper? Maybe you smooth-stomped a mud hole in the course and are just waiting for your invitation to Regionals. Either way, let's hear a few tales from the weekend.
by the way, had my daughter with me during the qualifier. trying like hell to expose today's youth to the outdoors. she's only 6 and has been going to the ranch with me hunting for a couple of years now. i wish more female hunters would do this sort of thing to help further the future hunting careers of young girls. i live in suburbian bubble of big d and hunting/fishing is WAY underexposed. people have no idea..... the kiddo really enjoyed it and the officials were kind enough to play with her hello kitty/hannah montana crap while i proceeded to try and rack up points. kudos to those guys.
Riding High- or Hung Over10
Now that the first stage of the TOC is complete, are you rock star struttin' or are you just trying to relocate your dignity after a "walk of shame" away from the course? Did you throw darts on your first couple of shots only to follow 'em up with a trigger -punched disaster completely off paper? Maybe you smooth-stomped a mud hole in the course and are just waiting for your invitation to Regionals. Either way, let's hear a few tales from the weekend.
agreed.....i would have gone back on sunday to see the girl shoot 50 on the archery. was she hot? oh, and i might have tried to register another score again as well if i'd known. just sayin'....