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Title: Upper Mid-West Self-Bow Jamboree and knap-in BOW-JAM!! 5th annual
Post by: Little Tree on March 29, 2009, 09:53:35 pm

Hey Everyone, just a reminder of BOW-JAM 2009 May 1st-3rd here at my place in Southwest Wisconsin. Looking forward to the biggest and best gathering yet. You are all welcome!! Please make the journey. For more info please contact me at littletreebows@yahoo.com or give me a buzz at 608-625-2556.
Peace,
LittleTree

5th annual
-Bow-Jam 2009-
Primitive Archery and Flint-Knapping Jamboree
May 1st, 2nd, & 3rd
Viola, WI (Southwest)
Sponsored by the WTA (Wisconsin Traditional Archers)

Bring along your wood, stone, tools, targets, camping gear, successes, failures, and campfire tales to a very spirited, informal, gathering of Self-bow making, shooting, flint-knapping, and a whole lot of show and tell! Bring something to show or trade! Tap into the 20,000 year old evolution of the Self-bow, and stone arrowhead and discover the magic of primitive archery.

There will be a Hog Roast on Fri. night, and Potluck Supper on Saturday evening
with a “wild harvested” emphasis, so bring along a dish to share!
Donations for the event will be accepted and appreciated to cover expenses.
($20 per day, per person suggested) Children free!

There is plenty of primitive camping space available on 20 acres; some space for R.V. campers also available with electric, albeit limited. (Please call ahead)- Local accommodations include- Super 8 motel of Viroqua (12 mi.) 1-800-501-0664
The Blakely Hobbit (1 mi.) 608-627-1461.

From Viroqua, take hwy 56 (east) toward Viola 9 miles to Cty S. Turn Left (north), Head 2 miles to Elk Run Rd. (before bridge), Bear Right, Head 2 miles to
Little Tree Lane. Follow back to shop.

-For more information please contact-
Brad (LittleTree) Merkel
608-625-2556
littletreebows@yahoo.com
“So long as the new moon returns in heaven a bent, beautiful bow, so long will the fascination of archery keep hold of the hearts of men.” Maurice Thompson
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Title: Re: Upper Mid-West Self-Bow Jamboree and knap-in BOW-JAM!! 5th annual
Post by: Timo on March 29, 2009, 10:58:52 pm

One of these days I'm gonna get up there Brad.....Not next year though .I already slated the Tenn classic.

Enjoy and tell every one howdy.

Title: Re: Upper Mid-West Self-Bow Jamboree and knap-in BOW-JAM!! 5th annual
Post by: Little Tree on March 30, 2009, 11:29:21 am

I plan on making the Tenn Classic next year........we may have to tweak our dates a bit so we don't piggy-back! Have a great time Timo...

Title: Re: Upper Mid-West Self-Bow Jamboree and knap-in BOW-JAM!! 5th annual
Post by: koan on March 30, 2009, 11:34:52 am

Dang Brad, already headin to the Classic :(...hopefully next year....You still makin them killer recurves? Gonna try and have one ready for tiller @ Mojam so I can pick your brain, lol....Brian

Title: Re: Upper Mid-West Self-Bow Jamboree and knap-in BOW-JAM!! 5th annual
Post by: Pappy on March 30, 2009, 12:16:51 pm

I'd love to make it but you already know what I am up to that weekend. :( Looks like my kind of place. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Upper Mid-West Self-Bow Jamboree and knap-in BOW-JAM!! 5th annual
Post by: Little Tree on April 18, 2009, 10:03:16 pm

Looking to be a great turnout!

Title: Re: Upper Mid-West Self-Bow Jamboree and knap-in BOW-JAM!! 5th annual
Post by: Little Tree on April 28, 2009, 11:24:54 am

one more time TTT...hope to see ya!