
State Bowhunter/Animal Championship
AUGUST 16 AND 17, 2025
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THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE ARCHERY ASSOCIATION’S
43RD ANNUAL BOWHUNTER/ANIMAL CHAMPIONSHIP
MECHANICSBURG SPORTSMEN'S ASSOCIATION
493 SAMPLE BRIDGE ROAD, ENOLA, PA 17025
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PSAA BOWHUNTER/ANIMAL ROUNDS (MARKED DISTANCES)
2 - 28 TARGET ROUNDS /3 Arrow round scored 6/5/3
(You will shoot one Animal Round (28 Targets) Saturday and one Animal Round (28 Targets) Sunday)
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS IN ALL DIVISIONS Based on Flighting / TEAM AWARDS BY DIVISION ONLY
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ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY
PRE-REGISTRATION CUT-OFF DATE: Mailed In- Must be Post Marked by August 5 , 2025
Online Pre-registration cutoff - Submitted by 11:59 PM on August 12, 2025
WALK-ON SHOOTERS ACCEPTED IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE & MUST PAY THE LATE FEE.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION WRITE OR PHONE PSAA OFFICE
P.O. BOX 776, NEW KINGSTOWN, PA 17072-0776
PHONE / Fax: 717-691-1242
EMAIL: PSAASecretary@gmail.com
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Special notice to all archers:
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Notices - ALL SHOOTERS will be required to check in with registration prior to shooting - Bow inspection for Barebow and Bowhunter shooters will also be done in conjunction with this - please have your equipment ready.
Check in - ALL shooters will be required to check in prior to shooting - This will take place at the registration area under the pavilion. Shooters that need equipment inspected (Bowhunter & Barebow Divisions) will also have this take place during this time. Please have your equipment ready for check in. Check in will run from 7:00am - 7:45 am - all changes to divisions must be completed during check in!
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Scorecards will be picked up during check-in on Saturday.
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MEALS: Breakfast served out of the clubhouse starting around 6:30am each day. Lunch served as archers have completed shooting for the day.
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Camping: A camping area is available above the practice range next to the parking lot. No electrical or water hook ups. There are 2 showers and restrooms outside the clubhouse. Fill out and send the camping form along with $20 fee paid to MSA or Email Julia!
**Shooting Rotation if any will be determined by the target group.
Practice range will be open Friday evening and Saturday and and Sunday from 6:30Am until the announcement is made that the practice range is closed and the shooting is ready to begin.
Schedule of Events:
Saturday - PSAA Animal Round - (3 Arrow Round with 6/5/3 Scoring)
8:00 AM – Opening Ceremonies / Official Scoring to Follow
Sunday – PSAA Animal Round- (3 Arrow Round with 6/5/3 Scoring)
8:00 AM – Opening Ceremonies / Official Scoring to Follow
**DIRECTIONS TO MECHANICSBURG SPORTSMEN’S ASSOCIATION**
From Interstate 81 take exit 57 to club.
Directions to club from Exit 57 off Interstate 81From 81 South, turn right off of ramp. From 81 North turn left off of ramp. Go approximately 1 mile to Wertzville Road. Turn right onto Wertzville Road. Go about ½ mile to Miller’s Gap Road (Visaggios). Turn left onto Miller’s Gap Road. Follow road to base of mountain. Take right fork to club entrance about ½ mile. Watch for signs.
Click here for the printable version of the state shoot application and infromation
PSAA General Rules & Information for All State Championship Rounds
Full Rules and Details for each round can be found on the website – www.psaa.net and in the PSAA Yearbook
Opening Ceremonies & Announcements: Each Tournament will begin with announcements at 8am each day and official scoring to follow. **For the Indoor Tournament Only – there will be second opening announcements at the start of each line with official scoring to follow.
Target assignments: Target assignments will be posted on Facebook the night prior to the tournament. They will also be available during check -in.
You WILL NOT receive any confirmation for your shoot registration. ALL shooters must check in prior to 7:45am!
**For Indoors you will be placed on the line you signed up for. If there is a problem or we need to make a change, you will be contacted by phone.
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Equipment Inspections Bowhunter & Barebow Divisions: Each shooter in these divisions must have their equipment (primary and any back up equipment that may be used) inspected and scorecard verified to determine that the equipment is legal for the division based on the rules found in the PSAA rulebook. Inspection time is 7:00-7:45am for each shoot. (At Indoors inspection time is 1 hour - 15 mins prior to the start time) Failure to have this completed during inspection time will result in the shooter being placed in the unlimited division. ** Please note that any archer’s equipment may be inspected at any time based on the PSAA rulebook. **
Advance registration is mandatory: Late fees will be assessed on all entries postmarked after the Tuesday following the regional. (online registration is open with a late fee beginning 1 week prior to the event) Walk-on shooters will be accommodated only if space is available. All walk-on shooters must pay the late fee. Absolutely no exceptions! Registration will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Send your registration in early to secure your spot.
Refunds: If you cannot attend this tournament but have paid the required registration fee, you must contact the PSAA Office – by PHONE– on or before the Monday prior to the shoot to be eligible for a 50% refund.
Clothing: Each archer must be fully attired to participate. There is no set requirement, but please dress in family friendly attire.
Scorecards: Scorecards will be handed out during check-in on Saturday.
At the end of shooting on Saturday, each individual archer is responsible for his/her own score cards. Please make certain that the scorecards are properly filled out and initialed stating that everything is correct and submit them to the registration area. Archers will be responsible for bringing their card back with them on Sunday.
On Sunday at the completion of the entire tournament, each individual archer is responsible for turning in his/her score cards to the registration committee.
Targets: All Archers will shoot the targets provided by the PSAA for the State Championship Tournament. The targets will be available at the start of the shoot. Archers will not be permitted to get targets ahead of time. Also, per the rules in the PSAA Yearbook, no markings of any kind may be place on a target. At any time during a tournament, the Range Captains have the authority to have a target be replaced when scoring lines are not easily determined.
Teams: There will be the option for 4-person club teams, husband and wife teams, or 2-person money division teams.
On Sunday, a master team scorecard will be provided for the members of your team. The team captain is responsible for picking up the team scorecard; for getting and recording all team members’ scores; for completing the team scorecard; for returning the completed card to the registration committee. The total score from both days will be used for the team score. Plaques will be awarded to the winning team(s) for 4-person and husband & wife teams. Money division teams will be awarded based on the number of teams and placement of 1,2,3,5 and then every 5th from there.
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Awards: For a 2-Day shoot - Awards will be held on Sunday, at the completion of the tournament and after all scores have been properly compiled.. We encourage you to stay for this event as awards are no longer mailed. Awards will be given in all divisions (after necessary flighting) based on the following: 7 or more shooters – 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places awarded, 4-6 shooters -1st& 2nd places awarded, 1-3 shooters-1st place only will be awarded. Team awards and Husband and Wife Awards will also be announced at this time.
For a 1-Day shoot - Awards may be picked up at the next shoot, or distributed based on Board / Delegate decision for distribution plan. Team awards will also be announced at this time.
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Membership: You will notice on your shoot registration form that the form will not be accepted until your current year of PSAA membership dues are paid .If you want, you may send both your PSAA membership application and the shoot registration form in together. Thanks for your help!
ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WILL BE PERMITTED DURING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENTS!