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Last Saturday the LSBA set up an Archery Range for the Girl Scouts at Martin Creek Lake State Park south of Longview. The event was called Tejas Outdoor Fiesta and was put on by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Girl Scouts of Tejas Council. 70 Girl Scouts from Longview, Carthage and the surrounding area came together to experience outdoor fun and activities. Activities included crafts, fishing, hiking, outdoor cooking and archery. Most of the girls had never shot a bow and really enjoyed archery.

We had very short notice about the archery range and I was unable to recruit anyone to help me with this event. No problem, state park employees and parents of the Girl Scouts jumped right in and helped me set up the range. At the end of the day they helped me tear it down and pack up. I met some really great people and hope to visit Martin Creek Lake State Park again in the near future.

I had a great time and look forward to working with the Girl Scouts of Tejas Council on future outdoor events. What we really need is one of our bowhunting ladies to help. I know the Girl Scouts would be thrilled to meet a women bowhunter.

The range. Our new 3D targets and Genesis bows.






That's the lake in the background, not a river. The lake was so low that we set up the archery range on ground that is normally under water. Can you see the bouys high and dry in the background?


Lunch time at the pavilion.


After lunch a Buffalo Soldier showed up to give the girls a history lesson.


The Buffalo Soldier goes off into the sunset...errr woods.


More shooting. The girls liked shooting the 3D targets.


The Park Manager at Martin Creek Lake State Park is an avid bowhunter and was very interested in holding a Bowhunter Education class at the park and felt they could put together 20 to 30 students. The Bowhunter Ed instructor group I work with has been looking for a venue to hold a Bowhunter Ed class in East Texas and this could grow into increased exposure for bowhunting and the LSBA in far East Texas.