Official Rules For The Shootout

Mule Deer Foundation COMPETITION SATURDAY (IBO SCORING)

• 1. Known distance up to 100+ yards.
• 2. 1 arrow per target.
• 3. Each shooter will shoot 15 Targets Saturday
• 4. Shooters will randomly be given shoot times (tee times) starting at 8AM Saturday.
• 5. Mule Deer Foundation Competition - The top 3 shooters will win cash and will go to a shoot off for winner take all $1000.00 cash prize. All shooters on the line at once. 1 arrow. All within the 10 ring will move back 10 yards and repeat this process until only 1 shooter is left for the win.
• 6. Scoring starts over at shoot off.
• 7. Double scoring....2 score cards for each shooter and you will trade one card with another shooter.
• 8. Shooters are allowed 1 let down per target and each shooter must fire on 2nd draw. (monitored by group).
• 9. There will be no reshot arrows . NO MULLIGANS. Only one arrow, per shooter, per target will be shot from the stake. Shooters must be touching the stake. Anyone shooting the wrong target, or from the wrong stake, will receive a “0” for the target which should have been shot regardless of the actual stake that the shot was made from.
• 10. The projection of a light or reference point, either directly or by reflection, onto a target is prohibited. This prohibition includes lighted nocks which may be used but which must go dark prior to the next shooter assuming the stake. Anyone in violation of this prohibition will receive a score of zero for that round.
• 11. The use of any device or outside agency (including stabilizer bar or prop stick) that allows the mass weight of the bow to be relieved from either arm while shooting is prohibited. Anyone in violation of this rule shall receive a score of zero for each target where the violation occurred.
• 12. There will be no refunds on entry registration unless NWMC is unable to hold shoot due to bad weather or state restrictions.
• 13. The completed official colored scorecard must be reviewed and signed as correct by the Scorekeeper and the shooter.
• 14. The Scorekeepers for each shooting group will turn in the official scorecards for the group together. Shooters assume full responsibility for the accuracy of the information and scores on their cards. Any group that does not turn in their scorecards together before leaving the range will be subject to receiving a score of zero for that round.
• 15. All arrows must remain in the target until all arrows are scored. The status of any doubtful arrows must be determined before drawing any arrow from the target. The score is based on the status of the arrow while all other arrows remain in the target. Arrows may not be removed until a scoring judgment has been made and no changes may be made to the score after removal of any arrow. Targets may not be moved or dislodged for scoring purposes, and shall be returned to their proper upright position upon removal of the arrows.
• 16. Target “Pass Through” or “Rebound” without striking another arrow: (1) Arrows passing through the front of, but still in, the target will be pushed back and scored; (2) If the group agrees that an arrow passed through the target’s insert seam the shooter will be given a score based on the point of pass through not to exceed eight (8) points; (3) If the group agrees and confirms that the arrow actually passed through the target due to the high number of arrows that had been shot at the target, the range official is to be notified and the shooter will be allowed to take the score where the “pass-through” occurred as determined by the group to where the arrow entered the score ring (4) If the group agrees that the arrow rebounded out of the target, or deflected off of a leg, without striking another arrow the shooter will be allowed to take the score where the rebound occurred up to a maximum of ten (10) points. Special Note: A score of 12 will not be permitted under sections 2, 3 or 4 of this rule.
• 17. Any arrow embedded (“Robin Hood”) in the nock of another arrow will be scored the same as the arrow it is embedded in. Also, any arrow rebounded off another Arrow (a “Robin Hood” that strikes and damages another arrow and does not proceed toward the target, but bounces back) will be scored the same as the arrow it struck, provided the damaged arrow can be identified. Any arrow deflected by contact with another arrow already in the target and still proceeding toward the target will be scored as the greater of: (1) where it lies in the target; or (2) a maximum of five (5) points if it is not in the target.
• 18. All competition shooters are required to pre-register via the NWmountainchallenge.com Each shooter is responsible for having their scorecard with them, and shooting at the time, and range designated unless instructed otherwise by a tournament official. Failure to have your scorecard, failure to shoot your designated time, or shooting the incorrect range for your designated class will result in a score of zero for that day. Each shooter must be present at Target #1
• 19. No shooter will compete while under the influence of alcohol or any other controlled substance(s) under penalty of disqualification. Each shooter will refrain from alcoholic beverages until after they have completed that days round. (Sorry No Fun ☹)
• 20. Littering on the tournament grounds will not be tolerated. Anyone littering will be subject to disqualification from the tournament, NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
• 21. No one may practice on any target to be used for tournament shooting. Anyone shooting in non-designated areas, including parking areas, will be subject to disqualification.
• 22. After the flighted scoring round is complete, archers can return to any of the courses for practice and fun shooting.
• 23. Quivilizers need to be in the upright position if shooting in the bowhunter class. If it is in the horizontal position you will be in the open class.
• 24. 12" max stabilizer length and 12" back bar max length. Extendable stabilizers must be under 12" or you will be in the open class.

HOYT ARCHERY COMPETITION SUNDAY (OPA SCORING)

• All the Rules from the Pure Elevation Competition apply. Additional rules are as follows:
• 1. Each shooter will shoot 20 Targets Sunday
• 2. Colored rings for 12 and 14 (12 is orange and 14 is pink).
• 3. 3D scoring 14…12…10…8…5…. etc. No NFAA Regulation dots…. Rings will be as they are originally on the target but they will be visually colored different depending on worth. Must call a 14 and 12 if shooting for.
• 4. Hoyt Archery Competition - The top 3 shooters will win cash and will go to a 5 target shoot off for winner take all $1000.00 cash prize.
• 5. Scoring starts over at shoot off.
• 6. Bonus rings are the 12 & 14 and are colored.
• 7. Shooter must call his shot if going for a 14 or upper 12.
• 8. If 14 is called the shooter cannot score a 10 or 12.
• 9. When calling arrows the bonus rings will be scored by whether or not the arrow is touching the PAINT. Bonus rings will be scored on the actual line of the ring. On all other rings the arrow will be scored in or out by the outside of the line on that ring. The arrows will be scored by the integrity of the lines. No pulled or mangled lines will be called in if the arrow would be out, taking the integrity of that line into consideration. Each group will designate two members of their group as “Scorekeepers” who will record all scores for the group. Three individuals will be designated as “Scorers” but no one will be allowed to score their own arrow. In groups of four the third scorer will be alternated between the scorekeepers for the other scorekeeper’s arrow. If 2 shooters call the arrow in and 2 shooters call the arrow out then the tie will go to the shooter.

OPA SCORING For The Hoyt Course