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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.

Been here three times and well worth the drive and time.
Many very friendly people and very helpful "teachers".
See you there.
DEATHMASTER

looking to be a great turn-out!

I'm going to make the trip to Brad's place for Bo-Jam. From what I've heard about past gatherings, it will be a blast... and with help from all of the "mentors" there I should finally get my osage bow finished. Tom

Just got back from Bow-Jam. What a neat event. About 40-50 adults and a flock of youngsters were on site at one time or another learning about building selfbows. Brad Merkel and Shaun Webb were very helpful with first-timers. The blue grass music was delightful Friday evening and the food was spectacular. I took a bow blank I got from Gary Davis and an osage stave to work on at the Jam. The Davis blank was a shootable bow within an hour or so. The stave was shaped and floor tillered when I headed out this morning. Great event. Tom