Archer's Association
GCAA is a non-profit organization with the stated purpose “to foster and perpetuate all phases of archery with a spirit of good fellowship among fellow archers.”
News Alert: We are anticipating a mid-May opening. GCAA Spring Report is available here to view.
GCAA NEWS
CPW SHOOTING RANGE SMALL GRANT - AWARDED TO GCAA...AGAIN!!
GCAA applied for this new type of grant in 2023 and we were successful in receiving the CPW Shooting Range Development Grant! This money is being used to purchase 7 new Rinehart full size targets, 5 new Rinehart inserts, 12 bow rack for sight in range, and 6 new bag targets with stands. New this year we will be matching a portion of the grant funds with with in-kind labor. If anyone would like to help with setup please send us an email to grandcountyarchery@gmail.com. These targets will be placed in Spring 2024.
IBO vs ASA vs UNIVERSAL TARGET SCORING
We have decided to standardize the targets at the range and have all the same scoring type inserts. That will be IBO. New inserts and all New targets will be purchased with the IBO score outline. Click here to learn more https://www.bowhunting.com/blog/2017/05/06/asa-vs-ibo-3d-competition/
GCAA Future projects
NEW BOW RACKS
Building and Installing bow racks or hooks at each 3D target station.
TARGET BACKSTOPS
We are installing new American Excelsior backstops behind every target in 2024.
DESIGNATED SHOOTING LOCATIONS
Continuing in 2023, we will place shooting location markers at every target. This will standardize all our shoots and make it more clear where to shoot from.
PICNIC TABLE
Accepting donations of benches and or picnic tables for our sight in range.
NEW 3D TARGETS + INSERTS
We are purchasing 7 new Rinehart 3D animal targets and 5 new Rinehart IBO inserts in 2024.
NEW BROADHEAD PIT
Our older damaged 3-D targets are going to be set up in the parking lot as a broadhead pit. This will be the only place on the GCAA range to practice with broadheads. Please DO NOT shoot the bag targets with broad heads.
Colorado 2024 Archery season dates
2023 Season Dates
Check the regulation brochure for specifics and variations.
Archery
Deer/elk (west of I-25 and Unit 140)
Sept. 2–30*
Plains deer (east of I-25, except Unit 140)
Oct. 1–25
Nov. 6–30
Dec. 15–31
Moose
Sept. 7-30
Pronghorn
Aug. 15-31
Sept. 1-20 (either)
Bear
Sept. 2–30 (OTC and/or limited)
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