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On the Mark: Archery event returns to Venango

7/10/2020

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COVID-19 has cancelled some of the events of the International Bowhunting Association this year, but not the one at Two Mile Run County Park in Venango County, where the pandemic numbers are still quite low compared to other parts of the state and country.

For professionals, like Dan McCarthey, who make their living off competitive events and sponsorships, having fewer events makes doing well at them even more important. "Every event is important," McCarthy said with a half grin on his face 

He and his wife Emily walked the course Friday, they looked like they had just crawled out of a race car window at Daytona. Their sponsor laden black and yellow shirts  showed the importance of their doing well.
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This weekend's archery event at Two Mile is the second in a national championship triple crown that concludes next month in Seven Springs. On Friday, the archers were on the course getting tuned up for this weekend's competition, which typically draws several hundred visitors to the park.
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According to the IBO website, the 32-year-old organization seeks to promote wildlife conservation and education about the sport of bow hunting. Their competitions are broken into several classifications and age groups.

The IBO isn't just the competitions. "As state game agencies are increasingly recognizing that bowhunting can play an important part in modern suburban American deer management, the IBO is prepared to play a pro-active role in the process and providing the best-trained, best prepared and most ethical bowhunters," the group posted on its website.
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These events also allow vendors and bow hunting educators a forum to teach the public about safety and advancements of technology and equipment.

​The event concludes Sunday at Two Mile.
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