Archeolympics 2011 Rabbit Stick Competition

Some contestants at the 4th Annual Archeolympics Rabbit Stick Compeition. This compeition was held at Semiole Canyon State Park and Historic Site on February 12, 2011.

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[DrunkenOso]

I'm just glad there wasn't video of the one that whacked me. I'm not sure I could stomach seeing that.

[southtexasatlatl]

@DrunkenOso Yeah, I didn't catch that one, just seeing it once was bad enough. I'm glad you're OK though.

[5tonyvvvv]

@southtexasatlatl Cool avent!. atlatls are awesome!, and rabbit sticks!

[southtexasatlatl]

@5tonyvvvv Thanks!!

[hoosierarcher]

How do I get on the mailing list for this competition? I am a far hand with a rabbit stick an atlatl and a selfbow.

[southtexasatlatl]

@hoosierarcher I can add you to the Texas Atlatl Association emailing list and you'll receive updates on our atlatl and other primitive skills events here in Texas.

[5tonyvvvv]

@southtexasatlatl Tell me more about atlatls I make them with dog wood and river cane, with goose fletching. do u know anyone that has killed a deer with one? Ive taken a Turkey, I came close to a deer and pig..The natives were expert hunters with these things Ive read.

[hoosierarcher]

@southtexasatlatl I am a member of the Indiana Atlatl Association. Well I was last year I haven't yet renewed for this one, yet. I had my atlatl and darts in a storage unit between homes and everything was stolen from it. SO I current don't have one. Luckily for me I had my longbows and arrows in my truck. I live in an apartment now and have no workshop or since the break in no tool to make more. I don't yet flint knap but I have taken the first steps. i.e. bopped some flint to see if good.

[EDINBURGSTAR]

Good throwing guys.

[Waldhandwerk]

Good idea with the footballs! Thanks for showing, good target ; ) Happy Day Sepp