Here's something I have been wanting to do for a while, an on-line/postal woodswalk. 
Scenario;
You are an Eastern hunter/backwoodsman out to explore new hunting country. Everything you will use is what you can carry with you. You are traveling alone and on foot. You begin your journey cold and hungry. Your very life depends on your own skills and brains (and luck).
Woodswalk Rules;
The virtual woodswalk is open to all muzzleloadingforum members.
Read the target list at home and assemble all of the required items.
Assemble your virtual possibles and PT (title it "woodswalk") a complete list of everything in your possession to me.(you do NOT need to actually have the items, it's all make-believe :wink: ) Also list all items you will carry on your belt and/or in your shooting bag. (you WILL need to actually have the items in the shooting bag, the shooting is real). The items in your lists are the only items that may be used on your woodswalk. Plan carefully, think ahead.
Include your mailing address in the PT so I can send you your packet in the mail.
The woodswalk may be shot with any traditional(sidelock) , open-sighted (no peeps) muzzleloading firearm , or revolver of a design produced before 1865.
The station packets will NOT be opened until you begin the shoot. The envelopes will then be opened for each station sequentially.
All shooting is to be done "from the bag". This means if it is not on your person it cannot be used. No range-rods or shooting boxes. Gun, shooting bag, horn, haversack ONLY.
You will need to fire ten shots to complete the match, if you make it that far. :haha:
Once you begin shooting, the entire match must be finished the same day regardless of weather, gun failures, etc. If you are forced to stop shooting the match is over for you. Tally your score up to that point.
This is an individual competition. If shooting in a group, each individual is responsible for his own equipment and targets. NO sharing or helping.
Each station will have specific instructions for placing targets, loading, shooting etc. Do not load until after reading the instructions for each station.
There will be scoring instructions for each station. You may score positive points, minus points or zero points at each station.
If you are told to discard an item it is lost to you until the end of the match or until further instruction stating otherwise.
If you incur a penalty it will be in effect until instructed otherwise.
Do not read anything into the instructions. Just follow them as written.
Read the instructions for each station twice(or more) if necessary to make sure you understand them completely.
You may shoot the match at any time between now and April 15th. You must report your scores and return your targets and score sheets to me by April 30th. Targets received after April 30th 2011 will be disqualified.
The match is designed to eliminate you from competition. It seeks to depict the harsh reality of life in the wilderness for a man on his "own hook".
If or when :haha: you are eliminated, tally your score up to that point ONLY! Make note of when you are eliminated. You may continue to finish the shoot just for fun but the scores will not be added to your tally.
In addition to the packet you will receive by mail, you must supply the following items for yourself.
Target List;
1. Roll of strong tape. Duct, packing, masking, etc.
2. Two dowel rods suitable for a target stand. You will stick them in the ground and attach a string to the tops. Several of the targets will be taped to the string.
3. String.
4. One 20oz soda bottle full of water.
5. One empty 2-liter soda bottle.
6. One wooden toothpick.
7. A pen or pencil for score-keeping.
8. Two uncooked, uncracked eggs.
9. A place to shoot up to 50 yards.
These items may ONLY be used as instructed. They are not to be used for any other purpose.
I bid thee a safe journey. :hatsoff:
Return targets by April 30th to;
Jim Green
P.O. Box 22
Pekin, IL 61555-0022
Rule addition in red to include revolvers.
Scenario;
You are an Eastern hunter/backwoodsman out to explore new hunting country. Everything you will use is what you can carry with you. You are traveling alone and on foot. You begin your journey cold and hungry. Your very life depends on your own skills and brains (and luck).
Woodswalk Rules;
The virtual woodswalk is open to all muzzleloadingforum members.
Read the target list at home and assemble all of the required items.
Assemble your virtual possibles and PT (title it "woodswalk") a complete list of everything in your possession to me.(you do NOT need to actually have the items, it's all make-believe :wink: ) Also list all items you will carry on your belt and/or in your shooting bag. (you WILL need to actually have the items in the shooting bag, the shooting is real). The items in your lists are the only items that may be used on your woodswalk. Plan carefully, think ahead.
Include your mailing address in the PT so I can send you your packet in the mail.
The woodswalk may be shot with any traditional(sidelock) , open-sighted (no peeps) muzzleloading firearm , or revolver of a design produced before 1865.
The station packets will NOT be opened until you begin the shoot. The envelopes will then be opened for each station sequentially.
All shooting is to be done "from the bag". This means if it is not on your person it cannot be used. No range-rods or shooting boxes. Gun, shooting bag, horn, haversack ONLY.
You will need to fire ten shots to complete the match, if you make it that far. :haha:
Once you begin shooting, the entire match must be finished the same day regardless of weather, gun failures, etc. If you are forced to stop shooting the match is over for you. Tally your score up to that point.
This is an individual competition. If shooting in a group, each individual is responsible for his own equipment and targets. NO sharing or helping.
Each station will have specific instructions for placing targets, loading, shooting etc. Do not load until after reading the instructions for each station.
There will be scoring instructions for each station. You may score positive points, minus points or zero points at each station.
If you are told to discard an item it is lost to you until the end of the match or until further instruction stating otherwise.
If you incur a penalty it will be in effect until instructed otherwise.
Do not read anything into the instructions. Just follow them as written.
Read the instructions for each station twice(or more) if necessary to make sure you understand them completely.
You may shoot the match at any time between now and April 15th. You must report your scores and return your targets and score sheets to me by April 30th. Targets received after April 30th 2011 will be disqualified.
The match is designed to eliminate you from competition. It seeks to depict the harsh reality of life in the wilderness for a man on his "own hook".
If or when :haha: you are eliminated, tally your score up to that point ONLY! Make note of when you are eliminated. You may continue to finish the shoot just for fun but the scores will not be added to your tally.
In addition to the packet you will receive by mail, you must supply the following items for yourself.
Target List;
1. Roll of strong tape. Duct, packing, masking, etc.
2. Two dowel rods suitable for a target stand. You will stick them in the ground and attach a string to the tops. Several of the targets will be taped to the string.
3. String.
4. One 20oz soda bottle full of water.
5. One empty 2-liter soda bottle.
6. One wooden toothpick.
7. A pen or pencil for score-keeping.
8. Two uncooked, uncracked eggs.
9. A place to shoot up to 50 yards.
These items may ONLY be used as instructed. They are not to be used for any other purpose.
I bid thee a safe journey. :hatsoff:
Return targets by April 30th to;
Jim Green
P.O. Box 22
Pekin, IL 61555-0022
Rule addition in red to include revolvers.
