Question 1

What should I wear and bring?

Accepted Answer

Closed-toed shoes.
Comfortable, non-restrictive clothing (I.e. t-shirt, jeans, leggings, shorts, athletic apparel, etc).
Hats (optional): ball caps okay, no wide brims off to the side of the head.
No dangling items around the neck (necklaces, pull ties, lanyards, etc)
Long hair must be tied back.
Sunscreen
Water bottle.  It can get hot on the range!
Lunch or a snack if you are attending more than one session in a day
Every participant must bring a signed waiver to their first archery session, which will be kept on file for any future sessions.

Question 2

What are the rules for the location?

Accepted Answer

Nestldown is a working horse ranch with several different kinds of animals on site.  Therefore we must respect the safety and independence of all animals and workers at the ranch.  Archery participants and spectators are required to stay within the immediate area of the range (unless needing the port-a-potties) and are not allowed to interact with any animals that may be nearby or in the barn.  If you are interested in interacting with the animals, you may contact Nestledown to see the opportunities they offer.

Question 3

Why are sessions only available for those aged 10 and up?

Accepted Answer

The bows we currently use are Genesis compound bows, which tend to be too heavy for those under 10 years old.  If there is enough interest in having an "under 10" session, I will consider getting lighter recurve bows that work better for that age group.  Please contact the range master if you are interested in having such a session.

Question 4

Can I attend an open shoot session if I have not taken an instructional session?

Accepted Answer

If you are under 18 years old, you must take an instructional session before "qualifying" to take part in an open shoot session.
 
It is highly recommended that adults 18 and over take part in an instructional session first if they are not already experienced archers.  However, experienced adult archers are welcome to attend open shoots without prior instruction from the range master, with a brief safety and procedure review done before shooting commences.

Question 5

Can I sign up for an open shoot session on the same day I have an instructional session?

Accepted Answer

Yes!  As long as the instructional session comes first, you can come back for an open shoot session later that day.  Archery is more tiring than it looks, so I schedule 30 minute breaks between sessions in case you want to schedule instructional and open shoot sessions back to back to give you time to rest, recharge and hydrate!

Question 6

What should I do if I want to use range gear for an open shoot session?

Accepted Answer

Choose the "range equipment rental" option ($25) to use range bows and/or arrows when booking an open shoot session.  Use of range arm guards and finger tabs are free and provided upon request.

Question 7

Can I use my own gear during an open shoot?

Accepted Answer

Yes!  Just choose the "Using personal gear" option ($18) when booking an open shoot session.  Personal bows and arrows must be inspected and approved by the range master prior to use on the range.
No crossbows allowed on the range without prior approval from the range master.
All personal arrows must be target shooting arrows only. No hunting arrows allowed on the range.
Range arm guards and finger tabs are free to use upon request.

Question 8

Can I schedule a group session for my Girl Scout, Boy Scout, mom group, parent/child, whole family, etc.?"

Accepted Answer

Yes!  I am a Girl Scout mom and most of my teaching experience is with such groups.  Please contact the Range Master and we can schedule based on the size of your group.  Groups of 8 or less can schedule a typical 1 hour session ($60/participant).  Groups between 8-16 people will require a 2 hour session ($90/participant).

Question 9

What is the distance from the firing line to the targets?

Accepted Answer

All lessons are taught on a standard 30’ range.  Any requests for longer range shooting must be made to the rangemaster ahead of time and a special session can be scheduled.

Question 10

What is the refund policy?

Accepted Answer

If a session needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather, the range master will contact you at least one day prior to the session and a full refund will be given. 
 
If you need to cancel a session, please do so no later than 24 hours before the session to receive a refund.

Question 11

What if I (or my group) would like to take an instructional session, but can't make a session on the booking calendar?

Accepted Answer

If you cannot make any sessions currently offered, contact the Range Master and we can try to schedule another day and time based on availability.

Question 12

I'm getting bored with just shooting at paper archery targets.  Can you make an open shoot session more interesting?

Accepted Answer

Yes!  I have used various fruits, balloons and moving objects as targets before.  How about a game of archery tic-tac-toe or battleship?  If you want to spice up your target shooting experience, just let me know!

Question 13

Is there a bathroom available on the site?

Accepted Answer

There are port-a-potties near the barn that you can utilize.

Santa Cruz Mountain
Archery

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear and bring?

What are the rules for the location?

Why are sessions only available for those aged 10 and up?

Can I attend an open shoot session if I have not taken an instructional session?

Can I sign up for an open shoot session on the same day I have an instructional session?

What should I do if I want to use range gear for an open shoot session?

Can I use my own gear during an open shoot?

Can I schedule a group session for my Girl Scout, Boy Scout, mom group, parent/child, whole family, etc.?"

What is the distance from the firing line to the targets?

What is the refund policy?

What if I (or my group) would like to take an instructional session, but can't make a session on the booking calendar?

I'm getting bored with just shooting at paper archery targets. Can you make an open shoot session more interesting?

Is there a bathroom available on the site?

Santa Cruz Mountain Archery

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear and bring?

What are the rules for the location?

Why are sessions only available for those aged 10 and up?

Can I attend an open shoot session if I have not taken an instructional session?

Can I sign up for an open shoot session on the same day I have an instructional session?

What should I do if I want to use range gear for an open shoot session?

Can I use my own gear during an open shoot?

Can I schedule a group session for my Girl Scout, Boy Scout, mom group, parent/child, whole family, etc.?"

What is the distance from the firing line to the targets?

What is the refund policy?

What if I (or my group) would like to take an instructional session, but can't make a session on the booking calendar?

I'm getting bored with just shooting at paper archery targets. Can you make an open shoot session more interesting?

Is there a bathroom available on the site?

Santa Cruz Mountain
Archery