Fort Riley will host its fourth annual Bow Slinger 3-D archery tournament Aug. 20, and it’s open to the public. The course features 30 three-dimensional targets, including “Bigfoot of the Flint Hills.” Archers of all ages are invited to compete. There will not be a separate category for youth.
Registration is open at https://riley.armymwr.com/. Competitors can also sign up at Fort Riley’s Outdoor Adventure Park, 5202 Normandy Drive. The cost ranges from $45 to $55, depending on the category. Several categories are available. The top shooters in each category will win cash prizes. Archers must bring their own equipment. The deadline to register is Aug. 18.
The Bow Slinger tournament will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with check-in beginning at 7 a.m. and a mandatory shooter’s meeting at 8:30 a.m. Food will also be available for purchase starting at 11 a.m.
Archers without a Department of Defense ID card can get a day pass at the Visitor Control Center near Henry Gate and Marshall Army Airfield, off I-70, exit 301, or apply for a pass in advance online at home.army.mil/riley on the accessing Fort Riley page. The Visitor Control Center is open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends.
For more information about Fort Riley’s one-of-a-kind archery tournament, call 785-239-5412.