More than 100 participated in state bowhunting tourney

The International Bowhunting Organization Missouri State Championship 3-D bowshoot took place Saturday and Sunday at Four Corners Archery near Marquand.

Shooters took aim at 30 three-dimensional targets -- animals such as deer, turkey, wild boar -- placed on a course through the woods.

The event drew 103 shooters, including 40 competing for the state championship and 63 for the club competition.

Participants competed in 30 classes based on age, gender and type of equipment.

Winners in the various classifications:

Male Bowhunter Open -- 1, Richard Statler, 296; 2, Chris Larkins, 283; 3, Garry Gowin, 278.

Male Bowhunter Release -- 1, Matt Rottler, 274; Robert Statler, 256; 3, Chris Holloway 253.

Male Bowhunter Fingers -- 1, Ted Denkins, 269.

Male Seniors -- 1, David Wills, 237.

Hunter Class -- 1, Sam Tripp, 300; 2, Josh Gresham, 296; 3, Curtis Rouse, 287.

Hunter Fingers -- 1, Glenn Ryman, 240.

Female Hunter Class -- 1, Donna Holloway, 224.

Advanced Hunter Class -- 1, Paul Schorr 243.

Traditional -- 1, Robert Larkin, 257; 2, Mark Reynolds, 239; 3, Dale Walker, 222.

Youth Male Release (ages 13-14) -- 1, Alex Hunt, 296.

Youth Male Release (ages 15-17) -- 1, Drew Johnson, 230.

Youth Traditional (ages 9-17) -- 1, Zach Reynolds, 215; 2, Cody Reynolds, 100.

Cub (ages 9-12) -- 1, Brett Rawson, 149.