Darrius Richards takes aim at the 3D target in the distance.
Youth archers ages three and up participated in a two-day archery challenge sponsored by the Southern Ute Police Department at Lake Capote Aug. 1-2.
Left to Right: Alejandrea France, Avory France, Gabe Pinnecoose, Don Folsom, Ocean Hunter, Logan France, Alonso Dominquez, John Oberly III, Namichen Oberly, Darrius Richards, Joe Howell, Tauri Raines, Zachary Raines, Ray Coriz and Malachi Coriz.
Long distance shoot Sunday, Aug. 2.
Saturday night consisted of a nighttime coon shoot.
The youngest archer competing this weekend, three-year-old Joe Howell, managed to hit the moving target, with help from mom, Shiri Howell.
Tribal member Namichen Oberly aims at her target as Community Resource Officer, Don Folsom looks on.
Namichen Oberly, Tauri Raines, Don Folsom, John Oberly III, and Darrius Richards pose in front of a 3D elk target.
Youth archers take aim for the long-distance shoot.
Joe Howell and John Oberly III smile for a photo after receiving their medals following Sunday’s shoot.
Second-place winner for the female Sr. Youth Category Namichen Oberly (Middle) and first-place winner Alejandrea France pose for photo with Don Folsom.
Gabe Pinnecoose (Right) took first place in the youth category with an overall score of 125 followed by Ocean Hunter with an 89 and Alonzo Dominguez 65.
Photo Credit: Sacha Smith | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Courtesy Nancy Folsom
Photo Credit: Courtesy Nancy Folsom
Photo Credit: Courtesy Nancy Folsom
Photo Credit: Sacha Smith | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Sacha Smith | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Sacha Smith | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Sacha Smith | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Sacha Smith | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Sacha Smith | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Sacha Smith | The Southern Ute Drum