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December 2008 / January 2009 Vol. 28 • No. 6 © 2008 NFAA®
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TIPS, TRICKS AND PICS • D.A. SIELOFF
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2009 TOURNAMENT DATES AND LOCATIONS THE SHORT LIVES OF PRO BAREBOW AND PRO BOWHUNTER • PAUL DAVISON
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PERSUING THE PERFECT SIGHT PICTURE • BERNIE PELLERITE OVERCOME OBSTACLES AND BECOME A BETTER ARCHER • TERRY WUNDERLE ARCHERY HUNTING OPENING DAY • AMBER CHRISTENSEN
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COVER STORY New NFAA Headquarters in Yankton, SD. tournament information and registration forms
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10 from the president’s desk by bruce cull 23 world archery festival info and registration form 26 easton sports development foundation II and nfaa joint scholarship program 35 section & state association news 43 nfaa council & board of directors contact list
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