Name: Linda Davies (Wagner)
WOMEN IN ARCHERY Q&A
How did you start in Archery?
At high school for a sport
How Many Years Have You Been Involved In Archery?
I have been involved on and off for about 14 years. It was tough when I had my children. I did pick up shooting gain with both boys when my youngest was three. He needed to be carried around a lot of rangers. My first shoot back after a few years ago was a 3D shoot at Moonan Flat- I found out after driving to the shoot … its not flat! I carried each child to each target as it was sooo muddy and slippery… exhausting!
Who’s Your Local Club?
I move between a few clubs both in Taree and Kempsey to shoot 3DAAA and ABA
What Type of Archery Do You Shoot?
3DAAA is my favourite, but I do IFAA and ABA if the weekends match
Do You Hunt?
No.
Favourite Archery Memory?
I have a few…
Winning the top ten shoot out at 3DAAA nationals a fair few years ago now … I beat the guys!!! And they all kneeled down to me on stage at the presentation.
Shooting at National 3DAAA about 3 or 4 years ago and having to carry two very exhausted little boys to each target… the rangers were very long…. we were the last group in on the Sunday, and the organisers came looking for us 😊
I have shot with some fantastic archers over the years, and each memory of these groups are all favourites. There are way too many to name, but thanks to all those that have shot with me over the years !!! And those poor unfortunate souls who have shot with me and my kids in recent years…. especially my now-husband Troy!
Terry Sheather turning up with food at 3D AAA nationals on the range, while I was shooting with the amazing Top FBO ladies.
What About Archery Appeals To You?
It is always a challenge to shoot where you are aiming and hit that spot. Shooting with my kids…. even when they snuggle my legs at full draw…..or touch my quiver (to get lollies) 😊
Are Any Family Members Involved In Archery?
My Husband Troy and both my children Kasey and Braiden.
First and Current Bow?
A blue kids PSE.
I have 3 at the moment:
My Mathews prestige 40 pound 27 inch . Pink Axcel sight, ultra view scope, Gold tip ultra light pro arrows, Easton X ten stabiliser, carter fits me release aid, Aussie Pro custom pink and gold strings.
Mathews Halon 60 pound ( set at 51) Pink Axcel sight, ultra view scope, victory 3DHV arrows, Easton X ten stabiliser, carter fits me release aid, Aussie Pro custom pink and black strings.
I just started to set up a Mybo edge 50 pound in violet , Davies sight, titian scope, Gold tip ultra light pro arrows, Easton x ten stabiliser, mybo horizon launcher, carter fits me release aid. Pink and purple custom strings by Aussie Pro strings
What Are Some of Your Great Achievements In Or Outside of Archery?
Winner of top ten national 3DAAA
State tiles for NSW and QLD over the years
National placings and rankings over the years
World IFAA ,National IFAA placings,National ABA placings
Outside Archery –
My exceptional children – Kasey and Braiden …. and another on the way
National paint horse titles ,Australian Paint horse team
World Placing 8th (placings to 10th) Barrel racing at world Paint horse championships.
Do You Have Any Sponsors?
Aussie Pro strings.
