Terrance Parker liked the skunk the best.
The six-year-old also saw dinosaurs, bears, lions, beavers, cheetahs, bison and moose along the way during the first round of the annual Silvertip Archers outdoor 3-D shoot on the weekend.
The animals were among 20 life-like styrofoam targets along the five-kilometre course as archers aimed at a total of 80 targets in four rounds of shooting on the club's outdoor range.
Parker competed in the peewee class, the youngest division (for those ages seven and younger) as he tagged along with his grandfather Mark, a long-time bow hunter and competitor in the 3-D shoot.
It was Parker's first time participating in the event and he received some helpful advice from his grandpa.
"I just told him to have fun, and stay warm and dry," said Mark, after Saturday's wet and soggy first round. "We used to do this with our kids for 10 years. They change it up (the course) every year and this year it's a little bit more friendly. They challenge you with all the targets and some are in shaded areas."
Competing in groups of four, the Parkers were accompanied by their friends Tina Manuel and Andy Slusarenko. Manuel only picked up a compound bow three weeks ago and managed to practice the form on Slusarenko's property.
Being a rookie didn't seem to affect her on the 3-D range in the first round Saturday morning. She found success right away.
"I got the first shot on the first target for a perfect score," she said. "It was a small brown bear that was 45 yards away so it was a long shot. I'm excited about it all now. I had no clue what to expect before."
The team said judging the distance is the hardest part, but it's also the camaraderie of taking a walk through the woods together that continues to attract them to the event.
"It's getting out in the woods and in the fresh air," said Slusarenko. "I grew up in Powell River and this is like being a kid again."
About 100 archers participated in the two-day shoot.
Tickets are available until today for the Night Out with the Kuenzl's fundraiser, Friday night at the Hart Community Centre.
The Kuenzl family has had long-time involvement with the Silvertip Archers.
Doug Kuenzl was diagnosed with terminal neuroendocrine cancer in March and since then, the club, family and friends have rallied to support his family - which includes wife Miranda and 16-year-old daughter Shadae - with a variety of fundraisers.
Friday night's fundraiser includes a dinner, dance, 50-50 draw and silent auction. Doors open at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $40 each.
Proceeds from the event go to the family for future medical and educational costs.
For tickets, call Sammi at 250-301-4796 or visit the Night Out with the Kuenzl's Facebook page for more information.
