About
The BMAC Quiver Shiver is a thrilling outdoor winter archery competition designed to test bow hunters’ endurance and skills in extreme conditions. Inspired by the unpredictable challenges of late-season hunting, the competition adapts to real winter conditions, with course details finalized just weeks before based on snow depth, temperatures, and ice. Participants should approach the event like an out-of-state DIY hunt—expect the unexpected!
The event features three dynamic stages:
The SNOW Beast Course, a rugged 2-3 mile course with archery challenges
The Pursuit Course, a short, intense strength and shooting test
The Harvest Course, a realistic 3D archery scenario challenge
Whether facing bitter cold or unpredictable terrain, competitors will push their limits in this one-of-a-kind winter archery experience.
When & Where
February 21, 2026
Tyrol Basin
3487 Bohn Road
Mt Horeb, WI 53572
What To Expect
2026 marks year 4 of the BMAC Quiver Shiver. As bow hunters here in the upper midwest we are very aware that we can be hunting in some pretty chilly weather come the rut and late season so why not have an outdoor competition in the dead of winter to mimic those conditions and test our abilities!
The exact details of the event are still to be determined and may not be fully known until a week or two leading up to the event since snow depth, temps, ice, etc will all play a role in the design of the competition. If the temps are forecasted to be bitterly cold (sub zero) the event will be designed to be a lap course where all competitors are active and moving at the same time. If the weather allows we will have a multistage event. When signing up for this event have the mind set of an out of state DIY hunt that you have not had the opportunity to scout as you can plan all you want and try to figure out each and every detail but you just won't know what to expect until you get boots on the ground!
STAGES
The SNOW Beast Course
This course will start and finish near the snow tubing area and will cover the "haunted" trail that climbs the back side of the hill, some of the trails on top of the hill along with the ravine below the tubing area and the savanna which will be known as the tundra for this event. Expect a mass start with a course that is around 2-3 miles in length. Competitors will also have their archery skills tested on this course with target scenarios. Competitors will need to carry a minimum of 2 arrows.
The Pursuit Course
Expect a short, intense course! This will include a sled drag and farmer carry along with four shots. This stage will be run in heats with each competitor completing the stage one time
Harvest Course
There will be between five and ten targets 3D course. Each target will represent a scenario you may encounter while hunting such as having to shoot kneeling, a quick follow up shot, a long hold, etc. Expect ranges no further than 50 yards with most targets scenarios allowing a range finder.
Please Note: The weather and current conditions may influence the layout of the event.
Scoring
Each of the three stages is worth 100 points.
Beast and Pursuit Course:
1st place = 100pts
2nd place = 95pts
3rd place = 90pts
4th place = 85pts
5th< = 84, 83, 82, etc.
Arrows for the Beast and Pursuit Course:
Heart = 10pts
Lung = 6pts
Miss = 0pts
Body = -10
*If temps are dangerously cold we will combine these two stages into one at which point this stage will be valued at 200 points.
Harvest Course:
10 targets with each target scoring 10, 6, 0, -10 for the heart, lung, miss, body.
*If temps are dangerously could we will have five targets scored as 20, 12, 0, -20.
Equipment
You must use the same archery equipment and backpack for every stage. You are allowed to cary optics at all times. Arrows must be carried in a quiver on your bow or in your pack. NO hip quivers allowed. Competitors are responsible for their own backpack weight. You must have at least 4 arrows. NO BROADHEADS
An email will go our a few days before the event with recommendations for footwear(cleats, snow shoes, etc)
Highly recommend dressing in multiple layers to control your sweat levels and to stay warm between stages.
Divisions
Men - 25lb total pack weight
Women - 20lb total pack weight
Each competitor is responsible for your own pack and weight. Total weight includes the pack and whatever you have in it. Bow does not count towards pack weight.
Categories
Men's Open - Age under 45
Men's Master - 45 and over
Women's - All Ages
Awards
Top 3 in each category will be awarded!
Order of Events
Saturday
8am - Check In/Registration
8:30am - Competitor Meeting
9am - Event Start
Expect to be finished between 3-4pm
Bring the family as Tyrol Basin Ski Resort and Tubing Hill will be open for business.
If they mention that you are competing in the Quiver Shiver they will receive $10 off their tubing ticket day of!!
The tavern will be open serving food and beverages as well as the Tubing Hill Building.
We typically hang out in the tubing hill building afterwards if you are able to stick around.
Registration Fee:
$95 Early Bird, December 13-20
$105 Regular, December 21-February 8
$115 Procrastinator, February 9-18
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers will earn a free day pass to our other events. Contact Brian.