Herb Erickson

Here is a write-up on Herb in the Lac La Biche Post!

Herb Erickson

We feel that Herb has dedicated a lifetime of hard work to the sport of archery. Herb was born and raised in the community of Rich Lake, Alberta and he still lives there today. He received his first handmade bow when he was 8yrs old from the local natives.

He started shooting competitively at his first Provincial shoot  in 1949 and has attended every one since. In March, he is planning to attend his 62nd Provincial shoot. In his lifetime, he has attended many other shoots throughout Canada (every province accept Newfoundland) and has won many awards for his efforts. Over the years, he has also used his archery skills and other talents to entertain people both young and old. He even took his bow overseas while in the army to entertain the troops. He is known for his trick shots, axe throwing, rope tricks, card tricks and storytelling. As an example, he used to shoot three balloons one at a time with each one blown up inside the other. He has been featured on the CBC show “On the Road Again” for his many talents.

At 95yrs old, Herb still shoots daily. He is also still active in our club. He comes out to our local shoots and many times starts the competition with the opening shot. He entertains as well, not only with his tricks, but also with stories of his experiences in archery.

He has demonstrated a lifetime of dedication to the sport of archery and provides a great opportunity for our youth to learn about archery’s heritage. In 2008, The Lakeland Archers dedicated their outdoor range to Herb.

These are some of Herb’s accomplishments

• Herb has taken countless provincial awards
• Herb has attended National shoots from 1949-1973
• Herb has shot against Americans in Canada, but has never competed outside of Canada