Archery Basics

Archery Field for Competition with multiple targets

Differences Between Field, Target, and 3D Archery

Archery is archery right? I mean you shoot an arrow from a stick with a string on it. Whoa, not so fast. It’s surprising to some people just how many different types of archery there are. There are 3 common types of archery for both ...

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Is Archery a Good Hobby? 7 Reasons to Get Started

Most people have been exposed to archery in one way or another. Maybe they saw it on TV, or tried it in school, or have a friend that does archery. Whatever the case may be, not everyone is sure that archery is for them. Is ...

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Leaving Archery Targets Outside: Which type is best?

There are a number of different types of archery targets you can use. If you’re like me and have the option to shoot in your back yard then you may be wondering about leaving your archery target out in the weather, and which type will ...

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Best Archery Distance for Beginners? (Getting Started)

You might be just getting started with archery, or perhaps you’re still researching before you actually do start and you’re wondering what’s the best distance to stand from the target. There are some factors to consider such as your age (youth or adult) and the ...

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Should you Shoot a Bow with both eyes open?

Whether you’re brand new to archery or you’re a seasoned shooter, you might be confused about whether you should be shooting a bow with both of your eyes open or not. I started shooting when I was 12 years old and it wasn’t until a ...

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Best Compound Bow for Female Beginners

While there are plenty of female archers and bow hunters, it’s still a sport that can seem dominated by testosterone. Because of this it’s not always clear the best place for a beginning female archer to start. When I was researching bows for my daughter ...

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Is Archery good exercise? Does it Build Muscle?

The short answer is yes it’s great exercise, and yes it will build muscle. But I know the short answer doesn’t satisfy most people so I’ll embellish for you. First, know that there are a variety of ways to enjoy archery and each will give ...

11 Things to bring to a 3D Archery Shoot

3D Archery shoots are a ton of fun and I’ve spent countless weekends attending them over the years. However, the fun can be short lived if you aren’t prepared so I’ve created a little list of things (in no particular order) that I think you ...

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How to Learn Archery at Home: A Beginner’s Guide

Archery is as old as time, well….almost. If you’re here then you’ve probably taken an interest in joining the wonderful world of bows and arrows. Whether you were inspired by hunger games, or Hawkeye of the Avengers, or by a friend or relative, this guide ...