Discover the World of Archery
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Youth archery is a sport that is inclusive and adaptable. Youth of all athletic stages, as well as physical and cognitive abilities may find joy in participating in an archery program. Archery is both an individual and team sport. Youth archers participate recreationally or compete nationally and internationally!
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3D Archery
3-D archery gets its name from the three-dimensional animal targets used for scoring. 3-D ranges are generally in the woods and give the archer interesting angles and obstacles to overcome while making their shot. 3-D archery simulates bowhunting, though imaginary and extinct creatures, such as Velociraptor or Sasquatch, may be used as targets creating great excitement!
Field Archery
Field archery is shot on a natural terrain course at distances between 10 feet and 80 yards generally at yellow and black or white and black circular targets. The distance shot may be known or unknown. Targets may be of varying sizes, heights, and angles (uphill or downhill).
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Target archery is shot at stationary circular targets set at a specific known distance on a level archery range. Target faces styles are generally used: (1) yellow, red, blue, black, and white scoring rings as well as (2) blue and white scoring rings. Target archery may be shot indoor or outdoor.
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Bowhunting
Bowhunting is the act of taking wild game using a bow and arrow. It is a form of archery that is a for of conservation and wildlife management, provides healthy meat for the table, and is recreational.
Bowfishing
Bowfishing is a style of fishing that uses a specialized low-poundage bow and arrow for shooting and retrieving fish. This type of bow has a reel mounted to it making it unlike any other type of archery. Bowfishing is done in both fresh and saltwater. Water refraction distorts where you see the fish versus where the fish is creating a unique shot-making challenge.