Discover Archery
Archery offers a wonderful opportunity to spend time with friends and family while participating in a sport that is both ancient and constantly evolving.
Whether you are shooting archery for recreation or to hone your skills for world-class competitions, archery offers something for everyone!
Target Archery
Target archers shoot at circular targets which are fixed at specific marked distances…
Field Archery
Some think of field archery as a blend between bows, arrows, and golf. This is likely because…
3D Archery
A subset of field archery, 3D archery is characterized by its use of life-size three-dimensional…
Traditional Archery
Whether you are fascinated with history, entranced by the legend of Robin Hood, or simply…
Bowhunting
Bowhunting consists of harvesting game animals using a bow and arrow. It is the oldest style of…
What You Need to know
In any sport, rules can give you a frame of reference, provide fairness for all competitors, and…
Basic Safety
No matter what kind of archery you shoot, there are some basic safety principles that…
Shooting with a Whistle System
Archers often shoot according to a whistle system because it is consistent and works well, even…
Advanced Rules for Target Archery
Rules make competition easy and fair for every archer. Knowing the…
How Do WA Targets Work?
Targets are one of the most distinctive and important parts of archery. Many archers…
Scoring Arrows at Target Archery Tournaments
During a tournament sanctioned by the WA or World Archery Federation, each archer…
Equipment Prep for Equipment Inspection
Judges have another important job at every tournament. Before shooting begins, they…
Dress Code for Target Archery Events
USA Archery asks that during competitions, all archers do their best to present themselves…
Role of the Judges
Judges and tournament officials want to keep the tournament running smoothly so…
Protests, Appeals & Complaints
If you ever feel that an archer might be taking an unfair advantage that could result in…
What Kind of Bow Should I Shoot?
Different types of archery need different styles of bows. Each type or style of archery has a…
What Is Eye Dominance?
Most people have a visual preference for one eye or the other, often without even realizing it…
Measuring Your Draw Length
Draw length is important no matter what kind of bow you shoot. It determines the length and…
The Recurve Bow
You can identify the recurve bow by the curved tips at either end of the bow, which increases the…
The Compound Bow
You can identify the compound bow by the multiple strings and the system of pulleys at either…